My dear entrepreneurial friends, do you know the government is expanding opportunities for certified woman-owned businesses to get into federal contracting? This means if you have a product or service the government buys, there are opportunities to grow your business. And if you follow me you know that I often say “it takes just as…
Category Archives: Federal Contracts
Why You Should Consider Teaming Opportunities for Government Contracts
Studies have shown that most business plans fail due to strategy flaws, not execution errors. Getting guidance and advice from the right experts can make the difference. That’s the reason I’ve been working with business advisors from my local SBDC centers and with experts from my local chambers on growth strategies for one of my…
How to Create Winning Proposals
Preparing a proposal whether to bring in a new client or obtain a contract can be daunting. And too often, as business owners we fall back on a template proposal we’ve created and we just fill in the blanks. I’ve learned some strategies that I use as part of my strategic consulting firm, Ruiz Strategies, which…
Doing Business With the Federal Government: How To Get Started
While attending the USHCC 2011 Convention and Business Expo I had the opportunity to talk about federal procurement opportunities for Hispanic and Minority owned businesses with the David Hinson, National Director of Minority Business Development Agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Many business owners don’t realize the Federal Government spends billions annually on every…