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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How to Do Business with Large Corporations
Over the past several weeks, I’ve had several interesting conversations with diverse suppliers who were seeking to gain access to the corporate supply chain. Published reports reflect that when a small business acquires a contract with a government agency or corporation, they grow by about 260%. That growth translates into …
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June is the Perfect Time of Year for Self-Reflection
Ah, summertime! I love this time of year. Long days, vacations, warm weather, graduations, weddings… And as a small business owner, it’s also an excellent time to reflect on where you currently are with the goals you’ve set for your business this year. The summer is a great mid-point to …
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Beyond the Capability Statement
It was great to see so many of you at the NYC Procurement Fair on June 11th. I was also grateful for the opportunity to connect with NYC agencies buyers to explore prospects for the next fiscal year. In my opinion, there has never been a greater time of opportunity …
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