Author Profile
Doña Storey
Biography
Doña Storey is the American Express OPEN Advisor on Scale Up, advising entrepreneurs on how to find rapid growth through corporate and government procurement as well as helping large organizations scale their entrepreneurial partners to better meet demand in both the commercial and government marketplaces. She is an entrepreneur herself with extensive experience running and scaling up a business. For more information, visit www.openforum.com/governmentcontracting.
ARTICLES BY Doña Storey
Where and How to Find the Right Mentor for Your Business
Where do you find a mentor? And more importantly, how do you find someone who is a good fit for you and your business? Here's where to start.
The True Value of Mentorship
When you ask accomplished business owners how they achieved success, many will say they had a mentor who helped guide them throughout their business journey.
How to Sell Yourself With a Power-Packed ‘30 Second Commercial'
Considering how much we learn in the average 15 second TV commercial, we have the ability to pack a lot of relevant, powerful information into a 30 second speech.
New Legislation Grants More Opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses
In December, President Obama signed into law the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, which included the expansion of the Sole Source program to women-owned small businesses (WOSBs) and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSBs).
Building Your Brand for Government Contracting Success in 2015
With the new spending bill providing funding to a number of government agencies, it's a great time for small businesses to consider government contracting.
How to Avoid 'Prime Shutout' in Government Contracting
Subcontracting for a prime is a great way for small business owners to get their toes wet in government contracting; however, they must know how to protect themselves so they do not get shut out of the work when it comes time to perform.
Strengthen Your Network by Making Meaningful Connections
If you are networking to grow your business, you need to develop a solid strategy and think deliberately about the types of contacts you have and those that you need to advance your business. How can they serve your growth?
Do's and Don’ts for Strategic Partnering
Teaming up with other businesses, whether large or small, can be a great growth strategy.
