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And the Data Says…Lessons Learned on Boston's Food & Beverage Industry Pos…

Okay, folks, buckle up because the food and drink scene in Boston has seen some wild twists and turns since the COVID-19 saga unfolded. We're talking about a rollercoaster of challenges, bu…

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Tech-Savvy Culinary Experiences: A Look into the Future of Boston’s Food &…

Big changes are happening in the food and beverage space nationally. It's not just about what's on your plate anymore. What is she referencing, you might be saying to yourself? Well, there'…

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When Selling Isn't Your Jam: Field Notes from a Female Entrepreneur’s Anti…

Ah, the unpredictable universe of sales – a realm I once tiptoed into with a mix of naivety and trepidation. I used to shudder at the idea of the dreaded "hard sell," conjuring visions of …

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Unlocking Opportunities by Selling to the State

Here’s what I know (and I understand I'm preaching to the choir)––being a business owner is tough. The marketplace is crowded with numerous competitors and even more substitutes for any pro…

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Tips for Building Strong Relationships with Public Sector Procurement Offi…

It’s no secret––I've made my fair share of blunders in the world of public sector procurement. Picture this––I used to approach procurement officers like they had all the time in the world …

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COMMBUYS, Unpacked: An Overview

COMMBUYS is the most important resource out there if you want to market and sell goods or services to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts––this is my opinion. Now here are all the reasons wh…

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COMMBUYS, Unpacked: Key Terms to Understand

To get started with COMMBUYS and explore procurement opportunities, you need to register on the platform, complete your profiles, and actively monitor and respond to relevant solicitations …

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A Crash Course in Small Business Certifications (Installment 2)

In the first part of this series, we explored the significant advantages of obtaining certifications from prominent organizations like the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Women's B…

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A Crash Course in Small Business Certifications (Installment 1)

In today's ever-evolving business landscape, diversification is the key to long-term sustainability and growth. While most entrepreneurs and business owners are familiar with diversifying i…

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Musings from a Female Entrepreneur 3 Years In

Three years ago I decided to start on an entrepreneurial journey without really having any concrete ideas of what I needed to do in order to get my business off the ground. And yes, I was c…

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What “they” don’t tell you about procurement

I remember sitting in a conference (or it might have been a webinar), approximately 2 years ago where I heard a panelist talk about how she won a contract because her company was the only w…

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The Jig is Up - Why Rideshare Gig Work is Fueling Inequities in the New Ec…

In the spring of 2020, I ran into some financial difficulty that forced me to pick up gig work in order to make ends meet for a few weeks. Now, let me give you a little bit of information a…

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