5 Tips for Follow up – 8th Annual NYC Procurement Fair
I was truly inspired yesterday after attending the NYC Procurement Fair as Mayor DeBlasio and members of the MWBE team shared their deep connections to entrepreneurship and diversity. I am always energized and grateful for the opportunity to connect with government buyers, gather information and network with other MWBEs – …
Read MoreMWBE DISPARITY STUDY
I am sure you are all aware of published MWBE disparity studies and reports that indicate in many instances large corporations and some government agencies wrongly assume that MWBEs are incompetent, lack capacity and resources to provide the level of service they require. As certified MWBES, we need to be …
Read MoreCAN HIRING A PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRM IMPACT MWBE SUCCESS?
I’ll never forget the best piece of advice I received from Angela Jia Kim, owner of Om Aroma Spa and Savor the Success, when I asked the question, “Should I hire a PR firm?” Angela shared that at times she had multiple PR agencies working for her, and that PR …
Read MoreMWBE CERTIFICATION REQUIRES STRATEGY
In my interview with Adrienne Mitchell of MarketWatch Radio, I talk about the importance of having strategy to maximize your certification. Here are some of the highlights of the discussion. Know Your Capacity: all too often I see MWBES trying to go from zero to a million overnight and that’s …
Read MoreMWBE – Self Sabotage – 5 Things You May be Doing that is Sabotaging your Business
This article is targeted to small, minority and women owned businesses that are in the beginning stage of their business and want to take their companies to the next level. I wanted to share some of the mistakes I have made, and some of the mistakes I consistently see other …
Read MoreCould Your Business Benefit from Having a Coach or a Mentor?
When I started running, I had the opportunity to work with a coach and I turned it down. I did not see the benefit of having a coach, after all – how hard could it be, right? You put one foot in front of the other and just run. Well, …
Read More5 Tips for Increasing Past Performance for Small, Minority & Women Owned Businesses
Many small, minority and women firms find themselves challenged by requirements in bids and proposals that require a firm to demonstrate palpable past performance in order to win government contracts. I am often asked by my clients, “How will I ever win government contracts if no one will give me …
Read MoreMAINTAINING WELLNESS WHILE TRAVELING FOR BUSINESS
As I continue sharing the journey of wellness with my clients, I realize more and more how important it is to business success to maintain a high level of wellness. Being well provides the foundation for strong leadership, mindfulness and clarity – all essential skills for running a small business. …
Read MoreNational Women’s Wellness Week Begins on Mother’s Day
In celebration of National Women’s Health Week, I wanted to share my Top 10 Tips to for Losing Weight and Living More. 1. Feed Your Soul with Primary Food. The concept of Primary Food comes from Joshua Rosenthal, founder of the Institute of Integrated Nutrition. Primary food is friends, family, …
Read More5 Tips for Marketing Your MWBE Certification
1. Identify Your Target Audience; identifying your target audience is not just about finding government agencies or corporations that are buying products and services that you are selling, it’s about where you will have greatest impact in the shortest amount of time. Be realistic about your capabilities and focus your …
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