12.20.11 — Combat Operations, Spending Decreases Will Lead to Increased Competition for Defense Industry Contractors, Expert Says
(Charlotte & Cary, N.C.) U.S. troop level decreases in global hotspots and shrinking armed forces budgets will lead to increased competition and a change in business operations for military contractors in North Carolina and throughout the nation, according to defense industry contracting expert Lea Strickland, MBA/CMA/CFM/CBM/GMC. A more strategic and tactical approach to streamlining operational infrastructure and developing professional, properly-designed proposals to better secure contracts are two areas in focus as the new year approaches, Strickland said.
read more11.25.11 – Innovation Strategist Lea Strickland Publishes “10-Minute Success: Goals” for Amazon Kindle
(Cary, N.C.) International strategic business consultant and noted author on how to start and manage a profitable business, Lea Strickland, MBA/CMA/CFM/CBM/GMC, has just released the first in a series of “how-to” digital books on finding business success, “10-Minute Success: Goals” for Amazon Kindle. The Kindle price is $2.99, which includes free wireless delivery via Amazon Whispernet; the book is available for purchase on Amazon.com or via www.10minutesuccess.com.
read more10.13.11 — Business Strategist Lea Strickland to Lead NCMBC Defense Contractors Academy Class October 25th
(Cary, N.C.) International strategic business consultant Lea Strickland, MBA/CMA/CFM/CBM/GMC, has been selected to lead a class of the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) Defense Contractors Academy on the subject of becoming a government contractor. Designed as a hands-on workshop, the October 25th session titled “Cost Estimating & Proposal Developments” will be a strategic and tactical discussion of the elements of proposals, how to develop costs, and the strategic and financial implications of becoming a government contractor.
read more7.14.11 — Innovation Strategist and Author Lea Strickland Expands Coverage of Entrepreneurial Issues
(Cary, N.C.) The award-winning national financial media outlet TheStreet.com has published an original article by F.O.C.U.S. (TM) Resources President Lea Strickland, MBA/CMA/CFM/CBM/GMC, on two 11-year-old entrepreneurs pitching their innovative ideas at this summer’s Triangle Startup Weekend in Durham, N.C. Strickland, a regular columnist for TheStreet.com, will be expanding her coverage of entrepreneurial issues; later this summer she will debut as a contributing columnist for YoungEntrepreneurs.com, part of the Entrepreneur Magazine group. In addition, her article “The Big Idea? Execute Right” was recently featured on Portfolio.com.
read more5.16.11 — Lea Strickland Featured Speaker at RTP CFO Forum, Hosts Webinar on Innovation and Entrepreneurism
(Cary, N.C.) International strategic business consultant Lea Strickland, MBA/CMA/CFM/CBM/GMC, recently shared her insight and experience at two high-profile Research Triangle area events: the RTP CFO Forum hosted by Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP on May 6 and F.O.C.U.S. Resources’ Technovation Entrepreneur educational webinar “Technovation Entrepreneur 101” on May 11. Strickland spoke to the RTP CFO’s on “Doing Business with the Government” and presented the webinar through her consultancy F.O.C.U.S. (TM) Resources. Both events covered critical topics from getting a company started to being strategic in seeking funding and business opportunities.
read more4.1.11 — Technovation Entepreneur 101 Webinar Series Now Available
(Cary, N.C.) The Technovation 101 webinar program has gone live for 2011. The series is directed toward researchers, scientists, engineers, or other experts looking to move ideas, research, and innovations from the lab to the marketplace.
The first overview session is set for Wednesday, April 13, 2011: Noon – 1 pm Eastern Time. This particular session is free, but registration is required.
For more information and to register, visit http://www.technovationentrepreneur.com/2010/08/introduction-to-technovation-entrepreneur-program/.
read moreAbout Lea Strickland
Lea is an internationally renowned business strategy expert applying proven infrastructure management solutions to help businesses and organizations of all sizes build a baseline for success. She has more than 20 years of experience in operational leadership in Fortune 500 and Global 100 companies, including Ford, Solectron and Newell Corporation, regularly sharing her extensive first-hand knowledge via interactive sessions and keynote presentations at a wide range of industry events.
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In an average year, Lea leads 40 workshops and webinars in 30 states, Canada, and Mexico on business strategy topics and is one of the most prolific women entrepreneurs on the business speaking circuit. 