Let’s Talk About Grading on a Very Steep Curve
How do you make a C (at best) an A or A+? Use the math prescribed in the SBA Small Business Procurement Scorecard, that’s how. This is my annual swipe at the results of the scoring that assesses the...
Discussing Innovation with Dolores and Raj (Ep. 002)
On April 11th at the Olive Theater on Fort Knox, Dolores Kuchina-Musina, Raj Sharma, and I facilitated a discussion at the 2024 U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) and U.S. Army Recruiting Command...
Discussing Innovation with Dolores and Raj (Pre-HRC CWI)
On April 11th at the Olive Theater on Fort Knox, Dolores Kuchina-Musina, Raj Sharma, and I will facilitate a discussion at the 2024 U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) and U.S. Army Recruiting Command...
5 Reasons to Present at the 2025 Insight Summit
Being a part of the federal contracting community since I was in my early twenties, has been the ride of a lifetime. The experiences, knowledge, relationships, and impacts I have seen and been a part ...
Bootcamp and the Government’s OSINT strategy
Ethical Stalking for Government Contractors® Bootcamp is the flagship education and training program of The ASBC. It’s been that way since 2009. As we continue to build it to serve the evolving needs ...
Fuhgeddaboudit Syndrome
The Covid-19 pandemic was a catalyst for major changes in workplace culture, and societal behavior. Many types of businesses and business opportunities were gained and lost, but I'm not certain which ...
Small things, big difference(s)
Growing up we were told to brush twice a day, and we should eat apples to keep doctor's away. Vitamin supplements and meals including beets were hard to choke down while my friends munched on sweets. ...
Getting in the Room
In my role as co-founder of The ASBC, I have met, and continue to meet some of the most amazing and inspiring people. Some of them are experienced business owners and entrepreneurs, and others are...
RFIs: An intricate and difficult problem
Conundrum is defined by Merriam-Webster as "an intricate and difficult problem," a phrase that is a massive understatement when the "problem" being discussed is federal agency market research. Specifically,...
We’re here!
Happy New Year to you!From a business standpoint, what does 2024 have in store for you? How much of that is in your control? Have you established resolutions, or did you select a word to serve as your...
