Introduction The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program is a long-term program that provides training and resources to entrepreneurs from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The goal of this program is…
According to the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), roughly 40% of businesses in the U.S. are owned by women, generating $1.8 trillion a year. Unfortunately, this number represents just…
Ownership Certification Programs Small business owners from underrepresented groups face unique obstacles when it comes to establishing and growing their organizations — from securing capital, to closing sales, to gaining…
Netflix’s latest documentary is generating a ton of buzz around the Fyre Festival, a music event that was aggressively promoted but ultimately failed because of poor planning and empty promises…
Nancy Clauss has developed a sharp eye for how businesses can become bloated with inefficiencies, lack of direction, and miscommunication – and how they can be retooled to a sleeker,…
The SBA's 8(a) Business Development certification benefits are amazing. With an 8(a) designation, you can receive government contracts for up to $4 million for goods and services, and up to…
One of my outdoor-loving friends recently introduced me to the concept of “Type 2 fun.” This is the idea that some “fun” activities are actually not enjoyable at the time…
Are you someone a government agency wants to work with? If you know you are, this is how you can you communicate it in your bids.
HUBZone small businesses reinvest in their local economies with sole source government contracts. Do you qualify for the program?
With organizations and individuals so fervently focused on the bottom line, it’s easy to ignore “softer” goals, such as listening well. “All that touchy-feeling stuff is a waste of my…
