Perhaps you've heard about "supplier diversity", or becoming "certified" as a minority-owned or women-owned business. Maybe you're curious to learn more. A certified minority-owned business (MBE) is a designation for businesses that are 51% owned, operated and/or managed by a minority. A … [Read more...]
10 Things to Review to Assess the Health of Your Business
Originally published on B2B.DnB.com The beginning of the year means it’s time to begin preparing for an even more profitable 2020. The first important thing you can do is to assess the health of your business as it stands today. Doing so can help you identify areas where improvements can be … [Read more...]
What Berry Gordy Taught Us About Small Business Success
During a recent visit to Detroit, Michigan, Wil and I stopped by the iconic Hitsville USA for a tour! I have wanted to visit Motown for as long as I could remember, as perhaps like you, I grew up listening to SO many Motown artists thanks to my parents' appreciation for good music. So, I was … [Read more...]
Preparing for the 2017 NMSDC Opportunity Exchange
Will we see you in Detroit next week? We’ve found after attending the conference for many years (and winning business as a result) that a little preparation goes a long way in helping you to feel confident and convey the value of what your company offers in a compelling way. Here are our top … [Read more...]
Written Capabilities Statements Are Dead
This is a Public Service Announcement: Written capabilities statements are dead! That is, if you want to sell to Technology companies. The members of the Technology Industry Group (TIG) have been actively encouraging diverse suppliers to create an explainer video to replace the traditional … [Read more...]
Shortcuts to Success for Winning Federal Contracts
Fran Dean-Bishop, the East Coast Managing Director of Supplier Diversity in Tech. is an award-winning coach, master trainer and CEO of an 8(a) Certified, woman-owned small business, with a 15-year track record in leadership, teambuilding and public speaking. Fran has proven experience, in such … [Read more...]
Supplier Diversity In Tech – 3Q17 Networking Reception Recap
Thank you to those of you who were able to join us for the Q3 reception on August 29th! We enjoyed having you and learning more about your business.Thank you to those of you who were able to join us for the Q3 reception on August 29th! We enjoyed having you and learning more about your … [Read more...]
Achieving Successful Supplier Diversity in 2017 & Beyond
Now more than ever there is a growing demand on corporations to demonstrate ethical compliance and social responsibility. As such, many organizations are actively working toward achieving greater supplier diversity – that is, developing and strengthening relationships with suppliers that include … [Read more...]
How To Make The Best Use Of Time When Business Is Slow
For businesses who find they have a lull in activity during the winter, it can be the perfect time to re-group and get organized with projects that you don’t have time to focus on during the busy season. You can put your down time to good use by evaluating these six aspects of your business and … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Prepare Now for Your Busy Season
It’s that time a year again. It’s a little colder or a lot colder and folks are getting ready for the holidays. Regardless of whether you own a retail shop, you are a lawyer, an accountant, or in the service industry, this may be the busy season for you. Nevertheless, like many small business … [Read more...]
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