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Key Speaker
       Nina Lopez
Small Business Consultant
     BizCentral USA


     Administrator
     Nicole Roach
 Marketing Coordinator
HBIF Meeting 12-09
    BizCentral USA
• 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
• Preliminary Steps
• Eligibility for SBA 8a
• Social & Economic Disadvantages
• Submittal Process
• Supporting Documentation
• Review & Closing
• Q&A
Small Business 8a Certifications
•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.
Small Business 8a Certifications
• 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
• Complete the SBA
  Profile Page
   Available once the
    CCR is completed

• Obtain a GLS Login
   Available once the
    CCR & SBA Profile
    Pages are complete
 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.
51%
• 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
• 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
• Preponderance of the Evidence
  • Gender
  • Culture
  • Ethnicity
  • Disability
  • Other Specific Factors
• Proof through multiple detailed
  examples (15-20)
• Not Automatically
  Presumed
• Don’t lose hope –
  There are other
  options!
  • WBE
  • State Agencies
 To be considered a
  Disabled Veteran
  you must have your
  DD Form 214 in order
  to prove your service
  in the Armed Forces.
 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.
• 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
 Businesses ineligible for certification
  include:
   Franchises

   Nonprofit Organizations

   Brokers & Packagers

   Firms owned by other disadvantaged firms
 As defined by the SBA,
  demonstrations of “lack of
  character may include:
   Past Criminal Records

   Violations of SBA Regulations

   Debarment or Suspension

   Falsified Information
 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
 Online Application
 Complete Required Forms
 Assemble all supporting
 documentation
 Submit to your local
 SBA district office
Start Selling to the
  Government!
• 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
• 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!
• BizCentral Small Business Services
  •   Business Plan Writing
  •   Business Certifications
  •   Incorporation
  •   Website Development
  •   Graphic Design
  •   Marketing
  •   Bookkeeping & Accounting
  •   Nonprofit Services
• 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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Small Business 8a Certifications

  • 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
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