The United States Small Business
Administration (SBA) has created a new training system for small business
owners who are interested in working with the federal government. The course will, first, help small business
owners understand the Certificate of Competency (COC) program, and second,
understand the importance of a contract with the federal government. A small business will then be able to make
its presence known to its competitors.
The
course from the SBA will assist small business owners to understand the COC program. This program allows a small business to
establish itself as a supplier for the government or reestablish itself if it
is able to supply but is unable to fulfill a requirement (Shoraka, para. 1-2). The course would include requirements for
eligibility and performance and the application process (Lonon, para. 4). This would help small business owners
understand what is needed to apply for the COC and how they can become a
“viable government contractor” (Shoraka, para. 2).
Supplying the federal government can also be
critical for small businesses. It can
help businesses gain credibility if a government contract is available. “Small businesses are leaders in innovation
and drivers of the economy” (SBA.gov, para. 3), and these businesses are able
to supply the federal government with important products and services that
other larger businesses cannot supply.
The
training course the SBA has created will provide small business owners with the
knowledge of what the Certificate of Competency program is and how the creation
of a contract with the federal government can be important. The program will help small businesses become
better known, and it will provide a larger customer base.
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There are four important characteristics a professional
employee must have: honesty, interpersonal skills, confidence, and ambition. Professional employees must have these four
characteristics to succeed in a company.
First, honest employees will not hide mistakes
they might have made. If an honest employee
makes a mistake, employers can be certain that they can rely on the employee to
admit the mistake and try a different option when one option does not work
(Ingram, 2014, para. 5).
Second, an employee must be able to
communicate to those in the company and to those outside the company. “The best employees are excellent
communicators in person, on the phone and via email” (Ingram, 2014, para.
4). Employees with good interpersonal
skills are also able to voice their opinions clearly and stay calm in a
conflict (Ingram, 2014, para. 4).
Third, professional employees who have confidence
are able to take on challenges and tackle difficult problems that others might
not be able to handle. Confident
employees are also able to capably produce results. They can inspire confidence in clients who will
trust the company and the product more (Sundheim, 2013, para. 10).
Fourth, “Ambition is what makes a company
innovative” (Sundheim, 2013, para. 5).
Employees must want to better themselves in their area of work in order
for the company to grow as well.
Ambitious employees are creative and innovative when they solve problems
(Sundheim, 2013, para. 5).
Professional employees must have honesty,
good communication skills, confidence, and ambition in order to succeed in the
workplace.
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