A photo of Northwestern University's national championship women's lacrosse team, taken during the athletes' recent visit to the White House, shows most of the nine women in the front row wearing flip-flop sandals along with their dresses and skirts. This created a flip-flop flap.*
What can flip-flops (the shoes, not the political posturing) possibly have to do with your government procurement contracting practices? And how do they relate to failure at procurement contracting?
Everyday, businesses large and small, well-established and brand new, try to open the door to doing business with the government, but they are in reality "wearing flip-flops." The successful contractors have understood what is appropriate and what is not. When government procurement personnel and end-users see how the company presents itself, they make a snap decision to open or shut the door, literally and figuratively.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2005
N. Va. to continue pacing regional economy
By Dominic Bonaiuto
07/06/2005
The success of Northern Virginia's economy, which is driving the rest of the metropolitan economy, will continue through the end of the decade even as growth begins to slow slightly and levels off, according to the region's premier economist.
The Washington region led the nation in job growth for the past five years, but half of those positions were filled here in Northern Virginia, which would have ranked fourth nationally by itself.
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07/06/2005
The success of Northern Virginia's economy, which is driving the rest of the metropolitan economy, will continue through the end of the decade even as growth begins to slow slightly and levels off, according to the region's premier economist.
The Washington region led the nation in job growth for the past five years, but half of those positions were filled here in Northern Virginia, which would have ranked fourth nationally by itself.
Read the entire article
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Article by Sharon Pinder
Before getting ‘married,’ businesses need to court each other
By Sharon R. Pinder
July 8, 2005
Special to The Daily Record
“If your business is not growing, then it is dying. It may be a slow, quiet death, but it is still dying.”
This powerful statement is a quote from entrepreneur Dr. Robert L. Wallace’s latest book, “Strategic Partnerships.” The book’s message is crystal clear. Survival of today’s businesses is dependent upon the ability to leverage strategic partnerships.
The concept of partnering is not new. Our nation’s largest and most successful businesses have always built strategic alliances, entered into joint ventures, and acquired or merged as normal business practices.
They recognize that these strategic partnerships are a key element in maintaining competitive advantage.
Why are partnerships so important in today’s marketplace?
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By Sharon R. Pinder
July 8, 2005
Special to The Daily Record
“If your business is not growing, then it is dying. It may be a slow, quiet death, but it is still dying.”
This powerful statement is a quote from entrepreneur Dr. Robert L. Wallace’s latest book, “Strategic Partnerships.” The book’s message is crystal clear. Survival of today’s businesses is dependent upon the ability to leverage strategic partnerships.
The concept of partnering is not new. Our nation’s largest and most successful businesses have always built strategic alliances, entered into joint ventures, and acquired or merged as normal business practices.
They recognize that these strategic partnerships are a key element in maintaining competitive advantage.
Why are partnerships so important in today’s marketplace?
Click Here to view the entire story
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Procurement hits home
Federal spending grows 18 percent in region
By Dee Ann Divis And Dustin Weaver
Examiner Staff
Published: Thursday, June 30, 2005 10:28 PM EDT
The amount of money spent by the federal government on goods and services in the Washington area, a total of $50 billion in fiscal year 2004, grew 18 percent over the previous year - a rate of growth nearly twice that seen by rest of the country.
The expansion continues a trend that now places 16 cents of every federal procurement dollar into the hands of area companies.
Read the full story here.
By Dee Ann Divis And Dustin Weaver
Examiner Staff
Published: Thursday, June 30, 2005 10:28 PM EDT
The amount of money spent by the federal government on goods and services in the Washington area, a total of $50 billion in fiscal year 2004, grew 18 percent over the previous year - a rate of growth nearly twice that seen by rest of the country.
The expansion continues a trend that now places 16 cents of every federal procurement dollar into the hands of area companies.
Read the full story here.
Congressional Action To Stop Junk Faxes Helps Small Business
From the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. - With the passage of the Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005 (S. 714) Congress has acted to stop junk faxes while ensuring that small businesses can communicate with their customers. The legislation will ensure that business can send faxes to customers with whom they already have an established business relationship without having to obtain written prior approval. The bill has been sent to President Bush for his signature.
"The passage of the Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005 by both the U.S. House and Senate is good for small businesses and their customers," said Chief Counsel for Advocacy Thomas M. Sullivan. "Junk faxes remain illegal, but real estate agents can still fax listings based on a telephone request, jobbers can fax updated price lists to stores, and caterers can fax menus to brides-to-be. It's bipartisan win-win legislation that's good for all concerned," he said.
To read the full press release click here.
For more information, visit www.sba.gov/advo , or call (202) 205-6533
WASHINGTON, D.C. - With the passage of the Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005 (S. 714) Congress has acted to stop junk faxes while ensuring that small businesses can communicate with their customers. The legislation will ensure that business can send faxes to customers with whom they already have an established business relationship without having to obtain written prior approval. The bill has been sent to President Bush for his signature.
"The passage of the Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005 by both the U.S. House and Senate is good for small businesses and their customers," said Chief Counsel for Advocacy Thomas M. Sullivan. "Junk faxes remain illegal, but real estate agents can still fax listings based on a telephone request, jobbers can fax updated price lists to stores, and caterers can fax menus to brides-to-be. It's bipartisan win-win legislation that's good for all concerned," he said.
To read the full press release click here.
For more information, visit www.sba.gov/advo , or call (202) 205-6533
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