In this 1 hour webinar hosted by BizCentral USA, we discuss the qualifications and benefits for small business 8a certification. For more information, please visit: http://bizcentralusa.com/minority_business_sba_8a_wbe_mbe.php

1. Key Speaker
Nina Lopez
Small Business Consultant
BizCentral USA
Administrator
Nicole Roach
Marketing Coordinator
HBIF Meeting 12-09
BizCentral USA

2. • BizCentral USA: A “One-stop” resource
center for small business resources
nationwide!
• Key Speaker: Nina Lopez
• Questions
• Recorded Webinar Available At:
– http://vimeo.com/channels/smallbusinesswebinars

3. • Preliminary Steps
• Eligibility for SBA 8a
• Social & Economic Disadvantages
• Submittal Process
• Supporting Documentation
• Review & Closing
• Q&A

5. •Bringing more dollars
• Increasing economic
to an eligible activity and promoting
company through in distressed
growth
targeted procurement
communities.
mechanisms.
• Targeting competition to specific
industries where there are disparities.

7. • All certification clients must have a
D-U-N-S number:
 Can be requested by visiting
http://www.dnb.com or calling (866) 785-0428
• When applying for SBA 8(a) Certification
the business MUST be registered in the
Central Contractor Registration (CCR).
 Register with CCR at http:/www.ccr.gov

8. • Complete the SBA
Profile Page
 Available once the
CCR is completed
• Obtain a GLS Login
 Available once the
CCR & SBA Profile
Pages are complete

9.  The program benefits the client as well
as the contractor by providing small
disadvantaged businesses with:
The ability to pursue and award sole-source
procurements.
Limited-competition opportunities in the
government arena.
Ensuring the client that bonding, insurance, and
other legal requirements are met.

10. 51%

11. • Waiver of the “2-Years-in-Business”
Requirement:
• Substantial business management experience
• Sufficient technical experience
• Enough Capital to carry out the business plan
• Ability to obtain the necessary personnel,
facilities and equipment
• Record of successful performance of past
contract work

12. • Small Business Administration 8(a)
program has the following four social
groups designated as socially
disadvantaged:
• Black Americans
• Hispanic Americans
• Native Americans (American Indians, Eskimos,
Aleuts, and Native Hawaiians)
• Asian Pacific Americans

13. • Preponderance of the Evidence
• Gender
• Culture
• Ethnicity
• Disability
• Other Specific Factors
• Proof through multiple detailed
examples (15-20)

14. • Not Automatically
Presumed
• Don’t lose hope –
There are other
options!
• WBE
• State Agencies

15.  To be considered a
Disabled Veteran
you must have your
DD Form 214 in order
to prove your service
in the Armed Forces.

16.  To be considered a Service Disabled
Veteran you must have a letter from
the Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) of your discharge paper from
the branch of service you were in.
 Must state that you have a service
connected disability rating ranging
from 20% to 100% disability.

17. • Personal Net Worth Limit:
• This limit is defined as a personal net worth
of $250,000 or less, excluding the equity in a
personal residence or business
• Includes the following accounts:
• IRA, Life Insurance, Stocks and Bonds,
Trusts

18.  Businesses ineligible for certification
include:
 Franchises
 Nonprofit Organizations
 Brokers & Packagers
 Firms owned by other disadvantaged firms

19.  As defined by the SBA,
demonstrations of “lack of
character may include:
 Past Criminal Records
 Violations of SBA Regulations
 Debarment or Suspension
 Falsified Information

20.  Small business owners will be asked to provide
a wide range of materials including:
 Business & Personal Tax Returns
 Licenses & Permits
 Profit & Loss Statements
 Business Insurance
 Legal Forms

21.  Online Application
 Complete Required Forms
 Assemble all supporting
documentation
 Submit to your local
SBA district office

22. Start Selling to the
Government!

23. • BizCentral Can Help!
• Variety of Package Options and Flexible
Payments
• Can Assist with all Types of Certifications
• We can Expedite the Process
• Ensure Information is Accurate and
Assembled Accordingly

24. • Special Discounts!
Buy 2 Certifications: Get 10% Off
Buy 3 Certifications: Get 20% Off
Buy 4 Certifications: Get 25% Off
• Chance to Save Over $600!

25. • BizCentral Small Business Services
• Business Plan Writing
• Business Certifications
• Incorporation
• Website Development
• Graphic Design
• Marketing
• Bookkeeping & Accounting
• Nonprofit Services

26. • Contact Us
• Nicole Roach: Nicole@bizcentralusa.com
• Nina Lopez: Nina@bizcentralusa.com
• Visit www.BizCentralUSA.com or Call 407-857-9002
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