I'm sharing an interview with my bonding agent, Sean P. Kirwan. When I started my business, I didn't need bonding. As a matter of fact, when someone told me I needed a bond I thought bonds were just to get people out of jail. That's…
Business, as usual, is never again going to be "business as usual." How can minority and woman-owned businesses build thriving businesses in this new landscape? Get certified. Certifications can open new opportunities for business growth when you know how to leverage them. Even during recessionary…
If you are a minority, woman or veteran owned business, certifications may be the best route for your business. There are also certifications if your office is in a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone). Local, state and federal certifications are all FREE. National certifications have…
Here’s the truth about LinkedIn in 2020: It’s where most supplier diversity professionals, leaders, business owners, Fortune 500 decision-makers and executives invest their time. Facebook is for friends, family and fun. That’s why you see so many quizzes, family photos, memes and foolishness. Here are…
Guess what? Sometimes your friends and family need reminders about your business. We started working with our client Felicia N. Johnson and yes, she's getting new business. We help companies rethink business for the digital age and we help certified businesses win more business. We…
Now is the time to get certified. The government is not going out of business, corporations are still making purchasing decisions and there are less than 3000 certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in the state of Georgia. Being certified helps your company stand out in…