Robert Mander, Small Business Advice

How to Get Over Stage Fright

ByRobert Mander September 14, 2016November 7, 2017

Every time a startup entrepreneur asks me how to get over stage fright, I’m reminded of the old joke about the tourist in New York City who asked a friendly cop, “How do I get to Carnegie Hall?” To which the cop answered, “Practice, practice, practice.” True enough. Practice is a necessary but insufficient prerequisite Read More

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Getting Started in Government Procurement, The People, Places, and Things

ByRobert Mander October 2, 2013November 30, 2020

Let’s face it: government is a complex maze that baffles the mind. Taken together, our Federal and State governments are the world’s largest conglomerate enterprise. How does a small business even begin to get a handle on it? You’ve got a good start. Entrepreneurs are known for their patience and persistence, and breaking into government Read More