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The 3 Most Critical Elements of a Small Business Cybersecurity Plan
In a previous post, we looked at the disturbing prevalence of cyber-attacks, and how small businesses are especially at risk. As of December 31, 2017, any company wishing to work with the government is required to have a documented cybersecurity plan. This is an excellent opportunity to make sure your business is prepared for this inevitable…
Read MoreCybersecurity: What Your Small Business Needs to Know
“I am convinced that there are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked and those that will be.” – Former FBI Director Robert Mueller The City of Atlanta, Amazon, BlueCross BlueShield, Disney, Equifax, Home Depot, Microsoft, Sony, Target, and Yahoo. What do all these companies have in common? These are large organizations with massive…
Read MoreBuckner Management & Technology CEO Appointed To WIPP Leadership Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 26, 2018) – Today it was announced that the President and CEO of Buckner Management & Technology (BucknerMT) was appointed to the Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) Leadership Advisory Council. The advisory council assists the WIPP by providing guidance on policy and programming, working to promote the organization to the women entrepreneurship…
Read MoreBuckner Management & Technoalogy CEO Graduates from WPEO Sage Advice Business Acceleration Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 12, 2018) – Buckner Management & Technology (BucknerMT) announced today that the President and CEO, Tonya Buckner, graduated from the Women Presidents’ Educational Organization (WPEO) SAGE Advice Program. In its second year, this year-long program has partnered with national banking chain Capital One to expose prominent women business owners to critical leadership…
Read MoreFemale Entrepreneur Reflects on Success in Male-Dominated Tech Industry
Women’s History Month has allowed Tonya Buckner time to reflect on her successful business, the role of her parents including her father who raised five children alone, and her faith. Buckner owns and operates Buckner Management & Technology, Inc., (BucknerMT), a Bowie-based management and technology consulting firm that provides cybersecurity, information technology infrastructure, information technology…
Read MoreBuckner Management & Technology CEO To Speak at Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit: The Big Power of Small Business
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 14, 2018) – Leading cybersecurity firm, Buckner Management & Technology (BucknerMT), announced today that the President and CEO, Tonya Buckner would be speaking at the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit today in Washington, DC. A recent graduate of the program, Buckner will give a presentation entitled “Securing Your Small Business: What…
Read MoreIs It About Winning Or Fulfilling Your Interest?
Every day we find ourselves in situations that require us to negotiate. Whether it is for business or personal reasons, it is critical to understand that there is more to negotiation than just simply winning. In preparation for negotiations with our clients, team members, partners, or even friends or acquaintances, the key criteria to determine is “How…
Read More8(a) Program Versus GSA Schedule – What’s a Small Business To Do?
One of my fellow scholars from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program called me recently to inquire about the difference between the 8(a) Program versus GSA Schedule, and why BucknerMT recently elected to get a GSA Schedule instead of pursuing the 8(a) Program. Below is what I shared with her: 8(a) Program versus GSA Schedule It…
Read MoreThe 20 Commandments of Success as a Subcontractor
Tonya Buckner of BucknerMT Management & Technology, Inc. is the Chief Executive Officer at Buckner Management & Technology, BucknerMT and TAPE are teaming together to find new business for our two companies. I asked Tonya to contribute some thoughts about life as a subcontractor: Last week at a BrewtonMos Procurement Readiness luncheon, TAPE CEO/President Louisa Jaffe spoke…
Read MoreBuckner Management and Technology Awarded GSA IT Schedule 70 Contract
The GSA IT Schedule 70 Contract allows Buckner Management and Technology the opportunity to deliver services to any federal government agency, and to state and local governments through cooperative purchasing. WASHINGTON DC – March 30, 2017 – Buckner Management and Technology (BucknerMT), a Woman-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing management, supply chain and technology solutions, announced…
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