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…
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How to Find New Customers Using Market Research
It’s the start of the New Year and within our company we’re getting ready for a strategic planning retreat to focus on future growth and what we need to do to get there. Key to that is revenue and profitable growth – either from current customers or new customers. As a business owner, it can…
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…
Online ToolKit Offered by IBM for Business Owners
Michele Ruiz with Marilyn Johnson, Vice President, IBM Knowing where to get information that is trustworthy and reliable is critical to us as entrepreneurs. I recently met a quality person I want you to know about and a valuable resource I want to share with you. When I recently attended the USHCC 2012 Convention in Miami, I…