The #2020USELECTION is almost here.   #DonaldTrump is running for re-election for President of the United States.  If elected, his policies could impact many small businesses.  Today, I look at Donald Trump's goals, along with my opinions on his goals. #USElection

The #2020USELECTION is almost here. #JOEBIDEN is running for President of the United States. If elected, his policies could impact many small businesses. Today, I look at JOE BIDEN policies along with my opinions on his policies. #USElection

The key to survival in tough economic times is managing your business money.  Many small businesses and entrepreneurs struggle with money.  Today, I will be providing ways to handle your money.

Small businesses need to understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) #federalacquisitionregulation #far in order to compete on government contracts.  After all government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulation is complicated. #governmentcontracting.  It can take years to understand the federal acquisition process.

Today, I will go tell you which parts of the Federal Acquisition Regulation you need to pay attention to when bidding on government contracts

Cashflow is money that is moving in and out of your business each month. Cash is coming in from clients (customers) when they buy your products or services. Cash goes out of the business whey you pay for rent, employees, and utilities. Trying to maintain your cash flow can be a daunting task. To help you solve this problem I am providing 12 ways to increase your cash flow.
#1 Invoice Immediately
#2 Get It in Writing
#3 Include a Specific Due Date on Invoices
#4 Use Electronic Invoicing
#5 Charge Late Fees
#6 Offer Incentive for EARLY Payment
#7 Do Not Pay Bills Early Pay On Time
#8 Hire a CPA
#9 Obtain a Line of Credit
#10 Sell Your Invoices (When Hurting for Cash)
#11 Use Periodic Payments
#12 Review Your Cash flow Weekly

To become a Government Contractor, you need to become familiar with the different types of contracts used by the Federal Government.  In this video, I will discuss the most popular contract types.  However, the list is not all-inclusive.  Here is the list of contract types covered:

• Firm-Fixed Price Contracts (FFP) - FAR Part 16.2 DFARS 216.2
• Cost-Reimbursement & Cost-Plus Contracts - FAR Part 16.3    DFARS 216.3
• Time & Material Contracts - FAR Part 16.6
• Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IDIQ) - FAR Part 16.5
• Cost Plus Incentive Fee Contract - FAR Subpart 16.301-3

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In this episode, I am talking about Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky. I look at the factors making life busier, the 4 part framework proposed in the book.  Enjoy

Let’s face it, we all need all the help we can get with government contracting. (#government contracting) That is where today’s topic comes into play. What is the DBE Program (#DBE)and Tips & Tricks is aimed to help you make the most of this program. The DBE certification can be complicated at first. But understanding the rules and regulations can make things easier for you. There are benefits to the DBE program and I will discuss them. I will also go over the upside and downside to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. (#Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) This is the only program where women-owned businesses are considered a minority. If you do highway, or railroad construction then this program is for you. In addition, vertical construction contractors can benefit also especially if your airport is undergoing major changes. Lastly, if you do airport concessions or want too then check out this program. Now, this program is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. However, your state department of transportation will be one of the agencies responsible for approving your application.

12 Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make With Employees and How To Avoid Them has been written based upon my experience of being an employee and an entrepreneur.  See I had business while still working. Entrepreneurs need advice.  They need to know what they are doing wrong and well as right.  I hope you enjoy this episode.

#entrepreneur #commonmistakes #employees

Search Engine Optimization or SEO (#SEO) for short is essential to draw in clients to your business. During the interview with Tanner Scott of Ranksey Digital Marketing, the following topics were discussed: backlinks (#backlinks) one-page websites, blogs, digital content (#digitalcontent), social media posts, what SEO (#WhatisSEO) is. Just to name a few.