8a Certification

Expand Your Business Potential:   Why SBA Certification MattersSmall business is competitive, and every advantage makes a difference, especially for Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB). According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), an SDB is a small business at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (considered Black, Hispanic, Asian,

HUBZone Certification

Grassroots Economy: HUBZone Certification CreatesBusiness PotentialAn often-overlooked facet of the American economy is the entrepreneurial power of many urban and rural communities, which often teem with potential. A solution to bridge this gap? The HUBZone program.Historically Underutilized Business Zones, more succinctly known as HUBZones, offer an innovative approach to these overlooked sectors. HUBZones help small

VOSB Certification

Turning Valor into Value: SBA Certifications and Veteran-Owned Small BusinessesThe heroes who’ve served our country return to civilian life with the discipline, leadership, and determination skills they learned during active duty. But even the toughest veteran may face barriers when starting a small business.That’s why the SBA offers two certifications targeting veteran entrepreneurs: the Veteran-Owned

WOSB Certification

The Power of WOSB Certification: Finding the UntappedPotential in Women-Owned Businesses In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, women are taking their spot at the table. Despite launching new businesses at twice the rate of men, there is a critical gap that needs attention: Less than 1 percent of all women-owned businesses hold a Women-Owned Small