We help supplier diversity professionals accelerate diverse vendor introductions
to exceed vendor utilization goals faster!
Start creating success stories!
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We also offer Capabilities Statement training!
"I am excited to send my video business pitch to potential customers because I know the response will be positive. Melanie will make your pitch perfect! She is genuine, flexible and a consummate professional. " Karen, retired Army, KNS Industrial Supplies
Business Academy
Cohorts + Supplier Accelerators
Our past performance
Mentoring
Individual and Group Mentoring
We mentor vendors to simplify your bid process - from certification to capabilities to contracts.
- Industry Insights
- Capabilities Statement
- Certification
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Bid proposal
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Avoiding Common Mistakes
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Invoicing
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Communication
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RFP Expectations
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Post Contract Expectations (payment terms)
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Branding (websites, uniforms, etc.)
Meet Your Before + After Business Coach
Melanie Rae
Corporate procurement teams hire Melanie directly and sponsor GUIDED Business Plan to train diverse suppliers in their supply chain from start-up to scaling to supplier to reach their goals faster.
Our Certifications
"I have known Melanie for many years and have been impressed with all of the different projects she is constantly involved in. I have been particularly impressed with the programs she has created tailored to the Veteran business community."
Scott Vowels, PhD, Supplier Inclusion, Apple
Meet Your Coach
Melanie Rae
Corporate procurement teams hire Melanie directly and sponsor GUIDED Business Plan to train diverse suppliers in their supply chain. From start-up to scaling to supplier to reach their goals faster.
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Meet Our Team
Our experts guide diverse vendors to their success destinations!
Melanie Rae
Founder + Author
Chief Learning Designer
Dr. Yvette Harris, Phd
Facilitator + Guide
Guide
Angela Mayeda
Projects + Support
Admin
Carlos Gonalez
Website + Tech
Website
Ashley Warfield
Digital + Cohorts
Marketing
Braidley Acuma
Digital + Community
Marketing
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Melanie Rae
Chief Learning Designer
Guided Business Plan
Guided Business Plan can create a group training that resolves the gaps in onboarding new vendors!
Testimonials
“WE-Xcel [a GUIDED course] gave me the tools and the confidence to effectively market my skills for contracts with Fortune 500s and major corporations. Anyone who is serious about taking their business to the next level needs to take this course - it is a game-changer!”
Stephanie Belton
The A-List Network, LLC
Melanie Taught This Course
“It would have been impossible for me to offer this cohort if I did not have the GUIDED Business Plan™ materials. One of our survey comments was ‘Best educational program I ever experienced. Very organized with valuable information that we could take action on. Loved it.’”
Entrepreneur Educator
Teaching A Government Contracting Cohort
Licensed a GUIDED curriculum
“The materials, the presentation, and especially the examples. It is extremely helpful to have examples that highlight the how and why the particular "fill in the blank" is worth thinking about. The presenter [Melanie] was OUTSTANDING; clear, well organized, delightful, and brought in diverse perspectives.”
Mirette Seireg
MPATH
“I found the SWOT Compass to be incredibly valuable. I appreciate that Melanie took a standard analysis and built upon it substantially with real business questions and concerns to consider."
TaChelle Lawson
Fig Firm
“Every session, I have been incredibly impressed by the quality presentation, the outstanding facilitation and CWA member participation. This has been so helpful!”
Scott Kuethen
Amtec Human Capital
Attended water industry course
“Melanie, is so knowledgeable and such a patient and articulate presenter.”
Kathie Tetreault
Saddleback Surveys, Inc.
Attended workshop for business continuity
"Melanie had high energy and engagement for 3 straight hours...AMAZING!" Wendi
Wendi Brown
iSupportYou, LLC
Tracy Porter
Premiere Solutions & NFL Alumni
Attended water industry course
“This is the BEST working meeting EVER!”
Pamela Isom
ICE Solutions
Attend corporate contracting course
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