Build Your Business by Building Mutually Beneficial Relationships
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 [...]
Grow Your Business by Becoming a Vendor for the Federal Government
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 [...]
Grow Your Woman-Owned Business by Getting Certified
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 [...]
Uncovering Contracting Opportunities: Know Your Federal Agencies!
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 [...]
Tapping into Sub-Contracting Opportunities to Grow Your Business
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 [...]
Why Big Corporations are Winning Federal Contracts Meant for Small Businesses
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 [...]
What is Diversity in Procurement and Why is it Important
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 [...]
Grow Your Business by Being a Federal Subcontractor
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 [...]
Grow Your Non-Profit by Competing for Federal Grants
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 [...]
Get Your Business Paperwork in Order!
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 [...]
Why Every Business Needs a DUNS Number
A D-U-N-S (Data Universal Numbering System) number is a number issued by Dun & Bradstreet to track a business so that information about that business can be reported to [...]
Tips for Presenting Yourself as a Successful Small Business Owner
As the owner of your own small business, you know the importance of reputation. Your business lives or dies by it, so you take care to manage [...]
What Your Business Should Know About Securing Customer Relationships
Many people don’t realize that relationships are the most important element of any business. Figuring out how to secure strong customer relationships can bring your company from [...]
Helpful Tips for Making a Good First Impression on Potential Investors
You’ve done it! You’ve got a good idea, you’ve done your research, you’ve established your potential market niche...now it’s time to look for investors. Finding and [...]
How to Better Understand Your Business Market
Running a business would be complex enough without a market to deal with, but since you have to understand the market as well, it is even more [...]
How to Increase and Track Your Client Engagement Rates to Gain Funding
There’s a lot to track when you’re the boss! One of those things is trying to figure out which social media and marketing is bringing you the [...]
How to Select Social Media Sites for Your Business Advertising
When it comes to advertising your business, there are many avenues you can take. Using social media to promote your business has proven to be a very [...]
Looking to Grow or Expand Your Business? 3 Sources You Should Consult First
If you think you are ready to grow your business, you are entering one of the most exciting times in the business world! That said, it’s good [...]
Circumstances That Frustrate Customers and How to Deal with Them
If you want to have a successful business, maintaining customer satisfaction must be your top priority. But sometimes there are glitches in the system. Customers might get [...]
How to Reach Out to More Customers About Your Summer Sale
Once you’ve planned a great summer sale for your business, it’s time to start getting the word out to as many potential customers as possible. After all, [...]