- Eric Coffie
- November 17, 2022
Kizzy M. Dominguez, Ph.D.: The Hustle Gets Her Company to the Inc. 5000 List!
Hustle your way towards success like Kizzy M. Dominguez! BACKGROUND Although an adopted child, Kizzy M. Dominguez, Ph. D. grew up in a family who encouraged her curiosity in terms of excelling in school and being entrepreneurial. She used to collect and clean golf balls that she saw in an alley behind her friend’s house […]
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- Eric Coffie
- June 1, 2022
How Do You Win a Local Government Contract?
The government contracting industry is one of the most lucrative options for small businesses. Winning a local government contract could help you supercharge your firm’s income and secure its long-term survival. What’s more, you’re likely to attract more private customers when you can say that the government trusted you with one of their projects. But […]
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- Eric Coffie
- May 26, 2022
How to bid for government contracts
When it comes to running a successful business, one of the most important things you can do is to learn how to seek out rich opportunities that can lead to rapid growth or potential long term partnerships down the road. One of the best ways to accelerate your business’s growth is to bid for government […]
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- Eric Coffie
- May 23, 2022
What are NAICS codes used for?
What is a NAICS code? All North American businesses need a NAICS code to classify their industry. The NAICS code is used by government agencies to collect and analyze statistical data and helps companies identify potential customers and competitors. Businesses can use the NAICS Code Lookup tool on the Census website to obtain NAICS codes. The NAICS […]
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- Eric Coffie
- May 20, 2022
How to become a government contractor
When it comes to becoming a government contractor or subcontractor, you need to know a few key things to be successful. First, you need to understand how the government contracting process works and what types of contracts are available. Second, you need to find out where to look for government contracts you may be interested […]
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- Eric Coffie
- May 15, 2022
Is It Hard to Win a Government Contract?
Regardless of the size of your business, having a government contract is a good long-term strategy to keep your business relevant and productive. But how can you win a government contract? While a government contract seems like an intimidating goal, it’s much easier than you think to craft a strategy to win a contract. Is […]
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- Eric Coffie
- January 24, 2022
Karen Viera: Doctor, CEO, and SBA Award Winner
Learn from the doctor, CEO, and SBA Award Winner, Karen Viera, on how you don’t have to be an 8a certified to do business with the government! BACKGROUND Born in Barbados, Dr. Karen Viera came to Florida at the age of 18 to attend the Florida Institute of Technology. She has a master’s in management, […]
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- Eric Coffie
- January 21, 2022
Finding Bidders For “No Certification Needed” Contracts
Believe it or not, there are contracts amounting to $90 million, and no one is bidding on them. These are “No Certification Needed” Contracts and no one is showing up! If these contracts get lucky, maybe a maximum of three but generally, there aren’t enough people showing interest. We often hear complaints as to why […]
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- Eric Coffie
- January 17, 2022
Staci Redmon: Award-Winning Innovator and Advocate
An Award-Winning innovator and advocate, Staci Redmon, shares her journey in becoming who she is today. Learn her vision for her company and other small businesses! WHO IS STACI REDMON? Staci Redmon is an experienced and award-winning executive and innovator behind Strategy and Management Services (SAMS) Inc. Through her company, she led various innovations in […]
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- Eric Coffie
- January 14, 2022
Mike Melo: Serving People and Highlighting Values of Leadership!
Serve people and highlight the value of leadership with Mike Melo, the President and CEO of ITA International! BACKGROUND Mike Melo was a former U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer and Director for the program called Virginia Troops to Teachers at Old Dominion University. Then, in 2005, Melo and his wife founded ITA International, a global […]
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