Supplier Diversity Office Training
- Buyer and Vendor Training
- SDO Overview Video - watch this first to get an overview of SDO programs and benefits
- Supplier Diversity Program Webcast: Bidders, Contractors and Certified Businesses
- Supplier Diversity Program Policy and Form for Purchase of Service (POS) Providers
Operational Services Division (Goods and Services) Training
- Vendor Training Courses, including “Connecting Your Business to the Commonwealth,” a great first class for firms new to state contracting
- Register for OSD Vendor Training
- Job Aids for Vendors Using COMMBUYS
SCORE Small Business Training Workshops
SCORE Small Business Training Workshops – inexpensive or free business workshops (locally) and webinars (online 24/7). https://boston.score.org/take-workshop-14
- The Effective Elevator Pitch: As a business owner, you are always selling. You must have a concise message that tells prospective buyers what is your unique value proposition, what you do and how you can help them. This message will also be used in your website and any other promotional and sales materials you use. https://boston.score.org/event/creating-effective-elevator-pitch
- Developing a Business Plan: The importance of planning should never be overlooked. For a business to be successful and profitable, the owners and the managing directors must clearly understand the firm's customers, strengths, and competition. Taking time to create an extensive business plan provides you with insight into your business. This document can serve as a powerful financing proposal. https://boston.score.org/event/developing-business-plan
PTAC – Procurement Technical Assistance Center
- PTACs help businesses seeking to compete successfully in federal, state and local government contracting. www.massptac.org
- Training Link - https://massptac.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1