Just as every business is different, there are many different business models to choose from when entering a new market. On November 15th, learn about different ways of structuring your business for international growth - from a direct model, to a representative office to a distribution model - and the pros and cons of each.

Did you know that large companies work with organizations of all sizes to help fulfill their procurement needs? On October 18th, learn what some of the world’s biggest enterprises look for in suppliers, how they procure and common pitfalls to avoid when bidding for their business. Take advantage of interactive conversation with high-level subject matter experts from Dell and American Express. Tune in and participate in an interactive Q...

Join Gloria Larkin, Procurement Advisor to American Express, and a representative from the Small Business Administration for a digital mentoring session on how to kick-start your relationship with government buyers. From the basics of working with large scale buyers to tips and tricks on how to best market yourself, sign up today to take advantage of person-to-person advice and real-time Q&A to position your company for growth!

The American Express® Summit for Success: Washington, D.C. is a free one-day event designed to help grow your business. WHAT TO EXPECT Learn how to grow your business through government contracts, corporate procurement and exporting. Attend interactive learning and development workshops for all experience levels. Connect with fellow business owners, decision makers, large prime contractors and government resources. Opt-in to matchmaking an...

This session is for new and experienced government contractors alike. Teaming can be a great way to compete for opportunities that your company might not be eligible for on your own. Connect directly with Ron Perry, President of Teya Services and the 2012 American Express Teaming Contractor of the year. Alongside Gloria Larkin, Procurement Advisor to American Express, Ron and Gloria will cover how to explore teaming techniques, resources and p...

ChallengeHER is a national initiative designed to promote the WOSB Federal Contract Program, to bring more women-owned firms into the federal government’s supply chain and provide an avenue for government agencies to meet qualified women-owned small business contractors. The free ChallengeHER New York event will educate attendees on growth opportunities in government contracting as well as how to participate in the SBA’s Women-Owne...

Women-owned small businesses can benefit greatly from government contracting. The government has a goal to award at least 5% of all federal contracts to women-owned small businesses (WOSBs). Although this goal was met for the first time in FY15, the government fell slightly short in FY16, awarding just 4.79% to WOSBs. In order to help WOSBs gain a competitive edge, Give Me 5 is hosting a free webinar, “Give Me 5: Follow The Money...

The free ChallengeHER Treasury event will educate attendees on growth opportunities in government contracting as well as how to participate in the SBA’s Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract program. Additionally, business owners can sign up to participate in Contract Connections – one-on-one meetings with procurement officials, government buyers and large prime contractors. ChallengeHER is a national initiative design...

Government contracting can be a potentially lucrative endeavor for women-owned businesses. In fact, the government has a goal to award at least 5% of all federal contracts to women-owned small companies. This goal was met in FY15 for the first time in history, however the government fell short in FY16, awarding just 4.79%. To help women-owned businesses get a leg up, the Give Me 5 webinar series is hosting a free webinar on Oct. 10 that will s...

ChallengeHER works specifically with the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) federal contracting program as a tool to help leverage federal awards, learn the federal procurement process, and to connect with the right people. With this knowledge, you are much better positioned to grow your business and increase your revenue. ChallengeHER is a joint initiative from the U. S. Small Business Administration, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) and A...