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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
HR Planning and Succession Management
HR Planning and Succession Management
Welcome to the website for HR (workforce) Planning and Succession Management.
This site is designed to serve as an information resource for managers and HR professionals. Here you will find reference guides, tools, forms, resources, etc., that you can access as you participate in, or lead, various HR (workforce) planning and/or succession management initiatives.
HR (workforce) planning and succession management programs are integral in enabling us to achieve our mission of contributing to a prosperous, healthy and self-sufficient Nova Scotia.
As our workforce ages and the competition for skilled employees becomes even tighter, we need to be proactive in HR planning and succession management if we want to continue to build a high performance, high involvement, and inclusive workplace.
The following model is to provide you with an overview of the processes involved in HR planning and succession management and also to illustrate how succession management (with all of its tools, processes and programs) flows from the HR planning process and aligns with the departmental and government business plans.
As the diagram illustrates, the government’s overall plan along with the Corporate HR and Affirmative Action plans determine the departmental strategies and business plans, and in turn, determines what is needed in the way of roles, skills and competencies. Working through an HR planning process allows you to analyze your demand and supply of human resources and develop the appropriate strategies aimed at filling projected gaps.
The HR planning process is illustrated in the following diagram.
To help you through the process, click here to access: HR (workforce) Planning Guide (under development) Departmental Demographic Reports (under development)
Succession management is a key strategy that you will probably want to implement (please note that other strategies, such as recruitment, valuing diversity, organizational redesign, implementation of new technologies, outsourcing, etc., may also be required) as a result of your HR planning process. It addresses many of the issues the government is currently facing, such as:
* an aging workforce
* increasing retirement rates
* tight labour market
* limited competitiveness, and
* fast-paced changes in work.
By implementing a succession management program that is transparent and equitable you will be creating an environment for people to develop their skills in preparation for a range of future possibilities. This results in a workplace that will be well positioned to face whatever lies ahead.
The following is the corporate succession management model. Please refer to the Guide to Succession Management to provide you with details, tips and tools to use as you work through the steps in your department or division.
Government Business Reference Model
BUSINESS REFERENCE MODEL (BRM)
The BRM provides a means to describe the business operations of the Federal Government, independent of the agencies that perform them. The model is the primary “layer” of the FEA, and the foundation for the analysis of service components, technology, data, and performance.
In the model of the BRM above, four Business Areas separate Government operations into highlevel categories relating to the purpose of Government (Services for Citizens), the mechanisms the Government uses to achieve its purpose (Mode of Delivery), the support functions necessary to conduct Government operations (Support Delivery of Services), and the resource management functions that support all areas of the Government’s business (Management of Government Resources).
The model’s four Business Areas are decomposed into 39 Lines of Business. Each business line includes a collection of Sub-functions that represent the lowest level of granularity in the BRM. For example, the Environmental Management Line of Business encompasses three Subfunctions:
1. Environmental Monitoring and Forecasting;
2. Environmental Remediation; and
3. Pollution Prevention and Control.
In the model of the BRM above, four Business Areas separate Government operations into highlevel categories relating to the purpose of Government (Services for Citizens), the mechanisms the Government uses to achieve its purpose (Mode of Delivery), the support functions necessary to conduct Government operations (Support Delivery of Services), and the resource management functions that support all areas of the Government’s business (Management of Government Resources).
The model’s four Business Areas are decomposed into 39 Lines of Business. Each business line includes a collection of Sub-functions that represent the lowest level of granularity in the BRM. For example, the Environmental Management Line of Business encompasses three Subfunctions:
1. Environmental Monitoring and Forecasting;
2. Environmental Remediation; and
3. Pollution Prevention and Control.
Nonprofits ethics: now nearly as bad as business and government
When it comes to ethics, nonprofits have always been held out as organizations that have the moral high ground. Now there's evidence showing that's not right.
A new Ethics Resource Center survey shows that non-profits are really struggling with it.
The study, National Nonprofit ethics survey, suggests otherwise.
The study found that nonprofit organizations have better ethics than other sectors but that seems to be fading fast.
The study found that more than half of nonprofit employees observed at least one type of misconduct. The level of ethics in nonprofits is now nearly as bad as it gets in business and government. More employees in nonprofits observe financial fraud than in business. In 2007, the percentage of employees in nonprofit organizations that observed alteration of financial records jumped to 8 per cent, significantly more than business (5 percent in 2007). More nonprofit employees (7 percent) than business employees (5 percent) feel that the standards espoused by their workplace always conflict with their personal values. Nonprofits are getting larger but the larger organizations are experiencing more misconduct.
A new Ethics Resource Center survey shows that non-profits are really struggling with it.
The study, National Nonprofit ethics survey, suggests otherwise.
The study found that nonprofit organizations have better ethics than other sectors but that seems to be fading fast.
The study found that more than half of nonprofit employees observed at least one type of misconduct. The level of ethics in nonprofits is now nearly as bad as it gets in business and government. More employees in nonprofits observe financial fraud than in business. In 2007, the percentage of employees in nonprofit organizations that observed alteration of financial records jumped to 8 per cent, significantly more than business (5 percent in 2007). More nonprofit employees (7 percent) than business employees (5 percent) feel that the standards espoused by their workplace always conflict with their personal values. Nonprofits are getting larger but the larger organizations are experiencing more misconduct.
Federal Government
Securing Government business can be a complex and expensive process. If a company is to be successful in promoting its products and services to the numerous government agencies, a specific and regimented path must be followed to qualify as a government vendor under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The proverb that you only have "one chance to make a good first impression" could not be more appropriate then when submitting a competitive proposal to the Federal Government.
In order to effectively market the Company's products and services to the Federal Government and certain designated private sector industries, the Company is pleased to announce that it has entered into a long-term exclusive agreement with Global Marketing Development Solutions, Inc. ("GMD Solutions") of Alexandria, Virginia to promote and secure business opportunities for the Company within selected target markets. As you can see from the GMD Solutions website at www.gmdsinc.com, they have a proven and exemplary track record of promoting and selling private industry technology products and services to the Federal Government.
The highly experienced staff at GMD Solutions has been developing and implementing successful creative marketing strategies to Government agencies for over twenty years based on their extensive backgrounds previously working within the well-established Government procurement process. GMD Solutions draws on those years of hands-on experience within the private sector and Federal Government to provide a full range of successful marketing and business consulting services. GMD Solutions will also assist the Company in identifying and capturing new markets in North America for our products and services in both government and commercial sectors through market research & market analysis, business strategy development, direct marketing and sales and all aspects of government contracting including proposal writing, source selection activities, and dispute resolution.
GMD Solution will also assist the Company in the identification of U.S. teaming partners. In addition, GMD Solutions will provide representation services to the federal government that will include problem solving, identifying related government budgets, assisting in the preparation of feasibility studies; negotiating complex Government contracts, securing government grants and monitoring compliance of agreements in order to assure a successful result for both the Federal Government and the Company.
In order to effectively market the Company's products and services to the Federal Government and certain designated private sector industries, the Company is pleased to announce that it has entered into a long-term exclusive agreement with Global Marketing Development Solutions, Inc. ("GMD Solutions") of Alexandria, Virginia to promote and secure business opportunities for the Company within selected target markets. As you can see from the GMD Solutions website at www.gmdsinc.com, they have a proven and exemplary track record of promoting and selling private industry technology products and services to the Federal Government.
The highly experienced staff at GMD Solutions has been developing and implementing successful creative marketing strategies to Government agencies for over twenty years based on their extensive backgrounds previously working within the well-established Government procurement process. GMD Solutions draws on those years of hands-on experience within the private sector and Federal Government to provide a full range of successful marketing and business consulting services. GMD Solutions will also assist the Company in identifying and capturing new markets in North America for our products and services in both government and commercial sectors through market research & market analysis, business strategy development, direct marketing and sales and all aspects of government contracting including proposal writing, source selection activities, and dispute resolution.
GMD Solution will also assist the Company in the identification of U.S. teaming partners. In addition, GMD Solutions will provide representation services to the federal government that will include problem solving, identifying related government budgets, assisting in the preparation of feasibility studies; negotiating complex Government contracts, securing government grants and monitoring compliance of agreements in order to assure a successful result for both the Federal Government and the Company.
Introducing the New Cybersecurity Coordinator
Cybersecurity matters to all of us. Protecting the internet is critical to our national security, public safety and our personal privacy and civil liberties. It’s also vital to President Obama’s efforts to strengthen our country, from the modernization of our health care system to the high-tech job creation central to our economic recovery.
The very email you are reading underscores our dependence on information technologies in this digital age, which is why it seemed like a fitting way to announce that the President has chosen Howard Schmidt to be the White House Cybersecurity Coordinator. Howard will have the important responsibility of orchestrating the many important cybersecurity activities across the government.
Howard is one of the world’s leading authorities on computer security, with some 40 years of experience in government, business and law enforcement. Learn more about Howard's background and approach to cybersecurity.
Howard will have regular access to the President and serve as a key member of his National Security Staff. He will also work closely with his economic team to ensure that our cybersecurity efforts keep the Nation secure and prosperous.
Moving forward we will use WhiteHouse.gov, this email program and our other communications tools to keep you posted about our progress in this important area.
The very email you are reading underscores our dependence on information technologies in this digital age, which is why it seemed like a fitting way to announce that the President has chosen Howard Schmidt to be the White House Cybersecurity Coordinator. Howard will have the important responsibility of orchestrating the many important cybersecurity activities across the government.
Howard is one of the world’s leading authorities on computer security, with some 40 years of experience in government, business and law enforcement. Learn more about Howard's background and approach to cybersecurity.
Howard will have regular access to the President and serve as a key member of his National Security Staff. He will also work closely with his economic team to ensure that our cybersecurity efforts keep the Nation secure and prosperous.
Moving forward we will use WhiteHouse.gov, this email program and our other communications tools to keep you posted about our progress in this important area.
Political ads 'on the buses'
Metro Tasmania is allowing political advertising on its buses to help lift its bottom line.
The public bus operator appeared at Government Business Enterprise hearings at State Parliament today.
The chief executive, Heather Haselgrove, says she recently got board permission to allow political advertising, to improve Metro's revenue.
The Infrastructure Minister Graeme Sturges features on the back of a Metro bus in Hobart.
Mr Sturges says the decision was made at arms-length from Government and was nothing to do with him.
"That decision was not taken by the Government, that decision was not taken by me, as the portfolio Minister."
"That decision was taken by the board of Metro, and I will let Metro, the Chairman of the Board, address this matter," he said.
Metro also told the hearing that safety and security on buses had improved.
Last financial year there were 18 assaults reported on drivers and passengers, almost half the number in the previous 12 months.
Mrs Haselgrove says security cameras and a stronger relationship with the police may have played a part.
"It's a huge improvement. Our drivers are also trained in how to deal with difficult passengers, how to defuse situations, so they don't antagonise it."
"Police can actually ban people from our buses so if we've got troublemakers that are just causing havoc, they get banned for a period of time," she said.
Bottom line
The Government has promised to make Metro more efficient.
Metro lost $150,000 last year and the company is replacing many of its buses.
The Government recently approved a 30 per cent increase in adult fares over the next five years but Mr Sturges says Metro is reviewing its services.
"As well as asking Metro to sharpen their commercial edge, and I will say that some policy changes will assist that, but they are certainly taking some direct action to do that."
Metro Tasmania says it is trying to broaden its appeal, despite rising fares.
Mrs Haselgrove says students and concession holders use Metro buses but it is doing market research to attract more passengers.
The public bus operator appeared at Government Business Enterprise hearings at State Parliament today.
The chief executive, Heather Haselgrove, says she recently got board permission to allow political advertising, to improve Metro's revenue.
The Infrastructure Minister Graeme Sturges features on the back of a Metro bus in Hobart.
Mr Sturges says the decision was made at arms-length from Government and was nothing to do with him.
"That decision was not taken by the Government, that decision was not taken by me, as the portfolio Minister."
"That decision was taken by the board of Metro, and I will let Metro, the Chairman of the Board, address this matter," he said.
Metro also told the hearing that safety and security on buses had improved.
Last financial year there were 18 assaults reported on drivers and passengers, almost half the number in the previous 12 months.
Mrs Haselgrove says security cameras and a stronger relationship with the police may have played a part.
"It's a huge improvement. Our drivers are also trained in how to deal with difficult passengers, how to defuse situations, so they don't antagonise it."
"Police can actually ban people from our buses so if we've got troublemakers that are just causing havoc, they get banned for a period of time," she said.
Bottom line
The Government has promised to make Metro more efficient.
Metro lost $150,000 last year and the company is replacing many of its buses.
The Government recently approved a 30 per cent increase in adult fares over the next five years but Mr Sturges says Metro is reviewing its services.
"As well as asking Metro to sharpen their commercial edge, and I will say that some policy changes will assist that, but they are certainly taking some direct action to do that."
Metro Tasmania says it is trying to broaden its appeal, despite rising fares.
Mrs Haselgrove says students and concession holders use Metro buses but it is doing market research to attract more passengers.
TT-Line reports smooth sailing
The company has told a Government Business Enterprise hearings it made a profit of nearly $7 million last financial year.
The two Bass Strait ferries carried an extra 5,000 passengers than the year before.
The Chief Executive, Charles Griplas, says the company is making changes to hold its own against discount airlines, high fuel costs and the economic downturn.
"These include changes to our disembarkation process, adjustments to arrival and departure times in Devonport and Melbourne, additional day sailings to meet demand at busy times through the year, and introduction of a new booking system," he said.
The CEO says the company is advertising more selectively.
"We previously would've advertised quite consistently over several states on the mainland."
The TT-Line has reduced its carbon emissions by more than 15 per cent.
The Bass Strait ferries produced 145,000 tonnes of emissions last financial year, down 30 tonnes on the year before.
The two Bass Strait ferries carried an extra 5,000 passengers than the year before.
The Chief Executive, Charles Griplas, says the company is making changes to hold its own against discount airlines, high fuel costs and the economic downturn.
"These include changes to our disembarkation process, adjustments to arrival and departure times in Devonport and Melbourne, additional day sailings to meet demand at busy times through the year, and introduction of a new booking system," he said.
The CEO says the company is advertising more selectively.
"We previously would've advertised quite consistently over several states on the mainland."
The TT-Line has reduced its carbon emissions by more than 15 per cent.
The Bass Strait ferries produced 145,000 tonnes of emissions last financial year, down 30 tonnes on the year before.
Facts On Government Grants
Are you considering starting, improving or growing a business? Why not start with what has often been called the "world's largest source of free money"... The United States Federal Government!
Get Government Grants to start a new business or expand an existing one, equipment financing, acquisition of existing businesses, rent, salaries, office expenses, overhead. There are also many targeted programs to help women, minorities, entrepreneurs and inventors start their own business. Remember, these are free government grants that never have to be paid back. You can also use this money to pay yourself a salary as you start your business venture.
There has recently been a dramatic increase in government assistance for economic development. As a result, the federal government is willing to provide the necessary cash and assistance to start or improve businesses. This year business will received over $40 billion in government grants and low-interest loans, $750 billion in procurement contract funding and another $38 billion in research and consultation services.
It sounds absolutely incredible that people living right here in the United States of America wouldn't know that each year the world's largest source of free business help delivers:
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Over $30 billion dollars in free grants and low-interest loans
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Over one-half trillion dollars in procurement contracts
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Over $35 billion dollars in FREE consulting and research grants
With an economy that remains unpredictable, and a need for even greater economic development on all fronts, the federal government is more willing than it ever has been before to give you the money you need to own your own business and become your own boss!
In spite of the perception that people should not look to the government for help, the great government give-away programs have remained so incredibly huge that if each of the approximately 8 million businesses applied for an equal share, they would each receive over $70,000.
Most people never apply for FREE GRANTS because they somehow feel it isn't for them, feel there's too much red-tape, or simply don't know who to contact. The fact is, however, that people from all walks of life do receive FREE GRANTS MONEY and other benefits from the government, and you should also.
Get Government Grants to start a new business or expand an existing one, equipment financing, acquisition of existing businesses, rent, salaries, office expenses, overhead. There are also many targeted programs to help women, minorities, entrepreneurs and inventors start their own business. Remember, these are free government grants that never have to be paid back. You can also use this money to pay yourself a salary as you start your business venture.
There has recently been a dramatic increase in government assistance for economic development. As a result, the federal government is willing to provide the necessary cash and assistance to start or improve businesses. This year business will received over $40 billion in government grants and low-interest loans, $750 billion in procurement contract funding and another $38 billion in research and consultation services.
It sounds absolutely incredible that people living right here in the United States of America wouldn't know that each year the world's largest source of free business help delivers:
*
Over $30 billion dollars in free grants and low-interest loans
*
Over one-half trillion dollars in procurement contracts
*
Over $35 billion dollars in FREE consulting and research grants
With an economy that remains unpredictable, and a need for even greater economic development on all fronts, the federal government is more willing than it ever has been before to give you the money you need to own your own business and become your own boss!
In spite of the perception that people should not look to the government for help, the great government give-away programs have remained so incredibly huge that if each of the approximately 8 million businesses applied for an equal share, they would each receive over $70,000.
Most people never apply for FREE GRANTS because they somehow feel it isn't for them, feel there's too much red-tape, or simply don't know who to contact. The fact is, however, that people from all walks of life do receive FREE GRANTS MONEY and other benefits from the government, and you should also.
Reaching Government Stakeholders with Digital Assets
Fortunately for federal sector marketers, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has made it simpler to understand what federal agencies can utilize to reach constituents online and therefore what government agencies should be able to see when it comes to online content.
Apps.gov is an online resource for government employees that provides guidance and access to available solutions under the government’s new cloud computing initiative. Listed are business, productivity, and social media applications that government agencies can use to carry out their own communication activities. What this means to companies looking to market to the government is that the social media services listed are most likely (but not always) the types of platforms that government decision makers will be able to view behind government firewalls. Companies looking to reach government audiences online should check apps.gov to get an idea of what the government is using to reach constituents to effectively develop digital assets and tools for government stakeholders.
Not all government agencies may utilize or have need for all the resources listed on apps.gov. Each individual government agency must use these tools in accordance with its own policies, procedures and other federal mandates. Nonetheless, apps.gov is a valuable information resource for federal sector marketers and communicators.
Not all government agencies may utilize or have need for all the resources listed on apps.gov. Each individual government agency must use these tools in accordance with its own policies, procedures and other federal mandates. Nonetheless, apps.gov is a valuable information resource for federal sector marketers and communicators.
Government Grants for Women In Business
If you look back many years you will see that women have worked very hard and struggled to attain equality in a male dominated society! But, the struggle is not over, not yet! There is Free Government Money out there and made available to you! But you need to take the action now and force the Government to provide to you what is rightfully yours! You deserve it, and you should have it!
Women have the largest opportunity of any group to benefit from the generosity of the Government Grant Programs!
The reasons for this simple. Women represent the single largest segment of the voting block in the United State. See below a small sample of the many programs now available to you.
Over 5,900 Government Grants Sources for Women Entrepreneurs: Free Cash Grants, Loans, Business Management, Venture Capital Funding, Federal Financial Assistance.
Over 20 Billion dollars in grants for women.
There are currently Over 12 million dollars set aside in direct Small Business Grants for women and low-income entrepreneurs.
Get over $50,000.00 To help an ailing business!
10 Billion Dollars To Start a Businesses
Billions are currently available to you to train for a new job
Over 1 Billion dollars for women to continue their education!
$12,000.00 To attain her business degree!
Small Business Grants for WomenEach Year Over 500,000 women start their own business. Two out of every three new businesses are started by women, and women are more successful than men. Women have a 75% greater change of success in business ownership then men.
Women have the largest opportunity of any group to benefit from the generosity of the Government Grant Programs!
The reasons for this simple. Women represent the single largest segment of the voting block in the United State. See below a small sample of the many programs now available to you.
Over 5,900 Government Grants Sources for Women Entrepreneurs: Free Cash Grants, Loans, Business Management, Venture Capital Funding, Federal Financial Assistance.
Over 20 Billion dollars in grants for women.
There are currently Over 12 million dollars set aside in direct Small Business Grants for women and low-income entrepreneurs.
Get over $50,000.00 To help an ailing business!
10 Billion Dollars To Start a Businesses
Billions are currently available to you to train for a new job
Over 1 Billion dollars for women to continue their education!
$12,000.00 To attain her business degree!
Small Business Grants for WomenEach Year Over 500,000 women start their own business. Two out of every three new businesses are started by women, and women are more successful than men. Women have a 75% greater change of success in business ownership then men.
Business Grants
Let The United States Government Finance Your Business With A Free Small Business Grant!
Billion's of dollars in financial aid is currently available from thousands of Foundations and Government Programs all over the United States. Specifically targeted for future business owners, new Small Business Grants - Government Business grants - Federal Business Grants - Small Business Loansbusiness owners and the existing businesses.
Let our new complete guide show you every source of free small business grants and windfall cash. Could you use some free money to start or expand a business, money that you never have to pay back... money that you could get in a short period of time? If you could use thousands of dollars of free money right away, I urge you to read every word of my amazing discovery.
Would $100,000 suit your purpose or could you put $400,000 to better use? You can even get up to a million dollars, all free money, for your business, to do with as you please. I know it sounds incredible, but the money is sitting out there waiting for someone to grab it; billions of dollars in small business grants are waiting to be given away. You will have access to the greatest money-making secret. Sources of free money that you will never hear about. It will astound you and amaze you beyond belief and though everything I tell you sounds utterly incredible, it is all absolutely true.
The U.S. government has a heart of gold when it comes time to give money away. Believe it or not, they set no limit to the amount of money they give away. All you have to do is meet their simple requirements. Some of them are utterly ridiculous. When I heard what they want you to do to make money I just about fell off my chair. Let me astound you with information you probably would have never believed. Business Grants - Grants for Small Business
One of their programs requires you to be over 65. Some require you to be blind or handicapped. Many of their programs, incredible as it may seem, require you to have no money, so having bad credit helps you! If you don't have money, you are entitled to many, many grants. Guess what these grants are set up to do?
Open your own business now with over 80 sources of Federal Grants. Learn all about these incredible opportunities provided by your own State or Local Government!
* Free Government Money for Women to start their own business!
* Free Government Money for Minorities to start their own businesses!
* Obtain Free Government Money for equipment, rent, offices, expenses and overhead!
* Use this money to give yourself a salary as you begin your new journey!
* Remember this is Free Government Money and NEVER has to be paid back!
Billion's of dollars in financial aid is currently available from thousands of Foundations and Government Programs all over the United States. Specifically targeted for future business owners, new Small Business Grants - Government Business grants - Federal Business Grants - Small Business Loansbusiness owners and the existing businesses.
Let our new complete guide show you every source of free small business grants and windfall cash. Could you use some free money to start or expand a business, money that you never have to pay back... money that you could get in a short period of time? If you could use thousands of dollars of free money right away, I urge you to read every word of my amazing discovery.
Would $100,000 suit your purpose or could you put $400,000 to better use? You can even get up to a million dollars, all free money, for your business, to do with as you please. I know it sounds incredible, but the money is sitting out there waiting for someone to grab it; billions of dollars in small business grants are waiting to be given away. You will have access to the greatest money-making secret. Sources of free money that you will never hear about. It will astound you and amaze you beyond belief and though everything I tell you sounds utterly incredible, it is all absolutely true.
The U.S. government has a heart of gold when it comes time to give money away. Believe it or not, they set no limit to the amount of money they give away. All you have to do is meet their simple requirements. Some of them are utterly ridiculous. When I heard what they want you to do to make money I just about fell off my chair. Let me astound you with information you probably would have never believed. Business Grants - Grants for Small Business
One of their programs requires you to be over 65. Some require you to be blind or handicapped. Many of their programs, incredible as it may seem, require you to have no money, so having bad credit helps you! If you don't have money, you are entitled to many, many grants. Guess what these grants are set up to do?
Open your own business now with over 80 sources of Federal Grants. Learn all about these incredible opportunities provided by your own State or Local Government!
* Free Government Money for Women to start their own business!
* Free Government Money for Minorities to start their own businesses!
* Obtain Free Government Money for equipment, rent, offices, expenses and overhead!
* Use this money to give yourself a salary as you begin your new journey!
* Remember this is Free Government Money and NEVER has to be paid back!
Receive small business grants to open any small business such as a Coffee Shop: Receive A Free Grant to open your own Daycare Center at Home and then receive free counseling and support to keep it running. Obtain Grants for the socially challenged business person. Obtain a grant to expand your current business. There is information on over 3 billion dollars worth of business assistance available to you.
Small Business Grants
Billion's of dollars in financial aid is currently available from thousands of Foundations and Government Programs all over the United States. Specifically targeted for future business owners, new business owners and the existing businesses.
Let our new complete guide show you every source of free small business grants and windfall cash. Could you use some free money to start or expand a business, money that you never have to pay back... money that you could get in a short period of time?
If you could use thousands of dollars of free money right away, I urge you to read every word of my amazing discovery. Would $150,000 suit your purpose or could you put $480,000 to better use? You can even get up to a million dollars, all free money, for your business, to do with as you please.
I know it sounds incredible, but the money is sitting out there waiting for someone to grab it; billions of dollars in small business grants are waiting to be given away. You will have access to the greatest money-making secret. Sources of free money that you will never hear about. It will astound you and amaze you beyond belief and though everything I tell you sounds utterly incredible, it is all absolutely true.
The U.S. government has a heart of gold when it comes time to give money away. Believe it or not, they set no limit to the amount of money they give away. All you have to do is meet their simple requirements. Some of them are utterly ridiculous. When I heard what they want you to do to make money I just about fell off my chair. Let me astound you with information you probably would have never believed.
One of their programs requires you to be over 65. Some require you to be blind or handicapped. Many of their programs, incredible as it may seem, require you to have no money, so having bad credit helps you! If you don't have money, you are entitled to many, many grants. Guess what these grants are set up to do? Open your own business now with over 80 sources of Federal Grants. Learn all about these incredible opportunities provided by your own State or Local Government!
Let our new complete guide show you every source of free small business grants and windfall cash. Could you use some free money to start or expand a business, money that you never have to pay back... money that you could get in a short period of time?
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Is a government supposed to be run like a business?
Acting Mayor Carole Smitherman this week told folks at the Operation New Birmingham annual meeting that city government must operate more like a successful business with sound budgeting and spending practices. OK. That's cool. We can accept that.hat.jpgBut too often, politicians (especially when running for office, as Smitherman is) push that government-as-business mantra to extremes. The analogy falls apart pretty quickly.
A successful business makes a profit. A successful government better not. If government is making money, it better be lowering my taxes until it's only breaking even. A business exists to sell a product or service to consumers.
But government exists to provide services to taxpayers. A police department and fire department aren't going to make money; they're going to use tax dollars to provide protection to taxpayers. Public schools are services; they don't make money -- they use it up. Even public transit, which many people believe should pay for itself, is a service and, by its every nature, a money loser. Few, if any, break even. And how much money do our interstates and roads bring in? They cost billions to build.
Federal Government
Securing Government business can be a complex and expensive process. If a company is to be successful in promoting its products and services to the numerous government agencies, a specific and regimented path must be followed to qualify as a government vendor under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The proverb that you only have "one chance to make a good first impression" could not be more appropriate then when submitting a competitive proposal to the Federal Government.
In order to effectively market the Company's products and services to the Federal Government and certain designated private sector industries, the Company is pleased to announce that it has entered into a long-term exclusive agreement with Global Marketing Development Solutions, Inc. ("GMD Solutions") of Alexandria, Virginia to promote and secure business opportunities for the Company within selected target markets. As you can see from the GMD Solutions website at www.gmdsinc.com, they have a proven and exemplary track record of promoting and selling private industry technology products and services to the Federal Government.
The highly experienced staff at GMD Solutions has been developing and implementing successful creative marketing strategies to Government agencies for over twenty years based on their extensive backgrounds previously working within the well-established Government procurement process. GMD Solutions draws on those years of hands-on experience within the private sector and Federal Government to provide a full range of successful marketing and business consulting services. GMD Solutions will also assist the Company in identifying and capturing new markets in North America for our products and services in both government and commercial sectors through market research & market analysis, business strategy development, direct marketing and sales and all aspects of government contracting including proposal writing, source selection activities, and dispute resolution.
GMD Solution will also assist the Company in the identification of U.S. teaming partners. In addition, GMD Solutions will provide representation services to the federal government that will include problem solving, identifying related government budgets, assisting in the preparation of feasibility studies; negotiating complex Government contracts, securing government grants and monitoring compliance of agreements in order to assure a successful result for both the Federal Government and the Company.
It is this very special alliance with GMD Solutions that will enable the Company to provide its customers with the most cost effective and creditable solution to their environmental and energy problems.
In order to effectively market the Company's products and services to the Federal Government and certain designated private sector industries, the Company is pleased to announce that it has entered into a long-term exclusive agreement with Global Marketing Development Solutions, Inc. ("GMD Solutions") of Alexandria, Virginia to promote and secure business opportunities for the Company within selected target markets. As you can see from the GMD Solutions website at www.gmdsinc.com, they have a proven and exemplary track record of promoting and selling private industry technology products and services to the Federal Government.
The highly experienced staff at GMD Solutions has been developing and implementing successful creative marketing strategies to Government agencies for over twenty years based on their extensive backgrounds previously working within the well-established Government procurement process. GMD Solutions draws on those years of hands-on experience within the private sector and Federal Government to provide a full range of successful marketing and business consulting services. GMD Solutions will also assist the Company in identifying and capturing new markets in North America for our products and services in both government and commercial sectors through market research & market analysis, business strategy development, direct marketing and sales and all aspects of government contracting including proposal writing, source selection activities, and dispute resolution.
GMD Solution will also assist the Company in the identification of U.S. teaming partners. In addition, GMD Solutions will provide representation services to the federal government that will include problem solving, identifying related government budgets, assisting in the preparation of feasibility studies; negotiating complex Government contracts, securing government grants and monitoring compliance of agreements in order to assure a successful result for both the Federal Government and the Company.
It is this very special alliance with GMD Solutions that will enable the Company to provide its customers with the most cost effective and creditable solution to their environmental and energy problems.
Singapore Firm Wins e-Government Business Opportunities in Turkey
Singaporean technology companies are increasingly looking beyond local shores for global business opportunities and Crimsonlogic is the latest firm to reap the benefits of internationalisation.
The homegrown IT services provider last month sealed a sizeable e-Government contract with authorities in Turkey. Valued at 20 million euros (approximately S$40 million), the project was awarded to Crimsonlogic and its Turkish partner Oyak Technologies.
Called the "The E-Devlet Kapisi Project (Turkish for e-Government Gateway Project), the project will see both companies joining hands to deploy a one-stop electronic services portal which allows 70 million Turkish citizens and businesses to interact and transact with over 30 public sector agencies. The project is set to catalyse the Turkish government's move to become more citizen and business-centric, an effort that authorities expect to help facilitate the country's entry into the European Union (EU).
Crimsonlogic and its local partner were eventually chosen despite keen contest from numerous international and Turkish companies. Under the deal, Crimsonlogic and Oyak Technologies will implement the gateway over a one-year period and provide training and consultancy to all agencies involved.
According to a joint statement, the Crimsonlogic implementation will use both best-of-breed open-source and commercial off-the-shelf technologies based on standards like J2EE (Java 2 Enterprise Edition and XML (Extensible Markup Language). The solution will also incorporate Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Enterprise-Service Buses (ESB), and the European Interoperability Framework. The implementation of this e-Government gateway will serve as the foundation for Turkey's participation in Pan-European e-Government services which require interoperability between the online offerings from different nations in the EU.
The E-Devlet Kapisi Project was first identified as a viable opportunity when Crimsonlogic participated in the Singapore Business Federation's mission to Turkey in November 2004, the company said.
"We are elated over this win as it marks yet another success in our internationalisation drive," said Acting CEO of Crimsonlogic Mr Leong Peng Kiong. "It also has special significance to us as it is one of our largest gateway projects into the European market.
Having facilitated the deal, the IDA hopes the Crimsonlogic's success will encourage more local ICT firms to pursue overseas opportunities.
"IDA is committed to working closely with home-grown infocomm companies to facilitate the export of Singapore ICT solutions and expertise overseas," said Mr Chan Yeng Kit, CEO, IDA . "This significant win by Crimsonlogic will strengthen the Singapore Infocomm brand in Europe. We hope that this will spur other Singapore infocomm companies to strike out and venture beyond our shores."
The homegrown IT services provider last month sealed a sizeable e-Government contract with authorities in Turkey. Valued at 20 million euros (approximately S$40 million), the project was awarded to Crimsonlogic and its Turkish partner Oyak Technologies.
Called the "The E-Devlet Kapisi Project (Turkish for e-Government Gateway Project), the project will see both companies joining hands to deploy a one-stop electronic services portal which allows 70 million Turkish citizens and businesses to interact and transact with over 30 public sector agencies. The project is set to catalyse the Turkish government's move to become more citizen and business-centric, an effort that authorities expect to help facilitate the country's entry into the European Union (EU).
Crimsonlogic and its local partner were eventually chosen despite keen contest from numerous international and Turkish companies. Under the deal, Crimsonlogic and Oyak Technologies will implement the gateway over a one-year period and provide training and consultancy to all agencies involved.
According to a joint statement, the Crimsonlogic implementation will use both best-of-breed open-source and commercial off-the-shelf technologies based on standards like J2EE (Java 2 Enterprise Edition and XML (Extensible Markup Language). The solution will also incorporate Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Enterprise-Service Buses (ESB), and the European Interoperability Framework. The implementation of this e-Government gateway will serve as the foundation for Turkey's participation in Pan-European e-Government services which require interoperability between the online offerings from different nations in the EU.
The E-Devlet Kapisi Project was first identified as a viable opportunity when Crimsonlogic participated in the Singapore Business Federation's mission to Turkey in November 2004, the company said.
"We are elated over this win as it marks yet another success in our internationalisation drive," said Acting CEO of Crimsonlogic Mr Leong Peng Kiong. "It also has special significance to us as it is one of our largest gateway projects into the European market.
Having facilitated the deal, the IDA hopes the Crimsonlogic's success will encourage more local ICT firms to pursue overseas opportunities.
"IDA is committed to working closely with home-grown infocomm companies to facilitate the export of Singapore ICT solutions and expertise overseas," said Mr Chan Yeng Kit, CEO, IDA . "This significant win by Crimsonlogic will strengthen the Singapore Infocomm brand in Europe. We hope that this will spur other Singapore infocomm companies to strike out and venture beyond our shores."
Business Intelligence for Public Sector
Business intelligence (BI) technology has valuable applications in all areas and levels of government. Correctly implemented, BI systems provide executives, administrators, managers, outside contractors, and even individual citizens with the crucial information necessary to perform their jobs and make decisions more effectively, resulting in better government service and more productivity for every tax rupee. BI applications are today being used to improve financial management, program oversight, procurement and logistics processes, and government-to-citizen communication. Public sector is today operating like commercial organization. They face unprecedented pressure to improve service quality while progressively lowering their costs. At the same time, they are expected to become more accountable, transparent, customer focused and responsive to stakeholder needs in a climate of shrinking budgets and resources. Government agencies are tasked with more than simply reducing costs and increasing service levels. They face increased scrutiny from legislators, executives, and even the public through Right to Information Act (RTI). This brings about the need to increase transparency, accountability, and performance as well as solve operational challenges, improve customer service, maximize resources and eliminate fraud, abuse, and waste.
The need for Business Intelligence in the Government sector is significant, urgent, and has the potential to dramatically impact service-delivery and nation’s security. By enhancing BI capabilities, government agencies can more effectively share and analyze data, resulting in improved services to the citizen and agency mission capabilities.
There is a wealth of information and data held within public sector bodies but who needs to know what? What information is appropriate for which department? With the emphasis on the public sector to make efficiency savings it is important that information can be found effectively. Define what information you want and implement cost effective BI.
The concept of business intelligence spans a range of technology and uses, not all of which may be applicable to every agency or situation. Individual BI components are assembled into customized applications and solutions to meet each client’s specific needs. Leading agencies will adapt best practices pioneered by the commercial world for use by the public sector, including empowering users with ad-hoc reporting capabilities and utilizing spiral development strategies to reduce risk and maximize project success.
BI strategies, technologies, and solutions within the public sector lead to better business outcomes. For the last few years, business intelligence — commonly referred to as BI — has consistently ranked as a top priority for government CIOs. Through collecting and analyzing data, BI creates detailed reports that provide invaluable system analysis. The benefits of these analyses are prolific; they can help determine better management of an organization, improve performance and lower cost of service delivery, among other things. For example, using the dashboard, the managers of the public sector have immediate access to the data that is most important to them.
The need for Business Intelligence in the Government sector is significant, urgent, and has the potential to dramatically impact service-delivery and nation’s security. By enhancing BI capabilities, government agencies can more effectively share and analyze data, resulting in improved services to the citizen and agency mission capabilities.
There is a wealth of information and data held within public sector bodies but who needs to know what? What information is appropriate for which department? With the emphasis on the public sector to make efficiency savings it is important that information can be found effectively. Define what information you want and implement cost effective BI.
The concept of business intelligence spans a range of technology and uses, not all of which may be applicable to every agency or situation. Individual BI components are assembled into customized applications and solutions to meet each client’s specific needs. Leading agencies will adapt best practices pioneered by the commercial world for use by the public sector, including empowering users with ad-hoc reporting capabilities and utilizing spiral development strategies to reduce risk and maximize project success.
BI strategies, technologies, and solutions within the public sector lead to better business outcomes. For the last few years, business intelligence — commonly referred to as BI — has consistently ranked as a top priority for government CIOs. Through collecting and analyzing data, BI creates detailed reports that provide invaluable system analysis. The benefits of these analyses are prolific; they can help determine better management of an organization, improve performance and lower cost of service delivery, among other things. For example, using the dashboard, the managers of the public sector have immediate access to the data that is most important to them.
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