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Kenneth Larson Verizon Digital Ready Mentor
- English
How I can help
My professional background
36 year professional career in federal government contract management. 10 years experience in small business start-up consulting and marketing in federal government and commercial contracting environment. Maintains free services blog on government contracting with no-cost books, agreements and business system models at: http://www.smalltofeds.com
Hands on experience in business planning, proposal preparation, contract negotiation financial analysis, budget development and scheduling. Practical implementation depth in FAR and CAS compliant accounting system processes. Familiar with most mainframe and PC based project management and job cost accounting software. Specializing in Start-ups, business planning, doing business with the government (Federal, State and Local).
Military Veteran-US Army Engineering Intelligence Bronze Star (2 Tours Vietnam)Army Commendation MedalVietnam Service Medal Good Conduct Medal**National Defense Service Medal
Recipient of 2020 MicroMentor Award for Outstanding Service in Mentorship https://www.micromentor.org/blog/larson21/
How to work with me
What I can offer
Assistance in business planning, government contracting, industry teaming, marketing and social networking. I can help with company incorporation (registration state and federal) operating agreements among principals, research, long range & strategic planning, as well as pricing and competitive analysis.
My expectations for a successful mentoring relationship
Be willing to communicate to me values, goals, objectives and the nature of the business concept. I do considerable listening up front before making recommendations.
How entrepreneurs can prepare before we start
Think through the challenges and specific areas in which assistance is needed.