Certification as an LGBTBE is an investment in your business which creates new avenues of access to NGLCC SDI Corporate Partners . Certification is the critical first step in the path of strategic marketing, relationship building, and engagement with corporations. These quick tips will help you get started with making the most of your certification and maximizing your chances of winning a corporate contract.
Quick Tips:
- Register with our corporate partners - internal supplier management tools are the first place purchasing managers look
- Research our corporate partners - make sure they actually purchase your product or service
- Identify how you fit in with a corporate partner
- Bring value to the corporate partner - offer a quality product at a competitive price
- Attend matchmaking events - there is nothing better than a face-to-face meeting
- Keep your Supplier Profile up to date
Remember - Certification is a journey, not a destination!
These quick tips were pulled from the NGLCC Certified LGBT Business Enterprise Toolkit. To receive a copy of our NGLCC Certified Business Enterprise Toolkit, please contact our Supplier Diversity team.
If you are a corporate representative interested in adding LGBTBEs to your diverse supply chain, email our Corporate Relations team.
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