Focusing Forward Blog

Articles to encourage, inspire, and inform you on your business journey

How Positivity Fuels your Business Strategy: The SOAR Analysis

An effective business strategy always consists of a good attitude and positive mindset.

3 Small Steps to Get Ahead on your Federal Contracting Journey

The rise of new technologies and trends in the federal contracting world has made it increasingly tough to stay ahead of the game. It...

3 Most Common Addictions

Isolation is one of the biggest contributors to an addiction problem.

Understanding the Healthcare Needs of Veterans

The #1 healthcare tool for veterans and military families

5 Uncommon Behavioral Signs of Addiction

We all think we know what the signs of addiction are; things like bloodshot eyes, sleeping in because of a hangover, and being very...

Building your Federal Marketing Plan

Marketing to the federal government is vastly different from marketing to the private sector. The government has entirely different pain...

5 Things to include on your Capabilities Statement

If you’ve never heard of a capabilities statement, it is a one-page document of your business competencies. Think of it like a resume, it...

How an Online Peer Community Can Help You Stay Sober

As researchers in Norway, Denmark, and the US have found, positive relationships have a substantial influence on your ability to get and...

3 Steps to Consulting after the Military

One of the most asked questions we get is "how do I start consulting after the military?" So we answered it here.

5 Stages to Addiction Recovery

Addiction is a chronic relapse disorder resulting from compulsive drug-seeking behaviors. However, people can become addicted to things...

The Four P's in Government Purchasing

If you have ever spoken with Jim Neighbors, you might have heard him refer to something called “The Four P’s”. This is a term he coined...

How to Build a High Performing Sales Team