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Plan to Stay in BusinessBusiness continuity planning must account for all hazards (both man-made and natural disasters). Plan in advance to manage any emergency situation. Assess the situation, use common sense and available resources to take care of yourself, your co-workers and your business's recovery. Carefully evaluate internal and external operations to determine which staff members, materials, procedures and equipment are absolutely necessary to keep the business operating.
Be Informed
Know what kinds of emergencies might affect your company.
Continuity Planning
Carefully assess how your company functions, both internally and externally.
Emergency Planning
Your employees and co-workers are your business's most important and valuable asset.
Emergency Supplies
Think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth.
Deciding to Stay or Go
Shelter-in-place or evacuate, plan for both possibilities.
Fire Safety
Fire is the most common of all business disasters.
Medical Emergencies
Take steps that give you the upper hand in responding to medical emergencies.
Influenza Pandemic
The federal government, states, communities and industry are taking steps to prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic.
Talk to Your PeopleA solid business emergency plan only works if everyone on your team is aware of the plan and the actions they need to take.
Involve Co-Workers
Include people from all levels in emergency planning.
Practice the Plan
Drills and exercises will help you prepare.
Promote Preparedness
Encourage your employees and their families to: Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed.
Crisis Communication Plan
Detail how you will be in contact with employees, customers and others during and after a disaster.
Employee Health
People who have experienced a disaster may have special recovery needs.
Protect Your InvestmentAs well as planning for an emergency, you can also take steps to protect your company and secure your physical assets.
Insurance Coverage
Policies vary, meet with your provider to review current coverage.
Utility Disruptions
Prepare for extended outages during and after a disaster.
Facilities, Buildings & Plants
Take steps to secure physical assets.
Equipment
Conduct a room-by-room walk-through to determine what needs to be secured.
Building Air Protection
Assess the HVAC system to improve indoor air quality.
Cyber Security
Protect your data and information technology systems.
MBDA provides funding for a network of Minority business centers located throughout the Nation. The Centers provide minority entrepreneurs with one-on-one assistance in writing business plans, marketing, management and technical assistance and financial planning to assure adequate financing for business ventures.
The Centers are staffed by business specialists who have the knowledge and practical experience needed to run successful and profitable businesses. Business referral services are provided free of charge. However, the network generally charges nominal fees for specific management and technical assistance services.
Working through our network of business centers, MBDA strives to create a new generation of minority-owned businesses generating $100 million in annual revenues. Our strategic focus is to maximize job creation and global competitiveness for minority-owned businesses and to foster innovation and entrepreneurship with minority-owned businesses in high-growth industries.
The MBDA Business Center located in New Orleans, LA is operated by the Louisiana Minority Business Council. The center is part of a national network of funded centers located in major cities throughout the United States. The center works with minority business enterprises to generate increased financing and contract opportunities and to create and retain jobs.
Location:
400 Poydras Street, Suite 1965
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-293-0402
Project Director: Phala Mire
The Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center (LA PTAC) was established in 1989. By increasing the U.S. Department of Defense, federal, state and local government contracting awards to companies located in the state, LA PTAC strengthens the competitive position of Louisiana businesses and industries.
LA PTAC is recognized as one of the outstanding procurement technical assistance centers out of 86 programs across the country while both the program manager and staff have received special commendations from the Department of Veteran Affairs for Champions of Veterans Enterprise.
LA PTAC receives funding from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the U.S. Department of Defense. The state administrative office is located on the UL Lafayette campus and oversees four sub-recipient centers located strategically throughout the state of Louisiana. These sub-recipient centers provide marketing and procurement assistance, outreach, and training to Louisiana-based companies and individuals located in their respective service areas. Procurement specialists determine if businesses can compete in the government marketplace, guide companies through the marketing and bidding process, and assist with post-award and contract management.
Since 1989, LA PTAC has helped Louisiana businesses located in 54 parishes to secure more than $2.5 billion in government contracts.
Services
Procurement Technical assistance includes, but is not limited to:
Acquisition Forecasting
Solicitation Review
Bid and Proposal Assistance
Bid Matching
Negotiation Support
Contract Administration & Management
Cost Accounting
E-Procurement
Federal Acquisition Regulations
GSA Federal Supply Schedules
Government Codes and Requirements
Registration in Government Databases
(CCR, Pro-net, D&B, Others) Research and Contracting Issues
Marketing
Packaging, Marking, and Transportation
Pre- and Post-Award Surveys
Pricing Principles
Quality Assurance
Small Business Programs
(Small Business, Woman-Owned, Small Disadvantaged,
Veteran-Owned, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone)
Subcontracting
Supplier Certification
Web Site Navigation
How can the GPC assist you?
Identify target markets for your goods and services
Assistance with registrations and certifications
Find current opportunities through the Bid Match Program
Review and assist with your proposal package
Provide Federal Procurement Histories and Federal/Military Specs for manufacturing clients
Educate clients on contract administration procedures
Provide training seminars on how to sell to the government
To become a client...
Business must be located within the northwest ten parish region
Must have potential to "sell to the government"
Must have internet capabilities
Must complete client information and update forms
And report ALL Government Contracts awarded