Understanding Project Labor Agreements
I remember how overwhelming it was to bid on a government project for the very first time. There was SO much to go through! It was super easy to feel overwhelmed by the entire process, especially when I ran into one of the densest and most confusing parts of the …
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A Look at the Contract Award Process
If you’re a small to mid-sized MWBE looking to sell to the government, you should know that applying for a contract is only the first stage of the process. Mayor Bill de Blasio has been putting considerable political capital into getting money into the hands of minority and women small …
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Blueprint Reading/Specifications I
Do you find reading blueprints and specifications confusing? One of the roadblocks in the way of many civil and architectural firms looking to work with government agencies is the numerous technical documents, blueprints, and specifications included in bid packages. For those just starting out in the first few months of …
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Teaming, Subcontracting & Joint Ventures
How often do you find yourself working together with other MWBEs on larger projects? In our experience working with minority and women small business owners across the state, we’ve discovered that many don’t consider how working together with their competitors can yield excellent results, helping them grow their business and …
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How to Respond to a Competitive Sealed Bid
Do you feel comfortable responding to competitive sealed bids for city agencies? One of the biggest obstacles in the way of many MWBEs when it comes to landing government contracts is how, for lack of a better word, “scary” the process can be at first. If you’ve never prepared and …
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Generating Revenue through NYC Discretionary Spending
I’m a big believer in hitting the ground running, especially after the year that was 2020! To be blunt: it was a challenging year, and that’s putting it mildly. COVID-19, the economic downturn, shutdowns… The list goes on and on. And, of course, all of these factors dramatically impacted minority …
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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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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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