Mid Level
Previous experience as a CDS suppliers delivery employee or have previous USPS delivery experience, these steps will help you most with your self training.
These Steps Will Help Guide You Through Your Self Training
1. Intro to CDS
CDS Supplier Responsibilities
CDS Supplier Requirements
How to Become a Supplier
2. Small Business Association
The U.S. Small Business Association provides valuable information and steps to take in starting and maintaining a successful CDS business.
3. Internal Revenue Service
Is your company bookkeeping set up correctly in paying local, state and federal taxes? Is your company and employees classified correctly?
4. Department of Labor
Do you know and understand the Service Contract Act and the DoL WD prevailing wage requirements set for CDS contracting and the consequences CDS suppliers face for failure to comply?
5. Contract Delivery Service
Do you really know what the CDS office role and function is in CDS contracting?
6. Postal Operations
Do you know what the Postal Operations office role and function is in CDS contracting?
7. Handbooks & Manuals
Check out our currently used and our archives of discontinued handbooks and manuals. Information in such manuals are strictly to be used for self education.
8. Forms & Templates
Tired of not having access to the correct form, the instructions to complete the form and then waiting for a delayed response or payment?
Advance to the Next Level
Now that you understand what is required of you as a business owner and USPS Supplier, you are ready to advance to the next level Advanced Level. These personalized guide steps are best to get your business in order and make sure you are running it in the best possible way for your own success and growth.
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