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...]
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...]
8 Keys For Women-Owned Businesses To Unlock Government Contracts
“Getting a foot in the door” when it comes to winning government contracts for women-owned businesses can seem to be a daunting task. “Set-asides” and special initiatives for women-owned businesses can be helpful, but often winning business requires a unique combination of strategy, ingenuity and … [Read more...]
New, Now, Next: 5 Surprising Trends in the World of Corporate Supplier Diversity
APRIL IS ALWAYS one of my favorite months of the year. The beginning of second quarter is the perfect time to take stock of your goals for the year, analyze what’s working and what’s not, and make any needed adjustments with plenty of time left in the year to reach your goals. April is also … [Read more...]
