Sunday, August 23, 2015

You Can Succeed Using International Lobbying Firms

By Ruthie Livingston


Sometimes politicians need help in promoting a project or cause they cannot represent on their own. They turn to international lobbying firms if the issue has an impact outside the country, or a domestic firm for regional concerns. The importance of their position in their party denotes extensive reach, and they can enhance it with the right help. There are few issues that are not addressed by lobbyists, especially if it comes down to a vote.

Politicians have varying degrees of influence in their realm reflecting their track records and time in office. They enjoy vast influence in many cases as they rise through the ranks. They can use lobbyists to further a program in the public eye or with Congress for the purposes of legislation. This ploy gives them additional power to achieve their many goals.

Lobbying doesn't have to be a negative term denoting people who go on endlessly about something without rhyme or reason - kind of like a political nuisance. It is more focused than that and very targeted and often noble in purpose. They are important sources of information about subjects that can be buried under the rug and ignored by the press. Or they can help turn the tide of opinion about an unpopular subject. It pays to avail oneself of their service when in need.

Connections are the core of the lobbyists' power - as well as that of the initiating politician. Politicians and lobbyists are partners in their efforts to achieve goals. Thus, a lobbying firm must be carefully chosen to meet prevailing needs. It is odd that lobbying is often seen as a derogatory word, when in fact in depends on the issue in question. It denotes undue influence by people who are peripheral to the topic. It implies distorting the truth to achieve an end. But this is not so. Rather, it is a reputable field that helps shed light on an issue.

Even non-profit organizations use them to garner support for their programs. One assumes that charitable foundations, for example, are working for the good of the people, but you don't always know how. In spite of quality projects, many non-profits need more funding and relevant legislation.

It pays to look at background, experience, length of time in operation, and reputation. They all go hand in hand in assessing the quality and reliability of a lobbying firm. You can't know success in advance as much as you would like to have a crystal ball, but you can make an informed decision. Let's face it: track record says it all.

You can do some research to determine credentials, but it alone is not enough. There must be an interest in the subject at hand and adequate experience. Only in this way will you be working with the right professionals, and not just luck.

Thus background and experience must be weighed and assessed any way you can. Length of time in the lobbying field is mandatory to guarantee best results. An interest in the issue at hand follows suit. It comes down to a combination of qualifications to make the best and wisest choice.




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