{"id":1641,"date":"2022-02-25T19:14:14","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T19:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/?page_id=1641"},"modified":"2023-07-06T15:30:14","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T15:30:14","slug":"business-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/business-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:500px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-nv-light-bg-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-344\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/banner12.jpg\" style=\"object-position:52% 100%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"52% 100%\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-site-bg-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-link-color-color\">Business Support<\/mark><\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Get the Help You&#8217;re Looking For Through Every Step of the Bidding Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Here you can find articles and videos to help guide you through many aspects of DemandStar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#research-and-planning\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-text-color-color\"><strong>Research &amp; Planning<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#preparing-the-bid\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-text-color-color\"><strong>Preparing The Bid<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#submitting-the-bid\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-text-color-color\"><strong>Submitting The Bid<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#getting-the-contract\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-text-color-color\"><strong>Receiving The Bid Award<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#account-management\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-text-color-color\"><strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/a><strong><a href=\"#account-management\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-text-color-color\"><strong>Account Management<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hel<strong>p us help you! <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s an article or video that you\u2019d like to see, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:support@demandstar.com\">support@demandstar.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><form role=\"search\" method=\"get\" action=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/\" class=\"wp-block-search__button-inside wp-block-search__icon-button wp-block-search\"    ><label class=\"wp-block-search__label\" for=\"wp-block-search__input-1\" >Search<\/label><div class=\"wp-block-search__inside-wrapper\"  style=\"width: 100%\"><input class=\"wp-block-search__input\" id=\"wp-block-search__input-1\" placeholder=\"\" value=\"\" type=\"search\" name=\"s\" required \/><button aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"wp-block-search__button has-icon wp-element-button\" type=\"submit\" ><svg class=\"search-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M13 5c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6 0 1.4.5 2.7 1.3 3.7l-3.8 3.8 1.1 1.1 3.8-3.8c1 .8 2.3 1.3 3.7 1.3 3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6S16.3 5 13 5zm0 10.5c-2.5 0-4.5-2-4.5-4.5s2-4.5 4.5-4.5 4.5 2 4.5 4.5-2 4.5-4.5 4.5z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/form>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"research-and-planning\">Research &amp; Planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Learn how to register and search for previously awarded bids on DemandStar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Viewing awarded bids can help you craft a more competitive proposal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/blogs\/benefits-digital-bidding-network\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#3395a4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Connect to&nbsp;Government Procurement Divisions in Your Area<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/exploring-the-bid-details-page\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-link-hover-color-color\">Exploring the Bid Details Page<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/blogs\/benefits-demandstar-procurement-network\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"color:#3395a4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Benefits of the DemandStar Network<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/blogs\/successfully-use-procurement-network\/\"><span style=\"color:#3395a4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">How to Successfully Use a Procurement Network<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/agency-support\/supplier-bid-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"461\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/searchforbids.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/searchforbids.jpg 461w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/searchforbids-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/supplier-support\/how-to-register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/register.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/register.jpg 460w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/register-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/agency-support\/supplier-add-commodity-codes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/usecommodity.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/usecommodity.jpg 460w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/usecommodity-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preparing-the-bid\">Preparing The Bid<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/supplier-support\/ten-tips\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"492\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-2-edited-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-2-edited-1.png 492w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-2-edited-1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Read our top 10 tips for winning government work!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/supplier-support\/ten-tips\/\">Read the rest here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>New to government bidding, or just want to improve? Here are a few tips and tricks we&#8217;ve seen from the winning bids on DemandStar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/supplier-support\/sample-of-winning-proposal\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#3395a4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sample of a Winning Proposal<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/blogs\/never-do-this-when-answering-rfp\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"color:#3395a4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Never Do This When Answering an RFP<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/supplier-support\/ten-tips\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-link-hover-color-color\">Top 10 Tips For Winning Bids<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0071a1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/blogs\/8a-business-development-program\/\"><span style=\"color:#3395a4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Benefits of 8(a) Business Development Program<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"submitting-the-bid\">Submitting The Bid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Electronic Bidding (eBidding) is an easy way for agencies to evaluate proposals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit your bid response in minutes through your DemandStar account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/faq\/winning-government-bid-template\/\"><span style=\"color:#3395a4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Template for a Winning Government Bid<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/blogs\/tips-for-writing-successful-ebid\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#3395a4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Three Steps to Filling a Winning eBid<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/how-to-respond-to-a-quote\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-link-hover-color-color\">Responding to a Quote<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/blogs\/get-government-work-from-strong-previous-work\/\"><span style=\"color:#3395a4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Get New Government Work by Demonstrating Old Government Work<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/supplier-support\/how-to-submit-a-free-and-fast-ebid-response\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"462\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/submitafreebid.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/submitafreebid.jpg 462w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/submitafreebid-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/supplier-support\/adding-self-declarations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"461\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/selfdeclarations.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/selfdeclarations.jpg 461w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/selfdeclarations-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/supplier-support\/troubleshooting-ebidding-suppliers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"458\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Troubleshooting.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Troubleshooting.jpg 458w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Troubleshooting-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"getting-the-contract\">Receiving the Bid Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Once you&#8217;re awarded a bid, you will receive an email notification from the agency, including any next steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DemandStar provides you with simple tools that enable you and the agency to manage, send, and receive documents from each other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/supplier-support\/sending-and-receiving-documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/winning.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/winning.jpg 470w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/winning-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"account-management\">Account Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Learn how to manage your account and change settings or users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/how-to-apply-to-certifications\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#3395a4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">How to Apply to Certifications<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandstar.com\/app\/passwordrecovery\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-link-hover-color-color\">Reset your Password<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/your-first-30-days-with-demandstar\/how-to-upgrade-your-subscription\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"457\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/upgrade.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/upgrade.jpg 457w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/upgrade-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/agency-support\/adding-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Addusers-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Addusers-1.jpg 460w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Addusers-1-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#1f6a85\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-text-dark-bg-color has-text-color\">Can&#8217;t find the answer you&#8217;re looking for? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-text-dark-bg-color has-text-color\">Email us: support@demandstar.com <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/\">DemandStar 2022<\/a>.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/terms-of-use\/\">Terms of Use<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get the Help You&#8217;re Looking For Through Every Step of the Bidding Process Here you can find articles and videos to 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