About seven years ago, while working for a boutique-consulting firm, I actually had the good fortune of working with two types of leader within the organization. The first was very direct, to the point and al about business, while the other was a bit more freehearted and definitely much more of a “feely” person. The …
It’s not always about shareholder value when it comes to business. Sometimes it’s about something else. Now more than ever start-ups are looking for a meaningful story upon which to build their foundation; thus turning toward their calling for corporate responsibility. For example, when my father decided to open his small handyman business he …
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How many of us actually take the time to post your experience on a social site like Yelp, Angie’s list, Trip Advisor or Open Table? If you are not, then you are missing out on the opportunity to improve that business and experience. I know for me, I have always had mixed feelings about …
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Have you ever had to pre-play an event in your mind to ensure a successful outcome? I was finishing up a workshop when one of the participants came up to me and asked for my card. I politely gave them one, packed my stuff and headed back to the office. As I was replaying the day’s …
I’m on my way back home from a skiing vacation, it’s winter – heavy snow season and I’m coming from Canada. Yep, I was destined to be stranded. Haha! I walk up to the counter of Air Canada to find out about the status of my flight and connection in Toronto and was told “Ms. …
Were you aware that you can perform government contracting as a solo-preneur? That’s right, you don’t need to have a fancy office, a big staff or even a business infused with lots of capital in order to pursue government contracts. Although the qualification process for bidding on government projects can prove to be daunting at …
Managing your business operations is centered on having well-defined processes and procedures. The strategic importance of a business’ operational systems ensures long-term successful business performance. In fact, businesses that don’t often fail within the first 3 years. In other words — failing to pay attention to your business operations is like trying to download …
With the recent improvements to online domain experiences, more and more small business owners have started to manage aspects of their businesses using web-based tools. As modern media and marketing continue to merge over the internet, so have other vital operational areas of business management. It’s not easy keeping up with the latest developments and …
Drafting a proposal in time to meet a tight deadline can become overwhelming, especially if you are relatively new to government contracting. Because proposal development can be difficult and time-consuming, it’s important to equip yourself and your team with the best tools available before going for the gusto. Having an understanding of important key elements …
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B2G (business to government) companies need to stay competitive in order to consistently win bids. It can be especially difficult for small government contractors to not only maintain their competitive edge but also invest in business development technologies as they hit the market. To stay on top in the GovCon game, you need to be …
Pricing Tools for Small B2G Businesses: Uncovering the Math Mystery Read More »
