The Power of Collaboration: How Supplier Diversity Programs Can Foster Strategic Partnerships
As a supplier diversity professional, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative potential of collaboration within supplier diversity programs. In this blog post, I want to delve into the importance of strategic partnerships and how they can amplify the impact of supplier diversity initiatives. By embracing collaboration, we not only expand …
Read MoreEmpowering Diverse Suppliers: Beyond Training, Unlocking Real Opportunities
In recent years, there has been a significant focus on supplier diversity and the importance of providing training programs to empower diverse suppliers. These initiatives aim to equip underrepresented businesses with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in competitive markets. While training is undoubtedly valuable, it’s crucial to recognize …
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Empowering Inclusion: The Untapped Potential of Supplier Diversity for People with Disabilities
As we strive for diversity and inclusion in our supplier networks, it’s crucial to address a group that is often overlooked: people with disabilities. Their talents, skills, and unique perspectives present untapped opportunities for corporations to foster a more inclusive and equitable business landscape. In this blog post, we’ll shed …
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Why Performance Evaluations Are So Important
An integral part of the contract management process is the conduction of performance evaluations. These evaluations allow agencies to assess and document how well (or how poorly) vendors are managing the contract and mainly focus on three main areas: Quality, Timeliness Of Performance, and Fiscal Administration & Accountability. The evaluation …
Read More5 Tips for Leveraging Your MWBE Certification for a Strong 4th Quarter
With the official end of summer behind us, there are only a few short weeks left until the end of the year. Let’s also not forget there are also several holidays coming up. So, the action you take now will have significant impact on your 4th quarter sales, and possibility …
Read MoreMWBE SUCCESS TIP: SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE
You may find this hard to believe, I did at first, but if you want to really grow and take your business to the next level, you can’t do it alone. You need support and you need help. The key decision for MWBE firms is where do we get help …
Read MoreCAN HIRING A PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRM IMPACT MWBE SUCCESS?
I’ll never forget the best piece of advice I received from Angela Jia Kim, owner of Om Aroma Spa and Savor the Success, when I asked the question, “Should I hire a PR firm?” Angela shared that at times she had multiple PR agencies working for her, and that PR …
Read MoreMWBE CERTIFICATION REQUIRES STRATEGY
In my interview with Adrienne Mitchell of MarketWatch Radio, I talk about the importance of having strategy to maximize your certification. Here are some of the highlights of the discussion. Know Your Capacity: all too often I see MWBES trying to go from zero to a million overnight and that’s …
Read More5 Tips for Marketing Your MWBE Certification
1. Identify Your Target Audience; identifying your target audience is not just about finding government agencies or corporations that are buying products and services that you are selling, it’s about where you will have greatest impact in the shortest amount of time. Be realistic about your capabilities and focus your …
Read MoreUnderstanding the Purpose of MWBE Certification
There were a number of eye opening moments in the first session of the MWBE Success Bootcamp entitled “Understanding the Purpose of Your MWBE Certification and How to Use it to Increase Sales”. Many participants believed that MWBE certification programs were designed to give them access to contracts that were …
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