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Unlock Your Winning Edge: Top FAQs and Answers for Corporate and Government Contracts & Grants

You have questions….well we have answers.


Your Success Blueprint: FAQs for Mastering Corporate and Government Contracts & Grants

Does the getting certifications process overwhelm you?

You’ve tried to register at SAM.gov, your state or your city only to become overwhelmed, frustrated and quit?

At LSMB Business Solutions, we specialize in guiding entrepreneurs like you through the intricate process of becoming government and corporate certified. Our expert team ensures you’re not just certified but also funding-ready, opening doors to lucrative contracts and growth opportunities. Join the ranks of successful businesses who’ve amplified their impact and visibility. Let’s transform your potential into profit!

Choosing our government assistance program Done For You (DFY) (prices range from $3,000 to $5,000 depending on complexity) means we do all of the work for you. You supply us all your documentation and we do the work. You quickly gain access to thousands of dollars in contracts and grants.

Our economically priced government certification program Done With You (DWY) (price range between $2,000-$4,000 depending on complexity) that allows us to hold your hand through the process so you learn all the nuances of submitting your documents. Corporations and government certifications made easy!

In addition, the LSMB 360 Business Assessment can be purchased alone or added to ensure your business is “funding ready” so you look just as good in practice as you do on paper.

Our guarantee is while working with us, you’ll have all your documentation submitted for your government or corporate certifications in 30 days or less. You gather up the required information and working together, we will get your application(s) submitted. In the end, you have an organized electronic folder ready for submissions to grantors, funders and prime contractors. You become funding ready!

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is government and corporate certification, and why is it important for my business? Government and corporate certifications validate your business as a credible and reliable partner for public and private contracts. They enhance your visibility, credibility, and access to exclusive funding and contract opportunities.
  • How can LSMB Business Solutions help my business become certified? We offer personalized guidance and support throughout the certification process, from understanding eligibility requirements to preparing and submitting your application. Our goal is to streamline the process and ensure your success.
  • What types of certifications does LSMB Business Solutions assist with? We specialize in a range of certifications, including but not limited to, Minority-Owned Business (MBE), Women-Owned Business (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and Veteran-Owned Business (VOB).
  • What does “funding ready” mean, and how can I achieve it? Being “funding ready” means your business has all the necessary documentation, financials, and certifications to apply for and secure funding opportunities. We help you organize and prepare your business to meet these requirements, maximizing your chances for approval.
  • How long does the certification process take? The timeline for certification varies depending on the specific certification and your business’s preparedness. On average, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months. Our team works diligently to expedite the process and keep you informed every step of the way. #TheBusinessPlug #GovernmentContracts #ContractAssistance #GovernmentGrants #GrantsandContracts #FundingReady

The LSMB Back Story…(as previously published)

The LSMB Business Solutions Back Story

Linda Murray Bullard, MBA, CSSP, PMP

Before I started my business

Insurance was just beginning to feel the effect of the Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA, Obamacare). In 2008, I had designed and built my dream home and gotten married. Life was good. I was working for a large healthcare insurance company and coping with internal management challenges. The rumble started in 2010. There were whispers at the insurance company of a major overhaul like we had never seen. The executives seemed anxious. They had to begin thinking of shifting the entire organization to meet the challenges of doing business different. By 2011, just as I was finishing up my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration of organization management, I started to physically feel the deafening calm before the storm.

The catalyst for starting my business

It occurred on January 24, 2013. After 26 years, I was told my services were no longer required. That was the longest relationship I had other than my family. I also filed for divorce which was finalized in February 2013. Initially, I was devastated. The time to become more financially independent was upon me. Struggles sharpen your survival skills.

It might sound crazy, but the same bill that cost me my job would in a matter of weeks also saved the life of one of my family members. The dismissal turned out to be the best thing that could happen to me and my family. I learned from those experiences never to put all my eggs in one basket ever again. I was also able to benefit from the Affordable Housing Act, which allowed me to adjust my mortgage payments. Life had settled down.

And, I found that the 26 years I spent were not wasted. The experiences helped me to establish a relationship with the people I now serve. I worked thirteen different positions on my previous job and learned how to become marketable when desiring to move from entry-level to manager…without a degree! This also helps me to create content quickly.

The Beginning

It was in 2011 when we were first made aware of the possibility of the shifts in our jobs. Instinctively, I started taking additional business classes in 2012 right as there was a layoff of sorts. I was determined that I would never put the control of my standard of living in someone else’s hands. The classes helped test your ideas in the real world, which added to my college learning and existing business acumen. The Launch Chattanooga administrators of the classes were and still are very supportive. In fact, after graduating from the class, they were my first customers. I wrote 17 business plans for other graduates and the institution paid me for them. I was ecstatic! I have been facilitating classes for them and others for the past four years.

In addition, the time off gave me time to pull out an old 2007 personal essay to see if it was book worthy. The essay evolved into “The Well Ran Dry: Memoirs of a Motherless Child,” which is a creative autobiography that I use to empower teens, women and men. It encourages them to look past their circumstances to see their best life. The book was accepted by the US Library of Congress in December 2013. It is available for free just by asking for it by name in over 16,000 public libraries in the United States. And, it is also available for purchase on Amazon.com, as well as all major online book outlets.

The Evolution

My original plan was to create business plans and get paid after the client received their funding. I quickly learned that was an unwise decision. So, I begin pulling from my experiences from previous employment. I assessed the needs of my Avatar. By doing this, I created more products like resumes, mock interviews, business and career coaching sessions and training workshops. I also formulated a strategy from over 25 years of professional speaking and youth messages in church to draw larger audiences.

My ideal clients are women between the ages of 34 and 54 who are struggling to find what they need to go next level. I help them to create a strategic plan for moving forward. Many times that means going back to find that passion project that was silenced by life’s noises. My current business model consists of multiple revenue streams, strong business relationships, and a zeal for helping startups specifically. I am still creating products, as needed. My next book is a five-part series designed to assist startups step by step. The book is in the production stage.

Exciting Plans for 2018

Just this past weekend, I spent major time with key influencers who gave me invaluable pointers on how to increase my social visibility. A few of them even did video with me. *check my LinkedIn page. In 2018, I plan to increase my revenue by a very substantial number over last year’s numbers. Also, I would like to touch the lives of more people and finish my five-part series: Building Your Own Business: The Startup Handbook, which is based on what I have seen over 30 years in Corporate America.

Lessons Learned/Words of Wisdom:

1)    Get a mentor or business coach. Pay attention to both, what they say and what they don’t say.

2)    Seek a successful like-minded community of founders and business people. Find your people!

3)    Build a team. Yes, you probably can do it by yourself, but don’t. You really need a team…no for real, for real!

4)    Utilize your local Small Business Development Center or Small Business Administration office in your area. They have free and budget-friendly information you need in your business life.

5)    This is a journey. Enjoy it and be patient with your business and with yourself.

Tips to Showcase My Expertise: Now that I am a business strategist, every small business owner I have ever met knows exactly what they want to sell; however, few of them understand this is only one half of what they needed to become successful. The statistics don’t lie. There are 50-90% of business owners closing their shops anywhere from the first 18 months up to 5 years into their businesses’ life cycles. Some who make it past year five die in the next five years. Fully understanding how and when to pivot for your business is extremely important…in fact, not knowing can be fatal. I want to help women do business well. My students labeled me “The Business Plug” because I plug them into the resources and people they didn’t know exist. I strive every day to live up to what they see in me. I know how this journey started, but my ashes are truly turned into diamonds and I enjoy showing others how they can have the same or even more.

 

Network With Me: Join me in taking part in the 2018 One Million Woman Link Up to monetize LinkedIn. #SmartWomenPartnerGrowRich http://bit.ly/2JeQAfO

Contact Info:

 

Business Email: Lsmbbusiness@gmail.com

Cell phone: (423) 838-3117

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindamurraybullardspeaks/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LSMBBusinessSolutions/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lsmbbusinesssolutions/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LSMBBiz

Look, I previously said you need to build a strong business network. I’ve found just the community for you and your business. Join me for the 2018 One Million Women Link Up!

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What Do The NonProfits Say About Their Experience With Elevate 2017?

Since June 2017, I have been pouring into various nonprofit dreamers. These are various people in our community who dream of having impact at the ground level. They see problems and offer solutions. They are not about pointing out the issues and waiting for others to address them. They are not just singling out what’s wrong with our society. These are over seventy-five men and women who have rolled up their sleeves and put on their work gloves to get their hands dirty doing the work in our communities.

Check out the videos from Logan Taylor, Sharon Loving and Pamela on YouTube to get an idea of their experiences.