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
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 [...]
November 2021
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 [...]
October 2021
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 [...]
September 2021
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 [...]
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 [...]
January 2020
How to Organize a Fitness Challenge for My Employees
When it comes to business, competition is often the name of the game. Your employees are fighting for clients, promotions and everything in between. A great way [...]
What Should I Do If a Driver for My Company Gets in a Wreck?
Having someone who works for you get into a car accident can be a major problem. There could be serious financial, logistical, and legal implications for your [...]
November 2019
Things Businesses Should Look at When Predicting Profits and Losses
One of the most important things any business can do to ensure growth is to outline a precise forecast of their potential revenue. This can be very [...]
How to Find the Perfect New Addition to Your Business
When it comes to running your own business, few things are more daunting and challenging than finding the right people for your company. Most ventures take more [...]
October 2019
Are Your Employees Happy at Work?
Happy employees mean that you have a great flow of business being done each day. You’ll see fewer sick calls coming in each morning, people will be [...]
September 2019
If You’re Seeing These Signs, it’s Time to Merge Your Business
People start businesses with visions of having a thriving enterprise that continues to grow with no sign of decline. However, even the shrewdest business people can find [...]