- Eric Coffie
- January 10, 2022
Problem Behind Biden’s Increasing Share of Contracts to Small Disadvantaged Businesses
There is a problem behind Biden’s Increasing Share of Contracts, and I am here to talk about it. The Biden-Harris administration is launching a government-wide effort to increase by 50% the share of contracts going to small, disadvantaged businesses by 2026. The administration plans on expanding federal contracting opportunities for undeserved small minority businesses across […]
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- Eric Coffie
- December 13, 2021
Liseth Velez: Woman and Military Veteran CEO Talks About Her First Win and the Future!
In the new episode of Making a Giant, Liseth J. Velez talks about her first win and the future of her company in the government marketplace! BACKGROUND Liseth J. Velez came from Columbia to the United States when she was seven years old. Growing up, she knew that she wanted to be in the military, […]
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- Eric Coffie
- December 6, 2021
Mark Masters: Firefighter Fights for Multimillion-Dollar Business Idea And Succeeds
The comfort zone is a safe and beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there. Learn from Mark Masters as we talk about his journey to business success after going out of his comfort zone. BACKGROUND Mark Masters is a tribal citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. He is a direct descendent of Principal Chief […]
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- Eric Coffie
- December 3, 2021
Avoid Doing This When Attending GovCon Events
I attended a NASA webinar and found myself surprised that many people were doing this during the event, and I want to share it with you. However, before we dive deep into what I am referring to, here are some of the NASA Webinar takeaways. EVENT SUMMARY The webinar was an opportunity for small businesses […]
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- Eric Coffie
- November 29, 2021
Roberta Moore: Pure Determination Led to a Whirlwind of Character Building
Learn how Roberta Moore’s pure determination led to a whirlwind of character building for AMOORER, Incorporated. BACKGROUND Roberta Moore began her career as a DOD civil servant for 10 years before pursuing her government contracting journey. In 2002, she established AMOORER, Incorporated, a healthcare staffing small business that provides professional support services and technology. In […]
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- Eric Coffie
- November 26, 2021
THE REALITY BEHIND SBA SUBNET
The SBA SubNet Subcontracting network was brought to my attention by some of my students. They were asking if this network is a promising avenue for breaking their way into federal government contracting. Is the SBA subcontracting website worth your time? Let’s dive deep and discover the truth behind the SBA SubNet. WHY DO LARGE […]
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- Eric Coffie
- November 19, 2021
GovCon Update: Pipeline Attack, GAO Reports, and Contract Opportunities
Let’s check the article about a pipeline attack and analyze how we can help government agencies! THE PIPELINE ATTACK AND GAO REPORT Remember the pipeline attacks that happened a few weeks ago? Well, Nextgov issued an article regarding that incident. As per this article, in May 2019, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a scathing […]
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- Eric Coffie
- November 15, 2021
Anthony Closson: CEO of a Massive Veteran-Owned Contracting Company Built from the Ground Up
Build a massive veteran-owned contracting company from the ground up with Anthony Closson! BACKGROUND Anthony Closson grew up in a family with a small business. He even helped with his father’s small business and also made some side hustles. In college, he also worked as a bodyguard for a multi-millionaire whom he considered as his […]
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- Eric Coffie
- November 8, 2021
State and Local Contract Funds Are Increasing, Find Out Where’s the Action Here!
Find out how to take advantage of the money going into state and local contracts! BILLIONS ARE GIVEN TO CITIES AND COUNTIES Just this month, Route Fifty reported that the Treasury Department has begun the distribution of $350 billion in federal aid for state and local contracts. What’s interesting is that the article didn’t only […]
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- Eric Coffie
- November 5, 2021
Roberta Moore: Deceit envy and betrayal all in the name of winning a contract
This is how Roberta Moore overcame deceit, envy, and betrayal all in the name of winning a contract! BACKGROUND Roberta Moore began her career as a DOD civil servant for 10 years before pursuing her government contracting journey. In 2002, she established AMOORER, Incorporated, a healthcare staffing small business that provides professional support services and […]
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