8(a) certification Requirements: A Greater Chance for Small Business
The Small Business Association (SBA) of America awards the 8(a) certification, which is a diverse ownership certification. Businesses which are at least 51% owned and run by people who are considered to be economically or socially disadvantaged by the SBA are eligible for certification. Businesses that are 8(a) certified are immediately joined in the SBA Business Development program and have exposure to government agreements... 8(a) Certification Package The following are the essential qualifications for SBA 8(a) participants: Socially Marginalized To be qualified to participate in the SBA 8(a) program, you must be an American of Asian, Hispanic, Native, or African descent, or you must have suffered long-term, persistent bias against you because of your gender, handicap, veteran status, culture, racism, or another criterion. If you are a member of an un presumed group, you must demonstrate to the Small Business Administration the bias and discrimination you have experienced in A