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 [...]
December 2021
November 2021
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 [...]
October 2021
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 [...]
September 2021
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 [...]
August 2021
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 [...]
July 2021
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 [...]
June 2021
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 [...]
May 2021
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 [...]
April 2021
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 [...]
June 2020
3 Great Ways to Gain and Keep Customers
Creating your very own small business is the dream of many. However, simply having the opportunity to start a business isn't enough to see success. In order [...]
3 Key Elements of a Business’ Online Presence
The new frontier for businesses is the internet. You can’t be successful without it. The internet is how people will discover your business and communicate with it. [...]
May 2020
How Professional Developers Can Help Improve Your E-Commerce Business
Running a physical business is a difficult endeavor enough as it is. You have to deal with hiccups in receiving shipments, delivering products and services, and not [...]
April 2020
What Your Small Business Can Do to Receive More Positive Online Reviews
One of the most challenging obstacles a small company faces is creating customer confidence. As a new company, your customer base is small and not yet entirely [...]
What You Can Do to Reward Your Hardworking Employees
When you are lucky enough to have employees that are good at their job and work hard, it's important to reward them and make them feel appreciated. [...]
February 2020
Should I Allow My Employees to Bring Their Children or Pets Into Work?
Pet-friendly workplaces are becoming commonplace today. A few employers that allow pets at work are Etsy, Amazon, and Google. Millennials are the driving force for bringing pets [...]
How Supervisors Can Affect Employee Performance
A company supervisor plays a big role in the success of a company, and the best bosses know how to inspire their employees to do their best [...]