In today's competitive business landscape, a successful entrepreneur requires more than just technical expertise and a keen sense of market trends. They also need a resilient mindset that can help them weather the storms of uncertainty, overcome obstacles, and stay motivated during ups and downs. This interactive and inspiring workshop, "Cultivating a Business Mindset for […]
Join the Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council's 2024 Business Conference, held at Microsoft's Campus. This immersive event is designed to empower businesses by exploring the transformative potential of cutting-edge technologies in today's digital landscape. Key Highlights: Expert Speakers: Engage with industry thought leaders and visionaries as they share insights and strategies for leveraging AI, Cloud, […]
By Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) Description Please join fellow economic development, local government, port, business, tribal, workforce/education and community leaders from throughout Washington June 18-20, 2024 to learn and engage with expert speakers, legislators and professionals on the current state of Washington economic development and gain new tools and insights for economic development in your community. […]
Paying taxes is inevitable. But reporting and paying the right amount of taxes timely is the goal you want to achieve to give you peace of mind and allow you to focus on more important areas, like driving your business forward. This 2.5-hour workshop will help you learn about: · Federal taxes imposed on your business. · Federal […]
The federal government aims to award 13 percent of all federal contracting dollars (15% by 2025) to small disadvantaged businesses. By getting certified as an 8(a) small business, you may compete and receive set-aside and sole-source federal contracts, receive one-on-one business development assistance, connect with procurement and compliance experts who understand regulations, and much more. […]
Are you overwhelmed by all the choices for your marketing your business in the new year? Not sure where your time is best spent? Are you following what everyone else is doing and hope it works for you too? A well-executed marketing plan will help you: Define your business with SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and […]
This workshop focuses on the Federal tax saving strategies that work best for small businesses, which are: · Electing S-Corporation status with the IRS. · Maximizing the deduction for business use of the home. · Demonstrating two ways you can compute the deduction for business use of personal vehicle. · Providing you examples of 7 different retirement plans and […]
The Federal and Washington state government's process to award a contract is likely nothing you've done before. There are numerous steps that you absolutely need to take to not only be considered, but also to be competitive in the process. This workshop will provide you with details on the tasks you need to perform to be successful, […]
In this episode of GovCon Coffee & Issues, Carroll Bernard and Michael LeJeune will discuss the deceptive allure of the “Middleman Strategy” in government contracting. They dissect its portrayal in social media versus the harsh realities, debunking myths and exposing its inherent flaws. From regulatory constraints to the challenges of niche specialization and vendor relationships, […]
Join the SBA on the 4th Wednesday of each month to learn more about the Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT) and the programs, resources, and technical assistance available to support your growth through international sales. Established in 2013 following a national mandate to do more to support international trade, WEOT is a collaborative team of […]
The federal government aims to award 13 percent of all federal contracting dollars (15% by 2025) to small disadvantaged businesses. By getting certified as an 8(a) small business, you may compete and receive set-aside and sole-source federal contracts, receive one-on-one business development assistance, connect with procurement and compliance experts who understand regulations, and much more. […]
Format: Live webinar (on-demand recording available on July 4, 2024) Date: June 27, 2024 Time: 10:00 a.m. PDT Duration: Approx. 90 minutes Instructor: Lisa Mundt, The Pulse of GovCon Learning Credits: 1.5 CPEs, 1.5 ATCs *Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording. Cost: $85. Free for MBDA Clients. Contact us to learn how to to receive your special discount […]
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