Discover Your Readiness.
Unlock Your Next Opportunity.
Every successful entrepreneur begins with one question: Am I truly ready? Complete the HBI Business Readiness Assessment™ and receive the guidance needed to move confidently toward certifications, contracts, funding, leadership development, and long-term business growth.
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Tawanna has worked with a diverse range of clients from startups to established organizations, multiple boards in executive advisory role helping them unlock growth, secure opportunities, and build sustainable, scalable success.
Find Out If Your Business Is Actually Ready — In Under 10 Minutes.
Starting a business is thrilling. The adrenaline of designing a logo, launching a website, and printing business cards makes you feel like a CEO.
But passion alone doesn't secure contracts, attract investors, or build a sustainable infrastructure.
Most new business owners operate purely on guesswork. They register an LLC and cross their fingers, completely ignoring the foundational pillars required for true legitimacy and scalable growth.
Is This Assessment Right For You?
The Corporate Escapee
You are currently employed but planning your exit strategy and need to ensure your new venture can replace your income.
The Side Hustler
You are making some money on the side, but you want to legitimize your operations and scale up.
The Stalled Founder
You launched within the last 1–2 years, but you feel disorganized and unready to pitch for serious funding.
The Tale of Two Entrepreneurs
The “Guesswork” Entrepreneur
The “Funding-Ready” Entrepreneur
Trusted Guidance That Creates Confidence and Results
Hear from entrepreneurs and SCORE mentees who gained clarity, stronger positioning, and the confidence to move forward.
Transitioning from a successful corporate career to entrepreneurship can be frightening. Fortunately, the list of transferable skills is long. However, the list of unfamiliar tasks that require rich insight and know-how is equally long. At the top of my list of unfamiliar tasks was acquiring my Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification.
I decided it was far too important to stumble through alone. I wanted my application to be thorough, comprehensive, and truly reflective of my business. After researching possibilities, I was referred to Coach Tawanna Heyward-Bey. From the moment I hired her, I knew this would be the smartest decision ever. I successfully acquired my certification.
Coach Tawanna and her team delivered and made the process painless. Her knowledge, expertise, and cadence were a perfect match for me. My advice is to not tackle this alone. I STRONGLY recommend Coach Tawanna.
Tawanna Heyward-Bey is an exceptional SCORE mentor! Her expertise in business certifications and her generous guidance has been invaluable to me. She provided actionable strategies, tailored advice, and numerous resources that have already made a significant difference in my business journey.
Her kindness and support create an empowering experience, and I am truly grateful for her mentorship. Highly recommend!
Tawanna is truly phenomenal! She has helped me so much. Tawanna has helped me understand the importance and the process of government contracting.
Her professionalism and her willingness to make sure that I leave more informed than when I started means everything to me and my family, and I couldn’t thank her enough for all that she has offered me in such a short period of time. Thank God for Coach Tawanna!
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Questions About Getting Started?
How long does the assessment take?
It is designed to be completed in under 10 minutes.
Is it really free?
Yes. We believe that giving you the tools to diagnose your business gaps is the first step in building a lasting relationship.
Do I need to have registered a business already?
No. You can take the assessment whether you’re still developing your business idea or already operating an established business.
What happens to my email address?
We’ll use your email to send your Business Readiness Score and relevant HBI resources. Your information will be handled with care and respect.
What happens after I take it?
You will receive a customized score and immediate recommendations on what to fix first.
Funding Follows Readiness.
Discover why building the right foundation is essential before pursuing funding, certifications, contracts, and long-term growth opportunities.
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