Achieving Excellence in Contract Management and Performance Evaluations
Effective contract management is more than just oversight—it’s the foundation for building trust, delivering quality, and securing future opportunities. If you’re a Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) engaged in government contracting, this workshop is your gateway to mastering the skills that drive success. Why Attend? Managing contracts and excelling …
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Why Record Keeping and Reporting Are Critical for Small Business Success
Securing a government contract can feel like a major victory for a small business—and it is. These contracts often open doors to new opportunities, higher revenue, and increased credibility. However, winning the contract is only the beginning of the journey. For many businesses, the true challenge lies in navigating the …
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Generating Revenue through NYC Discretionary Spending
Are you an MWBE business owner or executive interested in increasing opportunities through government contracting? Or perhaps a prime contractor that wants to diversify your customer base? Small and MWBE business owners often find it challenging to capture the attention of government agencies, making it almost impossible to land important …
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Responding to RFPs
Does responding to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for government agencies fill you with dread? Trust me; you’re not the only one! What is an RFP? A request for proposal (RFP) is a business document that announces a project (usually a complex one that requires many subcontractors), defines it, and …
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How to Network with Government Agencies and Buyers
In the next few weeks, there are several MWBE networking events taking place throughout New York City. To the novice networker, these may seem like business as usual meet-and-greet exchanges. To a business savvy networker, these events present huge opportunities to connect with government buyers! Some gatherings are large, such …
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How MWBEs Can Use Checkbook NYC to Strategically Grow Their Business
For Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), securing government contracts in New York City requires more than just hard work—it demands smart planning and effective tools. Checkbook NYC is one of those tools, offering real-time insights into how the city spends its money. While it doesn’t provide project details or …
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The Strategic Importance of Accurate Online Business Profiles
For Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), maintaining an accurate and comprehensive online business profile is more than a formality—it is a strategic imperative. These profiles play a critical role in determining visibility, credibility, and access to contracting opportunities with major agencies like NYC, NYS, the federal government, and the …
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Marketing for Obtaining Lucrative Contracts
If you had the opportunity to speak with two highly successful female entrepreneurs about marketing your business and obtaining lucrative government and corporate contracts FOR FREE… would you take it? Now that you’ve scaled your business to the million-dollar threshold, you have to start approaching your marketing differently to achieve …
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The Art and Science of Cost Estimating for Construction
Cost estimating in construction is both an art and a science. It requires precision, technical expertise, and the ability to interpret detailed blueprints and specifications. For Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) in particular, mastering cost estimating is essential for competing effectively and profitably in the construction industry. Unlike other …
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Mastering Cost Estimating for Professional Services: Tips and Insights for MWBEs
Cost estimating is one of the most critical aspects of running a professional services business—especially when bidding on government contracts. For Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), getting this right can mean the difference between securing a profitable contract and facing financial stress. It’s not just about crunching numbers; it’s …
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