Start Up Or Keep Up: Both Have Constant Focus!
RISBJ Staff | Feb 03, 2017
by: Michael Brito
What resources does the DBE/MBE business have in R.I.?
Whether you’re considering starting a DBE/MBE business or are already underway with your certified company there are more resources available than ever before! After you have received your acceptance from the Rhode Island MBE certification office you will be in need of some help regarding just how to best use this newly acquired opportunity, with the correct direction, guidance and mentoring the sky is the limit!
You’ll be needing a review of the latest tax codes and know how they affect your company, perfect your business plan, obtain proper licensing and permits, create a dedicated bank account, choose a business structure regarding incorporation and get a killer marketing schedule as well as many, many more issues! How do you make sense of all the tasks on your “business start-up list? Well, you may be in a great position and have a small team of advisors to see you through all these things…I’m thinking not, so let me point to a few for you here…
This magazine your reading is a great place to find helpful marketing articles, business news, networking opportunities as well as the latest educational forums! Of course I encourage you to attend the many noted industry focused seminars, conferences and conventions mentioned within this monthly resource!
You already know about Mission 360, created by The Rhode Island Department of Transportation in 2007, helps DBE’s compete for and secure RIDOT opportunities including: Business development assessment, Marketing & networking, Competitive bidding assistance and more!
The Rhode Island SBA is there to assist your DBE/MBE with all your business needs as well. The R.I. SBA helps business owners grow and expand their businesses every day by offering resources in virtually every area of business management.
Our R I Department of State has an amazingly valuable web site simply loaded with help; counseling, networking, social enterprising, MBE & WBE assistance, Tax assistance, employee management, state licensing forms, qualifying as a state vendor and much more!
It’s a one stop shop for all things “government contracting” at the Rhode Island Commerce web site for your small DBE, MBE & WBE business. There you will be one click away from start-up and business planning to Government contracting and international trade!
Well, there you have just several places at which can be found a wide variety of assistance with your business, no matter where it is on the scale of growth, start-up, new venture or seasoned company. We have many areas of need when starting up and keeping up any business including but not limited to;
Asset management, business continuity plans, business development plans, business plans, certifications, conflict resolution, estimating, human resources, developing prime contractor relationships, project management, time management, and vendor development! As I’ve shared with you in many of my prior articles there is no substitution for perseverance, desire and determination. So while these and other agencies can provide a wide variety of services with which to grow your company they will never be a substitute for old fashioned dedication!
Some business owners feel that they will do far better with a personal, one-on-one session for that “concierge” feel, look no further and call me, if that’s you!
While keeping pace with your efforts let’s not forget to reach back and lend a hand to the next start-up coming behind you…see you on the job!
Mike Brito, DBE Account Manager
Turino Group, (401) 952.5892
mbrito@turinogroup.com
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