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 [...]
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 [...]
Best Tips for Creating an Attractive Company Culture
For many company bosses, the talent shortage that’s plaguing so many workplaces today poses a bigger threat to the health of their businesses than any other risk. [...]
August 2019
Why is it Important to Incorporate Good Communication into Your Business?
Good communication is essential in any interpersonal interaction. In business, it becomes paramount to establish good communication strategies and etiquette with management, colleagues, suppliers, clients, and customers. [...]
Things to Look for in Payment Processors
Millions of businesses have moved online today, and more keep making that transition every day. This has given rise to a huge need for payment processing services. [...]
3 Tips for Reducing Employee Turnover
Losing great employees to turnover is a terrible waste of your time and training investment. Luckily, there are things you can do to help prevent this loss [...]
3 Keys of Entrepreneurial Success Every Start-Up Owner Should Know
As an entrepreneur, you likely have the drive and passion for thinking of new ideas and considering ways that you can obtain success. Although it's easy to [...]
July 2019
What to Look for in a Business Partner
As a business owner, you may want to have a partner that can help you to expand your company and contribute to its success. The person that [...]