3 Investments (Business & Personal) You Should Make in 2018
The New Year presents a great opportunity for new beginnings and better habits in all areas of your life—and your business is no exception. All business owners know: improving is part of growing your business. After all, growth spurts in business are sometimes referred to as “growing pains” for a …
Read MoreJump Start Your Marketing for 2018
For MWBEs, doing business with the government presents a world of opportunity. For MWBEs in NYC attracting the right buyer is dependent on targeting the correct buyer, and they are doing this successfully. Whether you want to connect with more of your ideal clients or increase overall revenue in the new …
Read MoreMWBE Business Course: Deadline December 11
Benjamin Franklin said: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” At a certain point in the life cycle of a business, an investment in a business course, or coach, or combination of both will aid in growing your business. These professional coaches or programs are often pricey—you get what …
Read MoreCash Flow Matters: Preparing Your Business for Growth
Business owners have a natural drive to grow and scale their business. There are lots of obstacles and distractions in the way, but your best chances for successful growth requires you to think about the big picture—while also drilling down into the nitty gritty of your business’s financial health. MWBEs, …
Read MoreCan a Business Coach Really Get Your Business to the Next Level?
What would you say if someone told you that achieving a 70% increase in work performance, a 61% increase in improved business management style, and a 57% increase in time management could be as simple as hiring one more person? Well, it’s true. Optimizing your business can be as simple …
Read MoreHow 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 …
Read MoreNew York City Spends $1 Billion with MWBE Firms
It’s a good (and lucrative) time to be a minority-owned or women-owned business in New York City. Recent reports indicate the City has spent $1 Billion with MWBE firms, a $400 Million increase in just two years. The bigger picture indicates there is a tremendous opportunity for MWBE firms looking …
Read More5 Tips to Generate a Six-Figure Income with Discretionary Spending
As a small business owner or “solopreneur,” a lot of effort is required to balance the books—and a lot of strategy is needed to generate a six-figure income. One such strategy is to work with government agencies with discretionary purchasing authority. What is a discretionary purchase? A discretionary purchase …
Read MoreDo 20% of MWBEs Win 80% of the Work?
I recently reviewed the results of the New York State Disparity Study—and without surprise—it reveals that doing business with the government can still be a challenge for MWBEs. What I found most interesting was that in a lot of circumstances, the study reported that contracts are awarded to the same, …
Read MoreMWBEs: Don’t Forget to Do Business with Small Business
National Independent Retailer Week is happening now, July 17-23. This observance was established by Clare Rayner, author and retail expert, as a way to weave communities with local retailers to accomplish one goal: keep money local. As a Minority Woman Business Enterprise (MWBE), I’ll admit, it’s common to focus most …
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