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Join us tonight! There’s still time to 📢 Attention all budding government contractors! 📢 Get ready to elevate your journey in the government contracting sector with a masterclass you can’t afford to miss! Curtis M. celebrated entrepreneur, innovator, and a “Game Changer” as recognized by the White House Policy Advisor for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, invites you to join him in a transformational webinar: “Navigating the Path to Government Contracting: A Ten-Step Masterclass.” With 27+ years of experience under his belt, Dr. Meriweather is set to demystify the complexities of government contracting and provide you with a ten-step strategy that guarantees success in securing and maintaining government contracts. In this insightful session, you will: 🎯 Discover the art of strategic market positioning using intelligence data. 🤝 Learn the secrets to forging influential relationships. 📚 Understand the nuances of government requirements and how to develop bespoke solutions that make you stand out. 👥 Uncover the strategies for recruiting and retaining the right talent. 📈 And most importantly, learn how to perform, comply, and evolve from past experiences. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to learn from the best! Remember, spots are limited, so hurry up and register now to embark on a successful journey in government contracting! 💼🚀 10 Steps to Government Contracting https://lnkd.in/gqi4KChn Brought to you by the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce #GovernmentContracting #Masterclass #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Webinar #registernow

📢 Attention all budding government contractors! 📢 Get ready to elevate your journey in the government contracting sector with a masterclass you can't afford to miss! Curtis M. celebrated entrepreneur, innovator, and a "Game Changer" as recognized by the White House Policy Advisor for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, invites you to join him in a transformational webinar: "Navigating the Path to Government Contracting: A Ten-Step Masterclass." With 27+ years of experience under his belt, Dr. Meriweather is set to demystify the complexities of government contracting and provide you with a ten-step strategy that guarantees success in securing and maintaining government contracts. In this insightful session, you will: 🎯 Discover the art of strategic market positioning using intelligence data. 🤝 Learn the secrets to forging influential relationships. 📚 Understand the nuances of government requirements and how to develop bespoke solutions that make you stand out. 👥 Uncover the strategies for recruiting and retaining the right talent. 📈 And most importantly, learn how to perform, comply, and evolve from past experiences. Don't miss this golden opportunity to learn from the best! Remember, spots are limited, so hurry up and register now to embark on a successful journey in government contracting! 💼🚀 https://lnkd.in/eDdk4MzB Brought to you by the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce #GovernmentContracting #Masterclass #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Webinar #registernow

Is Failure a Badge of Dishonor or a Stepping Stone? My Shocking Experience with the FMB. I've openly shared the story of my family business failing in 2015. While it still impacts me today, it shouldn't define my future. This, however, is exactly what happened recently. I was in discussions with the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) about collaborating to support their members. They even invited me to their annual awards ceremony, celebrating the industry's best. Feeling optimistic, I applied for associate membership. Imagine my surprise when my application was denied solely due to the 2015 failure. Their policy excludes businesses previously in liquidation, regardless of the circumstances. This raises critical questions: Does failure truly define an entrepreneur? Especially in our industry, with a notoriously high failure rate in the early years, isn't this policy excluding a vast majority of potential members? Does the FMB truly understand the entrepreneurial journey? Failure is often a stepping stone to success, offering invaluable lessons. Shouldn't the industry's representative body acknowledge this? What about ethical failures vs. genuine challenges? I understand there are bad actors, but many businesses, like mine, succumb to issues beyond their control, like non-paying clients. Shouldn't the FMB differentiate between these situations? If the FMB, meant to represent our industry, is so out of touch with the realities of running a business here, how can it effectively advocate for its members? Let's start a conversation! Share your thoughts in the comments below. Have you faced similar situations? How can we ensure industry organizations truly support all entrepreneurs, regardless of their past experiences? #entrepreneurship #failure #FMB #construction #support #community P.S. I tagged the FMB in this post, hoping to engage in a productive dialogue. Let's see what response they have. FMB FMB

Embracing the challenging journey, where showing up isn't always easy. Grateful for the unwavering support and belief from those who see the potential within us. Drawing wisdom from the invaluable insights of senior citizens. ♻️ #Wastepreneur #entrepreneurshipjourney #youngentrepreneurs #Youthinbusiness #Gratitude #continuouslearning

Once you taste the freedom of self-employment, there's no going back to the ordinary. 🌟 Embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and embark on your journey to professional excellence today! 💪🏆 #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #excellence

“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.” —Mary Kay Ash So what's holding you back from achieving entrepreneurial success? You can do whatever you set your mind to. Working with a professional consultant can definitely help. #businessanalytics #businessstrategy

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Tomorrow marks the commencement of our highly anticipated #Onward Conference! The second annual conference is poised to equip entrepreneurs with the tools, insights, and strategies needed to navigate the transaction process like a pro. The day will be filled with: • Valuable insights from seasoned entrepreneurs who've successfully exited. • Actionable strategies straight from the playbook of exit planning professionals. • Lessons learned, successes celebrated, and wisdom shared by industry trailblazers. We'll see you tomorrow! #NewEdgeWealth

Outspending or outsmarting? In the entrepreneurial rat race, which do you think reigns supreme? If you're leaning towards spending, let's flip the script. Success is not a purchase, it's a creation. Top entrepreneurs who've stood the test of time can vouch for this. What sets their empire apart? Creativity, resilience, and authenticity - essentials money can't buy. Sure, big budgets might get you a front-row seat. But the spotlight fades, trends shift, markets change, and consumers evolve. You can't buy a bulletproof business. But guess what can build an empire that endures these tides? Genuine innovation! So, let's disrupt the norm. Instead of reaching for our wallets, let's dig deeper into our wells of innovation. _________________________ ➡️ Exciting News! Launching July 2024: THE BUSINESS OF #DEI MASTERCLASS - Subscriber to our weekly Newsletter - The Business of #DEI to get early access to this long awaited limited access Masterclass and join over 3000 professionals looking to live the life and have the impact they were meant to! Subscribe here: lnkd.in/d_E8EuTp ➡️ You can also join 28,000 professionals to learn simplified, yet vital, science-based #humanresources, #DEI and people strategies by following: https://lnkd.in/gf4q2u7j

I am genuinely humbled to share that our research insight paper, "What the Pandemic Has Taught Us About Crisis Management", authored by Dr. Matthias Breier, Sascha Kraus, and myself, has been recognized with the Schulze Publication Award 2022. The article summarizes our findings from multiple studies conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic and reflects on our critical learnings for crisis management in general. These are most likely vital capabilities that are more relevant than ever these days. The article can be accessed online here: https://lnkd.in/eMHpMZYB The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation recognizes the emerging thought leaders in entrepreneurship every year whose submissions have exceptional merit through EIX | Entrepreneur & Innovation Exchange and FamilyBusiness.Org. Schulze Awards are a significant achievement, exhibiting quality of thought and quality as they pass through the EIX and familybusiness.org review communities. WIFU@Research WIFU-Stiftung Universität Witten/Herdecke Uwe H. Witten #SchulzePublicationAwards #Research #CrisisManagement #familybusiness #familyfirms