Have you been thinking of starting a business? It takes a strong and determined will to drive through the start up phase of a business. The first two years are the toughest. Add government contracting to the mix and you might drown in digital paperwork before you see your first contract. Not to worry. It […]
As you develop or grow your business, new and exciting complications will pop up. Acronyms creep into your standard language. You learn to balance contracting efforts with financial stability. The rules of acquisition start to become clear and understandable. You are ready to explore bigger contracts. You need to understand the various certifications and programs […]
Marketing starts with research. The government, especially the federal government, is big (really big) and complicated. Successful businesses find their focus through researching who buys their products and services, how and from whom. This is done early and often. This focus will hone marketing efforts and distill your marketing message. It can also help you […]
Daucey Brewington will walk you through understanding the various certifications available. He will provide an overview of the purpose, process, relevance, and rewards these programs offer to small businesses. You will learn the information need to determine if and which of these certifications are right for your company. He will focus on the SBA programs: […]
Daucey Brewington will discuss the details of applying for federal certifications beneficial to small businesses in government contracting. He will discuss what information is required by applicants. He will also examine the specific forms for SBA programs. He will focus on the SBA programs: HUBZone, 8(a) Business Development Program, Women-Owned Small Business, Service Disable Veteran-Owned […]
Cash flow can be the hardest stepping stone to run a business. Ask a successful business owner how they manage, and they will tell you, by monitoring their finances regularly. We hear from struggling business owner concerns over where the money goes as they grow their business. They watch their cash flow dwindle as work […]
Budgeting and bookkeeping, these tasks are a necessary skill all businesses MUST have in order to successfully run and grow. one of the tricky areas is categorizing your expenses. You might ask aren’t overhead and G&A (general and administrative) the same? How are you handling the costs of running a business in your pricing? Some […]