Before looking for contracts, let's make sure your business foundation is in place. ✅ If You DO NOT Have a Business Yet: • Decide on your business name• Form your business entity (LLC, Corporation, etc.)• Obtain your EIN from the IRS• Open a business bank account• Create a professional email address• Create a professional voicemail• Obtain any required state or local business licenses ✅ If You ALREADY Have a Business: Ask yourself: • Is my business active and in good standing?• Is my address current?• Is my website professional and up to date?• Do I have a business email (not a personal email)?• Do my services and products clearly match what I want to sell?• Do I know my NAICS codes?• Is my capability statement started?• Are my business licenses current? 📋 This week's assignment: Review your business setup and identify any gaps that need to be addressed before moving forward with government registrations. Remember: Government contracting starts with a solid business foundation. Comment below: 1. New Business 2. Existing Business And share one thing you need to work on this week. 🚀

As we head into a new week, remember that growth rarely happens in a straight line. This week may bring wins. It may bring challenges. It may bring unanswered emails, delayed responses, unexpected opportunities, or lessons you didn’t see coming. Don’t let a setback convince you that you’re not making progress. Every successful business owner, caregiver, healthcare professional, and entrepreneur has faced moments where things didn’t go as planned. The difference is they kept moving forward. ✅ Celebrate the small wins.✅ Learn from the setbacks.✅ Ask questions.✅ Stay consistent.✅ Keep showing up. Sometimes the breakthrough comes right after the moment you feel like giving up. As we start this week, I’d love to hear from you: 👉 What is ONE goal you want to accomplish this week? Let’s support each other and keep moving forward together. You’ve got this! 🚀

Join us this Saturday for two live sessions: 🆓 FREE Government Contracting Q&A May 30th, 2026 Saturday ⏰1:00 PM – 1:30 PM PST Bring your questions about: • SAM.gov • Registrations • Certifications • Finding opportunities • Getting started in government contracting Everyone is welcome! https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85120123169?pwd=yxSzHS7GZP1bXIO7Wn0JQaL34oOm4s.1 ⭐ Government Contracting Members Training May 30, 2026 Saturday ⏰ 1:30 PM PST For Government Contracting Members, we'll continue with a deeper training session covering: • Live contract searches • Government portals • Bid opportunities • Real-world examples • Lessons learned • Questions from members This session is included with the Government Contracting Membership. Looking forward to seeing everyone there and helping you take the next step in your government contracting journey! 🚀 Link sent seperatly.

One thing that has helped me tremendously while growing in government contracting and healthcare business systems is learning how to properly use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and other platforms. 🚀 These tools can help save HOURS of time when used correctly for things like:• Organizing thoughts• Reviewing opportunities• Drafting capability statements• Creating checklists• Understanding terminology• Brainstorming ideas• Writing emails and responses• Creating social media and marketing content• Structuring systems and workflows BUT — and this is important — AI should be used as a TOOL, not a replacement for understanding the process. You still need to:• review solicitations carefully• understand compliance• verify information• learn the portals• and build real relationships The people who learn how to combine:Knowledge + Experience + AI tools are going to move much faster than those trying to do everything manually. Links to valid AI: ChatGPT by OpenAI Claude by Anthropic You could also add: ChatGPT Download/App Claude Mobile App Question:Are you currently using AI tools in your business yet? If so, what has helped you the most so far? 👇

May 30, 2026 Replay of open government contract discussion!