What is the purpose of seeking certification? Certification will increase business for your organization. There are several certifications available to women and minority business owners. Certifications are granted on the local, state and national level. There are various certifying agencies. The certifying agency will require that you complete an application and in most instances pay an application fee. If your focus is to obtain contracts with corporations, realize that not all certifications are recognized by all corporate supplier diversity programs.
Be mindful that certifying agencies will investigate the business owners to ensure the applicant (s) possess at least 51% of the company, significant knowledge of the area of operation and actively involved in the business, with the power to direct operations.
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) - Minority Business Enterprise certifications are granted by local and state governments as well as national organizations.
Women Business Enterprise (WBE) - Women Business Enterprise certifications are granted by local and state governments as well as national organizations.
Disadvantages Business Enterprise (DBE) - Federal program designation used in conjunction with US Department of Transportation (US DOT) funded projects and contracts.
8(a) & Small Disadvantaged Program - The Small Business Administration (SBA) assists small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses compete on Federal contracting opportunities through their 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) programs.
Minority Business Certification - To learn more about this author, visit Brandy Adamson's Website.
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Brandy Adamson
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Brandy Adamson
CEO, Alive Inc & ALIVE Magazine
Business & Life Strategist
Publisher
Speaker
Ms. Adamson is the owner of Alive
Incorporated, a firm providing it clients
with business consulting, brand
management, marketing and coaching
services. Through its newest addition to
the Alive Incorporated family, Siri
Publishing, Ms. Adamson also publishes
ALIVE Magazine, a bi-monthly publication
for aspiring and current entrepreneurial
women of color. This magazine motivates,
inspires, and encourages women to bring
dreams to life. The mission of this
publication is to nourish women’s dreams
through access to resources, networking,
development opportunities and avenues for
advertising her business.
A business and life coach, she coaches
entrepreneurs and professionals to
identify priorities and align their values
and actions while developing effective
strategies to make progress toward life
goals. Her e-newsletter and blog talk
radio show provide inspiration and
motivation to its readers and listeners.
Ms. Adamson is available for speaking
engagements. The most requested programs
are Empowerment, Entrepreneurship and
Diversity.
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