WRITTEN TESTIMONIALS

Gilbert was the perfect instructor, so knowledgeable and available for questions and 1-on-1s. He brings his experience and expertise and shares it with joy so that all businesses become a success story. He was professional but also energetic.

Elisa G.

Las Vegas, NV

I had the pleasure of attending Gilbert Buchanan’s Small Business Boot Camp, and in his class I learned how to fine tune my Business Plan. Gilbert’s style of presentation has a clear and informative approach type of business owner to understand and follow.

James S., CEO

Premier Personnel Resource Los Angeles, CA

Gilbert Buchanan of Buchanan & Associates was very responsive to your needs. He was effective in helping us differentiate what is truly needed to achieve our goal from what merely is a list of ideals.

Dennis D. - Operations Manager

Greenland Supply, Inc. Los Angeles, CA

Buchanan & Associates provided my company with complete and comprehensive training on the SBA 8(a) and DBE Certification Programs; Business Planning; Strategic Planning; S Corporation formation and Documentation. They also advised me on Federal and Public Works contracting, and Certified Payroll Training.

Long N. President -

IPI Corporation Van Nuys, CA

Gilbert Buchanan of Buchanan & Associates was referred to our company through the SBA while he was with the VEDC, and was the sole person responsible for our company's success. He listened, answered questions and did any and all leg work necessary to help us as we were a start-up company and no one wanted to give us a chance. He is the best!

Ray & Cindy B. President & VP

CINARY Construction, Inc. - Calabasas, CA

Buchanan & Associates helped me get my “ducks” in a row, now I am well=prepared.

Megan C.

Las Vegas, NV

Mr. Buchanan assisted us in obtaining our certifications, 8(a) Business Development for the Federal Government the development of a Business Plan. We were absolutely satisfied with the end-product, and would recommend his services to all who are serious about the success of their company.

Jitinder S. President,

Milli Micro Systems (MMS), Inc. Los Angeles, CA

Long N, President -

IPI Corporation Van Nuys, CA

Top notch! Like a personal coach, Gilbert was there for us when we needed him most. Always attentive and responsive to the challenges presented by an elaborate and tedious government RFP process.

Amir E. President - Cedar Financial

A nationwide debt & credit collection service - Calabasas, CA

Just wanted to say thank you so much for taking time out today to spend with me going over my Back-Office and strategies to get me back on track so I can get contracts.

Angela G.

Blue Ice Pictures – Los Angeles, CA

Mr. Buchanan is very knowledgeable, patient, and willing to help.

Quenton T.

Los Angeles, CA

I met Gilbert Buchanan at an LAUSD Boot Camp Session, where he was instructing a class on contracting with LAUSD & the certification process. Quality of his Work product is amazing, he is excellent at what he does; he makes people feel comfortable and goes the extra mile to get the job done. He is very professional and presents himself well, always courteous, well mannered. His presentations are always prompt and well timed.

Patty Z.

Preferred Bonding, Los Angeles, CA

I met Mr. Buchanan while assisting me during my tenure as an SBA Boot Camp Student, Graduate and during my start-up business. His services were and are exemplary and extremely helpful. The services he provided were as follows: Consulting, direction, guidance, and leadership. He is a true professional and gentleman, even during the stressful and demanding days of Boot Camp.

Ana Maria Correa-M.

Esmalgres Clay & Tile USA, LLC Los Angeles, CA

A belated thank you for inviting Gilbert to talk to the class last Thursday. He is among my all-time favorites, which isn’t easy with the lineup you’ve brought to Launch + Grow. Honestly, I expected it to be one the good to know, but not necessarily fun classes. Was I wrong. He can entertain and educate and the SmallBizPro system and his “paramedic” approach sure hit home with me. What an incredible gift he’s extended to the class, thanks to your connection with him.

Elizabeth Kaye M.

Author, Journalist, Media Consultant - Northridge, CA

About Buchanan

Buchanan & Associates is a multiple award winning supplier diversity firm that helps small businesses become contract-ready. So, if you want to win government contracts, then Buchanan & Associates is the way to go!

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Procurement & Purchasing Vendor-Readiness

We help socially and economically disadvantaged businesses gain access to economic and contracting opportunities.
We prepare your business so that it is bank loan-ready while understanding your ratios.
Buchanan & Associates provides hand-holding and supportive services to disadvantaged businesses so that their back-office is compliant government and contracting agencies operating and safety guidelines.
We assist small businesses/vendors in achieving procurement and purchasing good-standing status with the SBA, County, State, LA Metro, Casinos, Los Angeles Unified School District, and Municipal contracting agencies.

Call us now so we can begin helping you get qualified for your portion of that $500 Billion in contracts available for small businesses!

Call: 888-882-1168

Mentorship Program

We help socially and economically disadvantaged businesses gain access to economic and contracting opportunity.
As a mentor providing supportive services, Buchanan & Associates assists protégés in obtaining annual certifications to achieve favorable financial health and good character with the SBA.
We assist small businesses in achieving good-standing status with the SBA, County, State, and Municipal contracting agencies.
Protégés entering SBA 8(a) Business Development program as well as in other public works contracting programs, are provided special guidance and coaching to ensure that they are current with all reporting requirements and set-up to succeed on these projects..

Mentor: Bringing emerging talents together with specific firms, utilizing advanced experience and knowledge while demonstrating a commitment to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé.

Please Call us Today at (888)882-1168

Or Email us at SmallBusiness@TheBuchananGroup.net so we can develop a plan to suit your specific Mentorship needs.

Contract Compliance

Provide oversight and program monitoring; ensure that all paperwork is completed accurately and submitted on-time so that Prime and subcontractors are paid on-time.
Generate letters and Ad Hoc reports as requested by contract provider.
Assist with Close-out report and contract compliance to ensure Client meets close-out procedures.
Generate Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Utilization Reports on public works projects and required contracts.
Conduct contract audits on projects to ensure all government contracting requirements are met.
Utilize industry expertise in 49 CFR part 26 and 13 CFR Part 121 to assist contract providers primes, or subcontractors (Client) with DBE/SBE utilization and compliance with public works contracting owners’ programs.
Ensure that the Prime prepares and submits subcontractor Utilization Form and Reports on a monthly basis as required by DBE/SBE program requirements.
Provide contract compliance support to your contracting managers and staff as needed on an on-going basis.
Monitor and ensure proper preparation of close-out documents at the completion of contracts.
and much more.

Labor Compliance

Serve as expert witness for prime contractor or contract provider if needed (as defendant) in state and federal labor compliance and prevailing wage violation cases.
Proactively conduct random audits, job-site inspections, and interview workers on the project to ensure labor compliance, prevailing wage, and apprenticeship ratios with DIR requirements.
Identify potential labor compliance claim issues before they arise and investigate probable violations and complaints of worker underpayment.
Conduct on-site investigations to resolve worker complaints and other identified prevailing wage violations as required.
Provide oversight and monitor certified payroll data received from all contract provider or prime’s project subcontractors and ensure that their submitted reports meet contract owner’s requirements.
Minimize prime contractor’s exposure to fines, issuance of non-compliance notices, prevent payment withholdings, and retention for delinquent and/or inadequate certified payroll records.
Review and monitor the accurate collection and confirm proof of payment from employer of training fund contributions.
Perform Federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts and California Prevailing Wage Laws Labor Compliance oversight, monitoring, and reporting.
Generate and maintain job-site inspections/observations logs and worker interview files.
Identify potential labor compliance claims/issues and investigate alleged violations and complaints of underpayment to worker(s) as required by the California Prevailing Wage Laws and related Acts.
Research and maintain Labor Compliance Policy & Procedure Manual which will appropriately address alleged violations of Prevailing Wage requirements on all public works contracts.
Investigate Labor Compliance and Prevailing Wage Violations for underpayments to worker by contractor/subcontractors.
Generate assessment summary reports that address violations and findings pursuant to DIR Prevailing Wage guidelines and requirements on the projects.
Review Project Labor Agreement (PLA) guidelines to ascertain contractor’s adherence to established requirements (if necessary).
Review and advise prime contractor on Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements (if necessary).
In conjunction with the monthly performance reports, draft and disseminate discrepancy notices to Contractors, include recommendations for penalties and payment withholding as appropriate by the program guidelines.

Call Us at (888)882-1168 so we can take care of your Labor Compliance needs. We will handle everything so that you can focus on performing the contract!

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