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SALES TRAINING
PLANNING
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Government Selling Solutions
(GSS) is a sales training and
consulting firm aimed at helping
companies grow and succeed in
government markets.
With expertise in government
contracts, the grants process, and
the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA), GSS
helps enterprises align their sales
and marketing approaches with
local, state, federal and education
contract opportunities.
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106 Gillette Drive Government Selling Solutions
Franklin, TN 37069 A division of Galain Solutions, Inc.
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www.govsellingsolutions.com
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