Small Business GRANT READINESS & WRITING Intensive

Margaret Jackson is a sought-after Bay Area leader, Small Business Radio Personality, Small Business Magazine and Digital Catalog Publisher, and the Alameda County Small Business Development Center's former Director. Jackson is Silicon Valley's #1 small business radio personality on AM 1220 KDOW Business & Finance radio broadcasting to more than 7.75M+ listeners covering the nine Bay Area counties, now airing on iHeart Radio—the Business on the Edge show broadcasts in the 4th largest radio market in the country. Her diverse roles include:Margaret Jackson is the CEO/President of the Small Business Concierge Communications & Digital Media corporation. She has more than 35 years of experience as a business professional. Margaret Jackson is a regional advisor for the NorCal Inclusivity Project SBDC, working with African American businesses. She publishes the Small Business Concierge Digital Magazine and catalog (global reach). Jackson has over 30 years of experience in audio/video production as a program producer, senior producer, and director. Jackson won two international media industry awards, the Silver Davey Award and the Communicators Award of Distinction.Margaret Jackson is a highly experienced grant and business plan writer. She is a skilled marketing communications professional, public relations advisor, and strategist, and she is adept at small business development. She was named one of the 100 Silicon Valley Women of Influence for 2020. Jackson is one of 100 women in the United States interviewed by Tracey Wilen, formerly with the Apollo Research Group, author of more than 13 workplace research books. Wilen's book, Women Lead: Career Perspectives from Workplace Leaders, quotes Jackson several times. Jackson was named an African American honoree by California Assemblymember Alex Lee for Black History Month, 2022. Jackson was invited to be a California High-Speed Rail Authority: Business Advisory Council (CHSRA-BAC) member in 2022 and accepted the position to support small business procurement opportunities (2022-2024). Jackson was also the Legislative Committee Chair of the (CHSRA-BAC) (2022-2024).Her professional arsenal is vast as an expert market communicator and a confidence builder for business professionals and small business owners. She has assisted companies in the following documentation writing, presentations, leadership development, and business analysis areas:• Leadership Development Coach, Consultant, and Trainer • Skilled grant readiness and writer trainer • Writing Business, Marketing, SOSTAC plans for business development and expansion• Government contracting submissions of RFP/I/Qs, FOA, NOA, NOFOS, and similar to doing business with the U.S. government.• Skilled Grant Writer with a 90%-95% hit rate.Margaret is a veteran small business and professional coach, executive coach, instructor, trainer, keynote and motivational speaker. She specializes in key areas such as entrepreneurship, business startups, small business fitness, grant readiness and writing, leadership development, mass-media marketing, and being uncommonly impressive. Her expertise and guidance have empowered countless individuals and businesses to thrive in competitive landscapes.