Over the long run, sensible diversification is the key to growth, innovation, risk-reduction and profit maximization.

A small business must focus on its core competencies each and every moment to survive.

The Federal Government has big needs that can only be met by big business, but it wants to support small business as well.

These contradictions have resulted in a complex and dynamic system with powerful incentives for small, medium and large businesses to form lasting alliances.

Small Business & Supplier Diversity Programs provide the means for corporate enterprises to comply with federal contract requirements and to enter new markets quickly.

A qualified small business possesses the experience, motivation, specialization, and low overhead needed to take on a tough task order profitably.

Teaming is a time-proven method for small business to realistically compete for government-related projects and funds.

Building a successful team from a group of independent businesses can make cat herding look easy.

Trust is always the central issue. And every nitty-gritty detail must be addressed: administration, finances, project management, purchasing, service, etc, etc, etc.

Persist, persevere, prevail.

The advantages of solid business alliances are well understood by all participants in the process.

Teams can allocate more resources, avoid excessive exposure, compete for larger projects, and increase sales and profits.

Government contract and procurement managers can achieve their small business and diversity goals with far less risk by using a qualified team of vendors.

Organizations willing to work together to offer more value to more customers will usually get the business.