Our expert from the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Bobbi Bell-Bartholomew is here to share her knowledge on:
How to obtain certification to do business with the State of Ohio
Bobbi Bell-Bartholomew has served the Equal Opportunity Division of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for 20 years. She served as the assistant to the deputy director post for more than 16 years before her recent reassignment to the management of the Research, Reporting and Recruitment Unit. The mission of the unit is to ensure equal opportunity to government contracting by consistently providing accurate and timely program data for the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) programs.
Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Are you prepared?
OSU is Building the Future with several projects beginning in the next few months that include a 15% set aside for EDGE/MBE businesses. Your business has opportunities like never before to connect with Prime developers; be ready to highlight the services and products you offer for potential contracts. And there is no better way than with your capability statement. It speaks for you in your absence, and it is just, another way to leave a lasting impression. Have it in hand and ready to present with every opportunity.
Join Ellen Harvey, Business Consultant with the Minority Business Assistance Center for understanding, insight, and steps to crafting a winning Capability Statement.
May Business Law Series
The Minority Business Assistance Center and the Legal Aid Society of Columbus will host a four-week education series targeting hot topics in business law.
Have you found the Perfect Location-Now What?
This session will cover negotiating and navigating commercial leases. Information on the triple net leases, common lease clauses, and negotiating improvements. The possibilities of scaling up rents and maximizing cash flow opportunities. Steps to finding an attorney, and other issues. There will be a Q&A for the last half hour. So whether you are a current tenant or desiring to rent your first commercial space, our experts are here to help. We are equipping you with the knowledge you need to negotiate a tenant/landlord-friendly lease.
Business Law for Entrepreneurs with No Time to Spare
The Minority Business Assistance Center and the Legal Aid Society of Columbus are teaming up to host a four-week lunch ‘n learn series demystifying hot topics in business law. This exclusive event is for new and growing businesses that need the facts quick. Identify your exposure, close the gaps, enjoy lunch!
Show me the MONEY!
May 9th: Show Me the MONEY! Collecting Commercial Debts 101
It’s one of the first rites of passage for a small business owner: collecting debts from people who don’t want to pay. Join us to learn about documentation practices to preserve your rights, soft persuasion tactics, suing in small claims court, accessing mediation services, and finding an effective lawyer that fits your needs.
Business Law for Entrepreneurs with No Time to Spare
The Minority Business Assistance Center and the Legal Aid Society of Columbus are teaming up to host a four-week lunch ‘n learn series demystifying hot topics in business law. This exclusive event is for new and growing businesses that need the facts quick. Identify your exposure, close the gaps, enjoy lunch!
May 23rd: Protecting Your LLC: The Do’s and Don’ts of Limited Liability Companies
Congrats, you’re an LLC now! This is supposed to protect you and your family from personal liability. But do you know how to defend those rights? This session will offer best practices in banking and operations to prevent your attackers from “piercing the corporate veil”. Be proactive, not reactive, protect yourself.
Business Law for Entrepreneurs with No Time to Spare
The Minority Business Assistance Center and the Legal Aid Society of Columbus are teaming up to host a four-week lunch ‘n learn series demystifying hot topics in business law. This exclusive event is for new and growing businesses that need the facts quick. Identify your exposure, close the gaps, enjoy lunch!
May 30th: Freelancing or Freefalling: Vital Lessons for a 1099 Worker
This session will describe what it means to be a 1099 worker and the legal issues unique to independent contractors. Learn what common contract language means and which clauses you can negotiate to strengthen your position. Explore risks that come with freelancing and the techniques you can use to mitigate those liabilities. Join us to talk insurance options, tax ramifications, and safety nets.
