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Compelling as they may sound, foreclosures and short sales can present unique challenges.
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Compelling as they may sound, foreclosures and short sales can present unique challenges.
Belinda P. Coleman neither paves streets nor builds bridges, but her company does serve as an anchor to those that do. Her Lanham, Maryland-based company, The Coleman Group Inc., launched in 2004, is an IT and management consulting services firm that has been working with the Federal Transit Administration, an agency under the Department of Transportation (www.dot.gov), since September 2006 when it secured a $1.2 million contract. The company provides procurement and technical assistance to FTA grantees by ensuring that they adhere to the rules and regulations of the procurement funds they receive. Now, the 48-year-old is actively seeking additional contracts directly through the DOT—made possible by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.
Now that the world’s economic outlook appears less gloomy than in months past, black enterprise wants to make sure you participate in the recovery. To do so, we talked to some of the smartest people we know, asking these “all-star†experts: “What’s the best advice you’re offering friends, family, and clients now?†The result is a collection of timely tips to guide you in making financial decisions.
When business is slow and consumer spending decreases, solidarity between entrepreneurs can help drive sales and possibly cut down on marketing costs.