MAKING THE CASE FOR WELLNESS: DON’T WAIT UNTIL UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE
During a visit with friends over the weekend, I learned about a young mother (45 years old) diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer. Although I don’t know this woman well, my heart sank as she shared information about her diagnoses and treatment. I was amazed by this woman’s positive attitude …
Read MoreCOMPLIANCE ALERT: Tips for Avoiding Fines, Penalties and Debarment on Government Contracts
Compliance on government contracts begins at the solicitation stage of the contract. Some of my earliest mentors taught me the importance of reading government solicitations two and three times to ensure that the proposal writing team had a clear understanding of expectations and compliance requirements. In essence the first read …
Read MoreFive Top Reasons to Identify Your Target Audience with Government Buyers
I remember the days when I first got certified, I spent countless hours connecting with corporations and government agencies which I now know would never do business with my firm. The agency/corporation I was approaching wasn’t outsourcing what I was selling, and in many cases my firm did not meet …
Read MoreDOUBLE OUR SALES IN 2014 – Here is how we are doing it
Yes – that’s right in the first month of 2014 we doubled our sales – meaning that in just one month, our sales were twice the amount of total gross sales in 2013, and our clients are experiencing similar results. Want to know how we are doing it? Here are …
Read MoreJKA launches Workplace Wellness Program – Helping Clients’ Improve Bottom Line
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jean Kristensen Associates LLC, Helping Improve Clients’ Bottom Line by Helping Improve Worker Wellness New York, NY – January 17, 2014- Jean Kristensen Associates LLC (JKA) has expanded to now offer wellness services to clients, small businesses and not for profit organizations. President and CEO, Jean …
Read MoreMWBE SUCESS – Size Matters
A recent survey of certified MWBEs revealed that one of the biggest challenges facing small, minority and women owned businesses is the perception that their firm is too small. The reality of the situation is that many small business owners start out as sole proprietors with limited resources. So, how …
Read MoreSUCCESS IN 2014
The holiday season is often a slow period for many small businesses, however I am here to remind you that what you do over the next couples of weeks will set the tone for 2014. While I certainly encourage you to spend time with your families and enjoy the holiday …
Read MoreHow to Respond to Requests for MWBE Subcontractors
If you’ve attended my workshops or seminars, you already know that successful teaming and sub-contractor relationships should be established well in advance of bid opportunities. That said, there are going to be times where as a small business you may get a call from a large prime for an immediate …
Read More5 Tips for Increasing Revenues through Government Contracts and Certification
Understanding the Purpose of your certification: being certified without understanding the purpose of certification is like buying a new car without a driver’s license. Simple – although you have a car, someone else is always in the driver’s seat. Take the time to research, learn and understand the purpose of …
Read MoreIncreasing Revenues through Certification and Government Contracting
Certification can be a powerful tool toward helping small businesses gain access to contracting opportunities with government agencies and private sector organizations. That said it’s essential that small business owners know exactly what their certifications are designedto do, and what the goals of each program are. Using the New York …
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