12PointFive

12PointFive gives diverse companies #WBEs and #MBEs a clear path to develop new business in the #diversity & #inclusion space.

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We’re proud to announce that our founder, Liz Whitehead, has been included on @weusamagazine’s list of 2023 WBE Stars for excellence in #smallbusiness leadership.https://t.co/JLRXBEeZl8

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We are pretty optimistic about technology and think automating tasks with #AI will make us more productive. We have found some applications with #ChatGPT that really work for in #businessdevelopment, but as always, there are some caveats. https://t.co/NmJDTJeKKc

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A successful conference means making lots of new connections, but that means follow-up can be overwhelming. In order to set yourself up for success, make sure you're taking notes after each conversation. That way you can include a personal anecdote in your follow-up email.

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March is coming up fast and now is the time to start prepping for @WBENC! Registration is open, so be sure to secure your spot and start building your plan for the week.

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Have you completed our Diversity Mastermind Series? Learning doesn't have to stop there! We have 9 Master Classes for you to dive deeper including: digging deep on design, capability statement templates, building registration portals, and more!

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Conference season is here. In order to stay on track with follow up after conferences, build it into your schedule. When you're blocking time off your calendar for conference meetings, add follow up time to your calendar as well. Your future self will thank you!

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Ask! People are delighted to help others eliminate pain points. You have a referral network, you just need to use it correctly.

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@WBENC Conference isn't until March, but registration opens January 23rd. Now is a great time to start conference prep. Block time on your calendar to do market research. Home in on what connections you would like to make and create a plan!

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As we enter the New Year, it's easy to look around and start comparing our business success to those around us. Here's a reminder that a win isn't always securing a huge contract. Sometimes big wins are strong connections and happy clients!

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Wrapping up 2022 by counting our spend with diverse business owners! Find out how we did versus last year and our plans for 2023. Also a tech grant, gift cards, and opportunities for PR for your fave NGO! https://t.co/NuHDfA5ctx

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There are so many resources out there to help #smallbiz export globally. Are you taking advantage of them? This month I talk about the grant I received to help me #goglobal. Also a master class, #ESG training & capital for diverse supply chains!
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Do you have a diverse business owner on your holiday gift list? A gift card from Diversity Mastermind can help them maximize their business growth opportunities! https://t.co/aoKtpz24Iz

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Podcasts can be exciting, inspiring, and educational. Here are a few you may enjoy:

How I Built This
What Works
Pop Culture Happy Hour
Slow Burn
Bullseye with Jesse Thorn
Get Found Get Funded
Recode Decode
Dingman Bootstrapped

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In business, you cannot do it all and grow. When you are looking to expand your team, look for candidates who are like you, but better. They have different strengths. They have unique expertise. But they have the same values and work ethic.

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A gift card to Diversity Mastermind can help grow your business! You can apply gift cards to any of our courses designed to help leverage a diverse business certification. https://t.co/aoKtpz24Iz

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Being an entrepreneur has its ups and downs. Although it's difficult to stay positive when you're in the downs, remember that your energy rubs off on others. Try your best to stay positive so your current employees and clients aren't impacted negatively.

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Closing sales takes a lot of follow up and a lot of time. Remember you're not just making sales, you're developing a business development strategy.

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Women Owned in Retail | Macy's Bootcamp "Fashion Forward"
Register for the next Women Owned in Retail session
Wednesday, October 26, 2-4 PM ET
https://t.co/S0u2cw697m

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How can you stand out to your prospects or clients? How can you use all the information that's out there to build and maintain a meaningful relationship? Follow Up Like a Machine: Introducing Touchpoint - https://t.co/bP8pdH7xC3

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Last chance to register for tomorrow's Masterclass. I will be presenting Leveraging Diverse Business Certification for More Clients. Learn the who what why and hows of certification. Register now! https://t.co/TnogU5dSsx