MWBEs, Let’s Work Closer Together to Achieve Success!
{3:10 minutes to read} I was recently at a meeting where there was a lot of pushback from MWBE firms that preferred to self-perform and take credit for MWBE goals; they wished to do this instead of subcontracting the work to other MWBEs. I was a little taken aback by …
Read MoreMWBE Success: 5 Tips for Improving Outcomes in 2017
{3:25 minutes to read} 2016 was an amazing year for my business! We’ve experienced significant growth over the previous year, allowing us to expand our client base and add employees. Here are some of the things that helped us arrive at the next level:
Read MoreAttention MWBEs: The Procurement Department Can’t Find You!
{3:25 minutes to read} Yesterday, I spent the entire day chasing down an opportunity for a professional service that I found on a prime contractor’s website that I thought would be a good fit for one of my clients. The problem was that the date had already passed to apply for …
Read MoreMWBE Success Strategy: Effective Time Management – Part 2
{3:25 minutes to read} In Part 1, I shared the first 3 tips to help more effectively manage your time. Below are 3 more tips on successful time management. 4. Set boundaries. Set boundaries for yourself and your clients, and stick to them. I’ve recently found that creating boundaries for myself …
Read MoreMWBE Success Strategy: Effective Time Management – Part 1
{2:50 minutes to read} Not effectively managing your time is one of the reasons why small businesses can’t get to the next level. I want to share a couple of tips that have worked really well for me, and which I’ve shared with my clients, with proven results. 1. First things …
Read More5 Tips to Increase Proposal Win Rates with Government Agencies
A large part of my business is advising folks on how to win proposals from government agencies. As mentioned in my last article, government agencies are typically the largest purchasers of goods and services throughout the United States. There is much business to be earned. I hope my tips below …
Read MoreGovernment Contracts for Minority- or Women-Owned Businesses in New York City
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio made a commitment to award $16 billion of government contracts over 10 years to small minority- or women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs). At this year’s Procurement Fair, he reiterated this promise. The importance of this commitment is that it creates opportunities for small businesses. …
Read MoreHow to Get Paid As a Subcontractor
It has been my experience that subcontracting can be an excellent way for MWBE firms to increase market share while gaining valuable experience and past performance that is often required to do business with government agencies and large corporations. That said, when I suggest subcontracting to my clients, I am …
Read MoreHow to Use Email to Market to the Government
Over the past several years, I have successfully used email marketing to increase opportunities with government buyers and private sector clients. Last year, I became a certified Constant Contact solution provider giving me access to a broad range of learning tools, expertise and resources which I am happy to share. …
Read MoreAre You Talking Yourself Out of Your Next Big Deal?
Last week I was on a coaching call with a client, sharing several new bids that came up in an emerging market. Although the bid descriptions were not a direct match for the business, it was an opportunity to introduce the business and get in on the ground floor of …
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