CEO Accelerator Program
Easy-to-follow advice to
"Build a profitable business that works without the owners to raise capital & ultimately SELL IT."
For Questions, contact Russell Teter, Certified Coach,
at rteter@umd.edu or 240-463-8686.
See Application Links Below
Upcoming Schedule
FastTrac Accelerator - 10 Thursday Evenings (9/14 - 11/16)
Register today for $50 for Accepted Maryland Connected Business/Resident;* $995 Non-Maryland Connected Business/Resident
FastTrac Accelerator - 10 Thursday Evenings (9/14 - 11/16) @ Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) in Columbia
- Materials Designed for Pre and Early Ventures Ventures (Less than $50K) - Invest 10 Thursday Evenings (30 Hours) In-Person With An Internationally Certified Business Coach To Launch Their Businesses.
- FORMAT: Ten (10) Thursday Evenings: Sept 14 – Nov 16 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) for In-Person Group Coaching and Peer-to-Peer Advising at the Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) at 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive (Suite 300), Columbia, MD 21046; On-Demand 24/7 access to content, templates, and tools as you progress through five modules that mirror the entrepreneurial journey; One-On-One Virtual Coaching, Scheduled as Needed. By the end, you will have developed and refined your entrepreneurial vision into a thoroughly researched and tested plan.
- COST: $50 for Accepted Maryland Business/Resident or Connected by Doing Business in/with Maryland- $945 scholarship (up to 24 participants) from the Maryland Innovation Center's BRITE (Business Revitalization Initiative Through Entrepreneurship) program (www.mdinnovationcenter.com) powered by Howard County Economic Development Authority (aharper@hceda.org); $995 Non-Maryland Connected Business/Resident
- Description: The curriculum follows the Kauffman FastTrac® program and includes:
- Explore Your Innovative Business Idea;
- Identify and Meet Market Needs;
- Set Financial Goals;
- Plan Your Products/Services;
- Research and Analyze the Market;
- Discover Your Competitive Advantage;
- Build Your Own Organization and Team;
- Plan for a Profitable Business;
- Understand Cash Flow and Acquiring Funds;
- Implement Your Business Plan.
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Growth Accelerator - 7 Wednesday Evenings (10/4 - 11/15)
Register today for $50 for Accepted Maryland Connected Business/Resident;* $695 Non-Maryland Connected Business/Resident
Growth Accelerator - 7 Wednesday Evenings (10/4 - 11/15) at the Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) in Columbia
- Materials Designed for Firms with Revenue of $50K - $250K - Invest 7–Weekly Evenings (21 Hours) In-Person with Business Coaches to Work ON, Not IN Your Business, Develop a Market Strategy, Generate Customers, Create a Growth Plan, Identify Actionable Priorities, Find Funding Pathways, and Produce a Business Pitch.
- FORMAT: Invest 7 Wednesday Evenings, October 4 – November 15 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) for In-Person Group Coaching and Peer-to-Peer Advising at the Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) at 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive (Suite 300), Columbia, MD 21046; Four (4) Modules (4 Hours) On-Demand Virtual Training; 24/7 Access to "Accelerator Virtual Library" of 100 Hours of Books, Articles, Workbooks, and Videos; One-On-One Virtual Coaching, Scheduled as Needed
- COST: $50 for Accepted Maryland Business/Resident or Connected by Doing Business in/with Maryland- $645 scholarship (up to 24 participants) from the Maryland Innovation Center's BRITE (Business Revitalization Initiative Through Entrepreneurship) program (www.mdinnovationcenter.com) powered by Howard County Economic Development Authority (aharper@hceda.org); $695 Non-Maryland Connected Business/Resident
- Description:
- Develop strategic thinking skills and independent problem-solving techniques relevant to "work "on" rather than "in" the business" that convert opportunities and overcome challenges;
- Learn how to clarify your message, qualify leads, consistently decrease marketing costs, build loyal customers, and increase your market share;
- Develop a fully integrated, results-driven marketing strategy to create success within eCommerce, Business-to-Business (B2B), and Business-to-Government (B2G);
- Identify feasible solutions to develop a "One-Page Strategic Growth Plan;"
- Choose a structured approach for every identified strategic priority for the next 12 months by using effectiveness and efficiency concepts;
- Leverage assets to secure the necessary financing to grow;
- Practice your presentation skills to raise money from investors/lenders, gain new customers, and empower employees/subcontractors.
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CEO Accelerator – 5 Wednesday Mornings (10/11 - 11/8)
Register today for $95 for Accepted Maryland Connected Business/Resident;* $695 Non-Maryland Connected Business/Resident
CEO Accelerator – 5 Wednesday Mornings (10/11 - 11/8) @ Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) in Columbia.
- Materials Designed for Firms with Revenue of $250K - $20M - Invest 5–Weekly Mornings (15 Hours) In-Person with an Internationally Certified Business Coach to "Create Systemized Plan to Earn More (61% MORE MONEY Yearly) and Build Effective Processes To Work Less (Eliminate Dependence for MORE TIME) to Ultimately Sell It (BUILD EQUITY to Raise Capital/Exit)"
- FORMAT: Invest 5–Weekly Mornings 5 Wednesday Mornings, October 11 – November 8 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) for In-Person Group Coaching and Peer-to-Peer Advising at the Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) at 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive (Suite 300), Columbia, MD 21046; Four (4) Modules (4 Hours) On-Demand Virtual Training; 24/7 Access to "Accelerator Virtual Library" of 100 Hours of Books, Articles, Workbooks, and Videos; One-On-One Virtual Coaching, Scheduled as Needed
- COST: $95 for Accepted Maryland Business/Resident or Connected by Doing Business in/with Maryland- $600 scholarship (up to 12 participants) from the Maryland Innovation Center's BRITE (Business Revitalization Initiative Through Entrepreneurship) program (www.mdinnovationcenter.com) powered by Howard County Economic Development Authority (aharper@hceda.org); $695 Non-Maryland Connected Business/Resident
- Description:
- Work "on" rather than "in" the Business, creating dramatic enhancements that will lead to the lifestyle intended;
- Become a catalyst for continuous improvement;
- Increasing money-making mindset and financial knowledge;
- Build a clear and compelling team that focuses on customer needs, is strategically aligned to personal goals, and is financially viable;
- Instill a cadence of accountability to execute and achieve the most critical results;
- Develop essential systems that drive enduring, measurable results, attract and retain talent, improve work processes, and develop intense customer loyalty;
- Inspire employees to work towards critical priorities and create an environment where employees want to contribute their best efforts;
- Create a strategic collaborative environment among peer business owners to turn challenges into opportunities (collective CEO Think Tank known as a "Mastermind Group");
- Communicate with clarity and certainty;
- Interact with a natural and composed demeanor;
- Convey complex material directly and simply;
- Outline:
- PART 1 (Weeks 1-3): Look Beyond the Crises and Open DOORS to Make Money (Worksheets 1 and 2), Increase Profits 61% Year Over Year (Worksheets 3 - 12), Strategic Execution: Getting the MOST Profitable Things Done ("Drive 5 to Earn More"), Your Activities – One-Page Plan to Win More Time and Money ("Strategic Growth Plan"), Leverage Resources to Fund Growth for Profitability and Sustainability (Summary Loan Proposal);
- PART 2 (Weeks 3-5) CASH Principle To Build Capacity (90 Day Action Steps/Scorecard), Effective Contributions in 27 Processes to Improve ("Process Priority Matrix"), Marketing: Fresh Strategies: Brand Strategy, Lead Generation, Sales (Template: Campaign), Operations: Service Customer Within Profit Margin (Samples: Guest Journey Canvas), Organization: Legal/Risk Management, Human Resources (Template: Process Improvement), Fiscal Fitness (Template: Cash Flow Budget), Effective Communication to Investors, Customers, and Employees (High Impact Presentation).
SIGN UP FOR $600 SCHOLARSHIP AND $95 PAYMENT LINK
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CEO Accelerator - 2-Day (10/19 & 11/9)
Register today for $89 Maryland Connected Business/Resident;* $320 Non-Maryland Connected Business/Resident
CEO Accelerator - 2-Day (10/19 and 11/9) Virtual Strategic Planning Retreat – Virtual Coaching.
- Invest Two Days (12 hours) Virtually with an Internationally Certified Business Coach to "Create Systemized Plan to Earn More (61% MORE MONEY Yearly) and Build Effective Processes To Work Less (Eliminate Dependence for MORE TIME) to Ultimately Sell It (BUILD EQUITY to Raise Capital/Exit)";
- FORMAT: Two (2) Days on Thursday: October 19 and November 9 (9 AM–12 PM; 1:30-4:30 PM) Small Group Virtual Coaching; Four (4) Modules (4 Hours) On-Demand Virtual Training; 24/7 Access to "Accelerator Virtual Library" of 100 Hours of Books, Articles, Workbooks, and Videos; One-On-One Virtual Coaching, Scheduled as Needed
- COST: $89 for Accepted Maryland Business/Resident or Connected by Doing Business in/with Maryland (up to 10 participants) powered by the U.S. Small Business Administration; $320 (Full Price) for Non-Maryland Connected Business/Resident
- Description:
- Become a catalyst for continuous improvement;
- Increasing money-making mindset and financial knowledge;
- Build a clear and compelling team that focuses on customer needs, is strategically aligned to personal goals, and is financially viable;
- Instill a cadence of accountability to execute on and achieve the most critical results;
- Develop essential systems that drive enduring, measurable results, attract and retain talent, improve work processes, and develop intense customer loyalty;
- Inspire employees to work towards critical priorities and create an environment where employees want to contribute their best efforts;
- Communicate with clarity and certainty;
- Explore techniques to overcome adverse situations and invigorate people to embrace change and take action.
- Outline:
- Day 1: Look Beyond the Crises and Open DOORS to Make Money (Worksheets 1 and 2), Increase Profits 61% Year Over Year (Worksheets 3 - 12), Strategic Execution: Getting the MOST Profitable Things Done ("Drive 5 to Earn More"); Your Activities – One-Page Plan to Win More Time and Money ("Strategic Growth Plan"), Leverage Resources to Fund Growth for Profitability and Sustainability (Summary Loan Proposal);
- Day 2: CASH Principle To Build Capacity (90 Day Action Steps/Scorecard), Effective Contributions in 27 Processes to Improve ("Process Priority Matrix"), Marketing: Fresh Strategies: Brand Strategy, Lead Generation, Sales (Template: Campaign); Operations: Service Customer Within Profit Margin (Samples: Guest Journey Canvas), Organization: Legal/Risk Management, Human Resources (Template: Process Improvement), Fiscal Fitness (Template: Cash Flow Budget), Effective Communication to Investors, Customers, and Employees (High Impact Presentation).
SIGN UP and PAY $89
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FastTrac Accelerator - 2 Full Saturdays (10/21 & 11/4)
Register today for $50 for Accepted Maryland Connected Business/Resident;* $495 Non-Maryland Connected Business/Resident
FastTrac Accelerator - 2 Full Saturdays (10/21 and 11/4) @ Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) in Columbia.
- Materials Designed for Pre and Early Ventures (Less than $50K) - Invest Two Saturdays (15 Hours) In-Person With An Internationally Certified Business Coach To Launch Their Businesses.
- FORMAT: Two (2) Days Saturday, Oct 21 and Nov 4 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) for In-Person Group Coaching and Peer-to-Peer Advising at the Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) at 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive (Suite 300), Columbia, MD 21046; On-Demand 24/7 access to content, templates, and tools as you progress through five modules that mirror the entrepreneurial journey; One-On-One Virtual Coaching, Scheduled as Needed. By the end, you will have developed and refined your entrepreneurial vision into a thoroughly researched and tested plan.
- COST: $50 for Accepted Maryland Business/Resident or Connected by Doing Business in/with Maryland- $470 scholarship (up to 24 participants) from the Maryland Innovation Center's BRITE (Business Revitalization Initiative Through Entrepreneurship) program (www.mdinnovationcenter.com) powered by Howard County Economic Development Authority (aharper@hceda.org); $495 Non-Maryland Connected Business/Resident
- Description/Outline: The curriculum follows the Kauffman FastTrac® program and includes:
- Explore Your Innovative Business Idea;
- Identify and Meet Market Needs;
- Set Financial Goals;
- Plan Your Products/Services;
- Research and Analyze the Market;
- Discover Your Competitive Advantage;
- Build Your Own Organization and Team;
- Plan for a Profitable Business;
- Understand Cash Flow and Acquiring Funds;
- Implement Your Business Plan.
SIGN UP FOR A $400 SCHOLARSHIP AND $50 PAYMENT LINK
Register Today
Strategic Business Growth to Win More!: ACCELERATOR VIRTUAL LIBRARY (Part 1)
Register today for $0
Strategic Business Growth to Win More!: ACCELERATOR VIRTUAL LIBRARY (Part 1) - 50 Hours of Content
- "Create Systemized Plan to Earn More (61% MORE MONEY Yearly)" with 24/7 Access to Over 50 Hours of Books, Articles, Workbooks, and Videos
- AFTER REGISTRATION, YOU WILL RECEIVE EMAIL WITH ACCESS TO THE LIBRARY.
- No Cost (Normal Cost: $75) Powered by U.S. Small Business Administration
- Description:
- Create a Money-Making Model in New Economy: Look Beyond the Crises and Open DOORS to Make Money, Increase Profits 61% Year Over Year, Strategic Execution: Getting the MOST Profitable Things Done ("Drive 5 to Earn More"), Your Activities – One-Page Plan to Win More Time and Money ("Strategic Growth Plan"), Leverage Resources to Fund Growth for Profitability and Sustainability (Summary Loan Proposal);
- Understand 3 Areas: Marketing (Business Development), Operations (Contract Management for Job to be Done), Organizational (Legal, HR, Fiscal); Resources include: Financial Building Blocks; Answer Key Questions to Make Money Despite Crises; Build Effective Processes;
- AND MORE!
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Access to Opportunities-Federal, State & Local Government Contracting
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Access to Opportunities-Federal, State and Local Government Contracting-VIRTUAL LIBRARY -- Tools, Tips, Tactics, Talent, Techniques, Training, Tackle (Equipment)--TO WIN MORE!
- 24/7 Access to the Virtual Library of Recorded Webinars
- AFTER REGISTRATION ("Sign Up"), YOU WILL RECEIVE LOGIN WITH THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF SMALL, MINORITY and WOMEN BUSINESS AFFAIRS (eduardo.hayden@maryland.gov)
- No Cost (Normal Cost: $ $95) Powered by the U.S. Small Business Administration
- Description:
- Understand what the Federal Government (APG, Fort Detrick, Joint Base Andrews, NASA, NSA, NIH), State of Maryland (DGS, MAA/BWI, MDOT) and Local Governments (Anne Arundel, Cecil, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery Prince George's Counties) BUYS, what they DO NOT BUY, and HOW THEY BUY;
- Obtain resources on identifying/Nurture Opportunities, Writing Proposals/Bidding, Contact Management, AND MORE!;
- Secure the necessary financing to grow.
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WEBINAR (Recording): Best Strategic Practices for Sales/Business Development to FIND & WIN CONTRACTS!
Register today for $0
- Spend Three Hours (3 Hours) Virtually on a Recorded Webinar with Procurement Experts / Officials and a Certified Sales Coach to BUILD AND CONVERT Your Pipeline Of Federal, State, and Commercial Contracting Opportunities.
- iteFORMAT: Three Hours (3 Hours) Recorded Webinar (Asynchronous Learning Module); Virtual Library to a Four Part Series "Access to Opportunities-Federal, State and Local Government" with the Governor's Office Of Small, Minority and Women Business Affairs (eduardo.hayden@maryland.gov); Sales/Business Development Library of Tools, eBooks, and More from Sandler Training's "Sales Academy" (authorized licensee matthew@neubergerco.com); One-On-One Virtual Coaching, Scheduled as Neededm
- COST: $0 (NO COST) Powered by the U.S. Small Business Administration; $29 (Normal Cost)
- Description:
- Join worldwide leader Sandler Training as they teach and apply Sandler's "7-Step System" to capture Federal, State, and commercial contracts. Sandler Training is one of the world's top-ranked sales/business development training companies and has earned numerous awards and recognition for its performance in the industry;
- This session will focus on the best sales/business development strategies and practices to FIND AND WIN CONTRACTS! Effective communication is vital to build and convert a pipeline (BEYOND SAM.GOV AND eMMA) of sub, prime, and commercial opportunities;
- To successfully sell your products/services, you must communicate with clarity and certainty, interact naturally and composedly, and stand out from the crowd;
- A certified Sandler Training Instructor, as well as procurement experts/officials from federal and state government, will help you understand how to: convey complex material directly and simply, discover ways to project confidence and enthusiasm to build credibility, deliver winning sales presentations, create a system that will drive up your conversion rates by 20%, build rapport by using qualifying and insightful questions to identify a prospect's pain or emotional discomfort, explore techniques to overcome adverse situations, build trusting relationships that lead to increased wins; and communicate effectively to investors/underwriters to raise the capital necessary for growth;
- PLUS: Learn about new Federal opportunities and State priorities under the current Governor;
- This is an abridged version of Sandler Training's 8 -Week "Sales Academy" (a $2,500 Value): "The numbers prove it—Sandler-trained salespeople close more sales, more quickly, profitably, and consistently than any other training." - Aberdeen Group Research;
- BONUS: Communicate effectively to investors/underwriters to raise the capital necessary for growth;
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CEO Accelerator - YOUR Company Fall RETREAT
Register today for $95 PER PERSON for Accepted Maryland Connected Business/Resident;* $495 PER PERSON for Non-Maryland Connected Business/Resident
CEO Accelerator - YOUR Company Fall RETREAT – Any Time. Any Where. Any Way.
- REGISTER 3 OR MORE FROM SAME COMPANY FOR A FALL RETREAT: 15 Hours of Materials Customized for Your Firms - Invest Up to 15 Hours with an Internationally Certified Business Coach to "Create Systemized Plan to Earn More (61% MORE MONEY Yearly) and Build Effective Processes To Work Less (Eliminate Dependence for MORE TIME) to Ultimately Sell It (BUILD EQUITY to Raise Capital/Exit)"
- FORMAT: In-Person (You Select Location) or Virtual – You Select Dates/Times (Possible Location at the Maryland Innovation Center at 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive (Suite 300), Columbia, MD 21046; Four (4) Modules (4 Hours) On-Demand Virtual Training; 24/7 Access to "Accelerator Virtual Library" of 100 Hours of Books, Articles, Workbooks, and Videos; One-On-One Virtual Coaching, Scheduled as Needed
- COST: $95 PER PERSON (Minimum 3) for Accepted Maryland Business/Resident or Connected by Doing Business in/with Maryland- $400 scholarship Per Person from the Maryland Innovation Center's BRITE (Business Revitalization Initiative Through Entrepreneurship) program (www.mdinnovationcenter.com) powered by Howard County Economic Development Authority (aharper@hceda.org); $495 PER PERSON (Minimum 3) for Non-Maryland Connected Business/Resident. PAYMENT AFTER DATES SELECTED!
- Description: (Individual Description Personalized for Your Need)
- Work "on" rather than "in" the Business, creating dramatic enhancements that will lead to the lifestyle intended;
- Become a catalyst for continuous improvement;
- Increasing money-making mindset and financial knowledge;
- Build a clear and compelling team that focuses on customer needs, is strategically aligned to personal goals, and is financially viable;
- Instill a cadence of accountability to execute on and achieve the most critical results;
- Develop essential systems that drive enduring, measurable results, attract and retain talent, improve work processes, and develop intense customer loyalty;
- Inspire employees to work towards critical priorities and create an environment where employees want to contribute their best efforts;
- Create a strategic collaborative environment among peer business owners to turn challenges into opportunities (collective CEO Think Tank known as a "Mastermind Group");
- Communicate with clarity and certainty;
- Interact with a natural and composed demeanor;
- Convey complex material directly and simply;
- POSSIBLE OUTLINE (Specific Outline Customized for Your Company):
- PART 1: Look Beyond the Crises and Open DOORS to Make Money (Worksheets 1 and 2), Increase Profits 61% Year Over Year (Worksheets 3 - 12), Strategic Execution: Getting the MOST Profitable Things Done ("Drive 5 to Earn More"), Your Activities – One-Page Plan to Win More Time and Money ("Strategic Growth Plan"), Leverage Resources to Fund Growth for Profitability and Sustainability (Summary Loan Proposal);
- PART 2: CASH Principle To Build Capacity (90 Day Action Steps/Scorecard), Effective Contributions in 27 Processes to Improve ("Process Priority Matrix"), Marketing: Fresh Strategies: Brand Strategy, Lead Generation, Sales (Template: Campaign), Operations: Service Customer Within Profit Margin (Samples: Guest Journey Canvas), Organization: Legal/Risk Management, Human Resources (Template: Process Improvement), Fiscal Fitness (Template: Cash Flow Budget), Effective Communication to Investors, Customers, and Employees (High Impact Presentation).
SIGN UP YOUR COMPANY (Payment After Dates Selected)
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Business-to-Government (B2G) Webinar Recordings: Best Practices in Sales/Business Development
Register today for No cost
Business-to-Government (B2G) Webinar Recordings: Best Practices in Sales/Business Development…with Sandler Training and Access to Opportunities Federal, State and Local Government Contracting (4 Part Series)
- Recorded Webinars with Procurement Experts / Officials and a Certified Sales Coach to BUILD AND CONVERT Your Pipeline Of Federal, State, and Commercial Contracting Opportunities.
- 24/7 Access to the Virtual Library of 5 Recorded Webinars. After you register, you will receive an email from rteter@umd.edu WITH the Governor's Office of Small, Minority and Women Business Affairs (eduardo.hayden@maryland.gov) and the Sales/Business Development Library of Tools, eBooks, and More from Sandler Training's "Sales Academy" authorized licensee (matthew@neubergerco.com).
- No Cost (Normal Cost: $95) Powered by the U.S. Small Business Administration
- Best Practices in Sales/Business Development to FIND and WIN CONTRACTS..with Sandler Training: Join worldwide leader Sandler Training as they teach and apply Sandler's "7-Step System" to capture Federal, State, and commercial contracts; This session will focus on the best sales/business development strategies and practices to FIND and WIN CONTRACTS! Effective communication is vital to building and converting a pipeline (BEYOND SAM.GOV AND eMMA) of sub, prime, and commercial opportunities; To successfully sell your products/services, you must communicate with clarity and certainty, interact naturally and composedly, and stand out from the crowd; A certified Sandler Training Instructor, as well as procurement experts/officials from federal and state government, will help you understand how to: convey complex material directly and simply, discover ways to project confidence and enthusiasm to build credibility, deliver winning sales presentations, create a system that will drive up your conversion rates by 20%, build rapport by using qualifying and insightful questions to identify a prospect's pain or emotional discomfort, explore techniques to overcome adverse situations, build trusting relationships that lead to increased wins; and communicate effectively to investors/underwriters to raise the capital necessary for growth. PLUS: Learn about new Federal opportunities and State priorities under the current Governor; This is an abridged version of Sandler Training's 8 -Week "Sales Academy" (a $2,500 Value).
- Access to Opportunities-Federal, State and Local Government Contracting 4 Part TO WIN MORE! -- Tools, Tips, Tactics, Talent, Techniques, Training, Tackle (Equipment)-- Series: Understand what the Federal Government (APG, Fort Detrick, Joint Base Andrews, NASA, NSA, NIH), State of Maryland (DGS, MAA/BWI, MDOT) and Local Governments (Anne Arundel, Cecil, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery Prince George's Counties) BUYS, what they DO NOT BUY, and HOW THEY BUY; Obtain resources on identifying/Nurture Opportunities (Download Free "Tools and Resources" to Identify Federal Opportunities and Free CRM / "Pipeline" Template in Excel), Writing Proposals/Bidding, Contact Management (Cash Flow Budget Template), AND Secure the necessary financing to grow. ADDITIONAL TOOLS: GovCon Giants Podcasts of "16,000 stories of what works and what doesn't to get your business where you want it to be;" "8a Certification Application" Podcast, true story contracting lessons of what to do and what not to do AND MORE.
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