The Importance of Project Management for MWBEs in New York City
When I first started out as a government contractor, I thought success depended solely on my hard work and dedication. While those attributes are crucial, my journey has taught me that the true cornerstone of success lies in effective project management. For Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) in New …
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Unlock Contract Opportunities: Master the Art of Procurement Forecasts with NYC Experts
Imagine a world where you know exactly what contract opportunities are coming up, when they’ll be available, and how to prepare for them. No more waiting passively for opportunities to appear in your inbox. Instead, you’re proactively crafting your strategies, always staying one step ahead. This is the reality for …
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Honoring Juneteenth: The Economic Impact of Supplier Diversity
As we celebrate Juneteenth this June, I want to take a moment to thank my clients for giving JKA the privilege of supporting their supplier diversity programs. This recognition is especially significant during a time when many believe that supplier diversity programs are under attack. While it’s true that some …
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Celebrating Pride Month: Economic Impact and the Power of Diversity
As we celebrate Pride Month this June, I want to take a moment to thank my clients for giving JKA the privilege of supporting their supplier diversity programs. This recognition is especially significant during a time when many believe that supplier diversity programs are under attack. While it’s true that …
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JKA Ranks 143 on Inc. Magazine Fastest Growing Businesses
It is with immense pride and joy that I share with you a significant milestone for JKA. We have been honored with the 143rd spot on Inc. Magazine’s prestigious list of Fastest Growing Businesses. This achievement is not just a number—it represents our dedication, hard work, and the entrepreneurial spirit …
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Mastering the Balance: Navigating Stress and Success in Entrepreneurship
April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month. There was a time when I equated stress with the essence of running a small business, thinking that being stress-free indicated a lack of serious engagement in the enterprise. Conversations with peers who boasted about their 12-hour workdays, desk-bound meals, and the challenges …
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Contract to Cash: Financial Blueprint for Scaling Your Service Business
If you had the chance to talk with two of the most successful female entrepreneurs in the country about financial success and scaling through doing business with government agencies and corporate clients FOR FREE…, would you take it? Now that you have scaled your business to that million-dollar threshold, you …
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Cash Flow CFO Podcast: Making Business Sense with Supplier Diversity with Jean
Hey there, everyone! I’m excited to share that I recently had the honor of being featured on the Cash Flow CFO Podcast. It was such a fantastic experience, and I’m thrilled to give you a glimpse into what we discussed. During the episode, we talked about my journey from running …
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Targeting & Responding to Competitively Sealed Bids
If you are an MWBE wanting to land government contracts in NYC, you’ll need to go through a rather daunting competitive bidding process to show you are up for the job. But before you do that, you need to find an opportunity suited to your organization. Targeting Opportunities All state …
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Prime & Subcontractor Relationships: An Overview of Agreement Types
MWBEs have a unique opportunity to increase procurement opportunities by forming agreements between and among legal entities. Contractors who form the agreements outlined below as part of a winning strategy open themselves and their companies to various levels of expertise plus increases in capacity and market share. Teaming Agreements Teaming …
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