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AT CERTIFICATION CONSULTANTS WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING BUSINESSES TO WIN CONTRACTS WITH CERTIFICATIONS THAT COUNT.
Are you a minority business owner? Are you a woman business enterprise? Maybe you are a member of the armed forces or a service disabled veteran. As a minority, female or veteran business owner, oftentimes, there are federal, state and local contracts that are set aside just for you. In order to gain access, you have to prove you are a member of one of these socially or economically disadvantaged groups.
These various certifications are what we offer to our clients. In addition to the aforementioned business certifications, we also assist clients with various industry certifications and
State specific certifications as well. The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), for instance, has 37 regional offices throughout the country that offer certifications.
As a business owner, you may be too busy with the day to day operations of your business to focus your time and attention on certifications that could, potentially, grow your business. Get your FREE Do-It-Yourself Guide to 8(a) by completing the form at the top of this page and let Certification Consultants, LLC provide you with your "Certified" advantage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
| Q | What is 8(a) Certification and how can it benefit my business? |
| A | The SBA created the 8(a) Business Development Program to help small disadvantaged businesses compete in the martketplace. Participants can receive sole source contracts for up to $4MM for consumer goods and $6.5MM for manufacturing. |
| Q | Am I guaranteed to be awarded 8(a) certification as a minority business enterprise? |
| A | Certain individuals are presumed socially disadvantaged but applicants must also prove economic disadvantage. In addition, size standards must be adhered to and the business must demonstrate the potential for success. |
| Q | Will 8(a) Certification guarantee me city, state and federal government contracts? |
| A | Having the certification does not guarantee you will be awarded government contracts. However, state and federal agencies seeking minority contractors look to the pool of candidates with certifications like 8(a), MBE, WMBE, etc.. |
| Q | Why should I pay a company to process my 8(a) Certification when I can do it myself for free? |
| A | The 8(a) Certification process is detailed time consuming and laborious. The purpose of our service is to eliminate the burden associated with doing it yourself allowing you time to do what you do best… Make Money. If you'd like to complete the process yourself, simply complete the short form at the top of this page to receive our FREE Do-it-Yourself Guide to 8(a). |