How to Prepare a Budget for SBIR/STTR Proposals

A proper budget can be an effective tool in driving your SBIR/STTR project from start to finish.  Be sure not to leave money on the table! This session walks through the development of a project budget including what costs need to be included, how to write a budget...

After the Award: Organize or Die

SBIR Grants Management, SBIR/STTR Budgets

Why your new company needs a strong backbone. In a strong organization, “responsibility” is not meant to be a way to point fingers. Instead, it is used to identify areas that need improvement. That’s the secret to a company’s future — organization that leads to...

Preparing a Credible Budget for SBIR/STTR

Developing a proper budget for a grant or contract proposal should not be overlooked.  A proper budget can be an effective tool in driving the project from start to finish.  Be sure not to leave money on the table.  This session will walk through the development of a...

After the Award #2 Read the award notice. Carefully.

SBIR Grants Management, SBIR/STTR Budgets

After the excitement of receiving your award settles down, be sure to read the award notice or contract carefully. Then do it again. Government grant awards might seem like free money, but they do come with some strings attached. Those strings are determined by the...

What happens after the award?

SBIR related, STTR related, SBIR Grants Management, BBC General

#1: Hire the employees You can’t do everything yourself. You need the right people to help you move your company forward. But hiring the right people goes beyond simply finding them. Here are a few important things to consider: 1. Employee offer letter or employment...