MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES
Businesses owned (51% +) by minorities can gain access to numerous business opportunities by becoming certified as such.
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Businesses owned (51% +) by minorities can gain access to numerous business opportunities by becoming certified as such.
If you are a minority and own a majority of your business, there are numerous certifications available to you, each having it’s own benefits. Whether you’re targeting state & local contracts, federal contracts, or want to get involved with Supplier Diversity programs, govCERTS is here to guide you in the right direction and help get you certified.
Firms looking to expand into the government sector, or looking to increase business in this sector, the MBE certification is the perfect starting point. Almost all state & local governments offer certifications for minority-owned businesses to help gain a competitive edge when pursuing government contracts and subcontracts. States that offer the MBE certification typically have mandatory spending goals with certified firms that must be met annually.
The most sought after certification program is the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program. This is for companies who are ready to take their business to the next level. This certification may only be held once in a company’s lifetime, and is good for 9 years. This is the most sought-after federal certification, and allows government agencies to sole-source (no-bid) contracts up to $4 million. This is also the most utilized certification in federal subcontracts.
We recommend companies have at least $400,000 revenue before pursuing the 8(a).
For the businesses who are looking to expand contracting in the private-sector, especially with larger corporations/Fortune 500 companies, the NMSDC (National Minority Supplier Development Council) WBE is the easiest route to get you there. Being the nation’s largest private-sector minority-owned business certification, the NMSDC MBE is built for firms looking to participate in Suppler Diversity programs with large corporations.
If you’re unsure which certification is best for your business, reach out to us for a free consultation to understand your goals as a business, and guide you in the best direction to suit your need.
Reach out to us to schedule your eligibility call and get pricing information to see how your business can benefit from a woman-owned certification.
Or give us a call at (813) 593-6226
Gov Certs is a state, local and educational (SLED) market certifications processing company. We strive to deliver products that ensure your company has the competitive edge when pursuing contracts in the state & local government sector.