Part 1 of 2: Harness the Power of Strategy to Build Success — Part 1 of a 2-part post on harnessing the power of the future to drive your business today. The interesting thing about the future is that it lies just beyond our grasp. To the best of our abilities, we as humans cannot step one nanosecond beyond the moment that exists…

Essential Things to Know Before You Start Government Contracting — The lagging economy and impacts of the pandemic to the US economy have forced many businesses to look for more stable ways to keep their teams working. …

Doing the Right Thing Can Pay Off — Sustainability in business is not just a trend; it is an integral part of modern business operations. Most often it is described as a commitment of businesses to operate in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. …

Build a Path for Small Business Success — Plan Backward and Move Forward As the small business world moves at an increasingly fast pace, managers need to set concrete goals, understand capabilities and design appropriate solutions to achieve these objectives. This process pinpoints a target, identifies what it takes to get there, and works backward to bridge the gap between the current state…

Making Sense of Your Business Environment — Market analysis serves as the compass by which small businesses navigate the ever-evolving commercial landscape. It is a crucial tool for understanding the dynamics of the marketplace, providing invaluable insight into consumer preferences, competitors, and the overarching business environment. These insights can significantly influence strategic planning, operational adjustments, and investment…

Long Term Stability in a Volatile Economy — The role of government in society is pivotal, a nucleus around which our everyday lives revolve. Today, the US government stands as the largest single purchaser of goods and services worldwide. This opportunity is a largely untapped reservoir for professional service providers, including but not limited to doctors, lawyers, accountants…

Addressing Skills and Labor Shortages in Small Businesses — In recent years, businesses across sectors have been grappling with a potent challenge: a growing skills and labor shortage. For the foreseeable future, small business staffing will continue to be a pressing concern for many companies in sectors such as government contracting, professional services, and engineering/construction. …

Building Competitive Advantage for American Small Business — In the world of business management, two terms frequently converge yet often misconstrued as synonymous are ‘business plan’ and ‘strategy’. This conflation can lead American small business owners, particularly those providing goods and services to the U.S. government, into the pitfall of directionless operations and stunted growth. A business plan…

2023/2024 is a Great Time to Build and Grow — As we work through the core of 2023 and anticipate the unfolding landscape of 2024, it is crucial to comprehend the market trends that will significantly influence small businesses. The small business sector is a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment with market trends that reflect broader economic, social, and technological shifts…