Navigating DEI Reversals: A Call for Excellence and Equity
The recent rollback of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives has raised concerns in the small business and procurement world. However, for those deeply engaged in these [...]
The recent rollback of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives has raised concerns in the small business and procurement world. However, for those deeply engaged in these [...]
While it’s easier today than ever before to earn a living as a self-employed entrepreneur, being successful at it is not always as easy as one might [...]
If you are able to compete in a Marketplace with less than 1% of your competition, how long would it take you to jump all over the [...]
Being the owner of a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) myself and having numerous clients who are as well, I get to see first-hand the benefits of [...]
The Federal Government is one big conglomerate of many agencies. Each agency has its’ own initiatives and culture that as a small business owner looking to do [...]
Some of the largest contractors are, not coincidentally, some of the nation’s largest companies. Lockheed, Boeing, Raytheon and General Dynamics (all defense contractors) are the four largest [...]
If you run a small business and plan to compete in the Federal marketplace to secure contracts, you should pay close attention to which companies are really [...]
A supplier diversity program is an organization's documented intent and program to provide economic development opportunities for small, diverse business enterprises, which include, but are not limited to, small [...]
If you have read my blog on how to become a vendor with the federal government or have heard me speak at any event, you already know [...]
Just as there are many opportunities for small businesses to win government contracts, there are ample opportunities for non-profits to win grants. To help you understand the [...]
I can’t tell you how many times I have consulted with clients who do not have the proper corporate documents needed in order to move forward with [...]