How Do You Estimate Costs for Construction
Do you feel in over your head when you bid for a construction contract with a government agency? Every year, I work with literally hundreds of minority and women small business owners, each of them pushing to make their MWBE into a huge success. And I firmly believe that one …
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Does Your MWBE Market Itself to the Government?
How much money do you spend marketing your MWBE? If you’re like most small businesses, your marketing budget probably goes into maintaining your online presence, boosting your exposure on social media, and maybe doing some real-world promotions to solidify the relationship with your customer base. All of these are time-honored …
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Understanding Insurance Requirements to Bid On Government Contacts
What kinds of insurance do you currently have? If you’re like most people, health insurance is high up on that list. If you drive a vehicle, then car insurance should be up there too. Life insurance, home insurance, the list goes on and on. Without these forms of insurance, you …
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Identifying and Landing Government Contacts for DBEs
Are you ready to start your small business’ recovery after the shutdowns? Small and mid-sized businesses alike have been under an incredible strain over the last few months. COVID-19 has tested (and continues to test) entrepreneurs like nothing else in decades. But there is some good news for minority and …
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The Importance of Government Contracts Post-COVID-19
Is your small business looking for new revenue streams? After the events of the last few months, countless small businesses are considering new strategies for increasing revenue and looking for ways to recover post-COVID-19. To help, I want to highlight government contracting as a potential option! Opportunities for MWBEs in …
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Introducing the MWBE Success Podcast!
I’m so happy to be announcing the arrival of the MWBE Success Podcast! As you all know, my life mission is to help minority- and women-owned businesses seize opportunities with government agencies and large corporations. I understand the impact that receiving a large contract can have on a small business. …
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What are the Best Practices of MWBEs Looking to Do Subcontracting Work?
If you’re a minority or woman-owned small business and are looking to get into the world of government contracts, a great gateway can be to maneuver your way into subcontracting. New York State has recently announced an ambitious Infrastructure Plan that looks to offer an incredible opportunity to MWBEs of …
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Strategies to Improve Your Results in Your 4th Quarter
This week marked the end of summer, and for me, I had an absolutely wonderful summer and had a chance to slow down and take some time for myself. But now that it’s over, I’m focused on my 4th quarter like a hawk! Some people look at the 4th quarter …
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Expanded Discretionary Purchasing for MWBEs
One of the most important things to be aware of for MWBEs is what’s happening in politics! The loss of a political party or an unexpected law can change everything for small minority and women-owned businesses, for good or for bad. But thankfully, I have some good political news for …
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It’s Time to Evolve as a MWBE
You know the old saying, “Evolve or die?” As harsh as it sounds, that’s the reality of having a minority or women-owned small business in the state of New York. In December of 2017, Governor Cuomo signed legislation that gave NYC buyers the ability to award contracts valued at $150,000 …
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