Learn how to start selling and promoting services on our government e-commerce platforms. While selling physical products has long been a staple, the addition of services opens the doors to a whole new category, enriching the marketplace and providing our government buyers with even more options. In this blog, we explain the process of selling services on our government e-commerce platforms, highlighting the steps vendors need to take to tap into this burgeoning opportunity and cater to the diverse needs of our government buyers.

Why Is It Important To Start Selling Services In 2024?

Expanding the catalog on our government e-commerce platforms to include services alongside products is not just a strategic move; it's a necessity in today's dynamic government procurement landscape. Recent data indicates a significant shift towards service-based transactions, with a substantial portion of government spending allocated to service contracts. This underscores the growing demand for service solutions to address diverse government needs, ranging from consultancy and IT services to maintenance and support contracts. By embracing the promotion and sale of services, we not only adapt to current market trends but also position ourselves as a comprehensive solution provider capable of meeting the multifaceted requirements of government agencies.

A Short Guide To Start Selling Services 

1. Log in to your account using your username and password.
2. Go to "Products" from the menu on the left side of the screen.
3. Click on the "Add product" button.
4. Fill in the details of the service you wish to add.
5. In the "Shipping" section, uncheck the box that says "This is a physical product."
6. In the "Product Type" section found within the "Product Organization" section, it clarifies that it is a "Service."
7. Click on the "Save" button to save the changes made. 
8. That’s it! Now you can offer your services on our government e-commerce platforms!

Most e-commerce platforms and online marketplaces have transitioned into the era of selling and promoting services. Now, it's also possible for our vendors! Governments are big consumers of services, so we're excited to now offer them the opportunity to procure them through our government e-commerce platforms.

This blog was written by Gisela Montes, GovTech Community Lead at Glass.