Small Business Certifications & Audiences

As the owner of a small business, you may qualify for specific SBA programs based on a variety of factors. Review the information below and determine which programs could apply to you or your geographic place of business.

HUBZone Certification
The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. These preferences go to small businesses that obtain HUBZone ...

Native Americans

Resources for Native Americans If you are a Native American seeking a certification for your small business, look no further than the Indian Affairs’ Division of Economic Development. The Division of Economic Development ...
8(a) Business Development

New 8(a) Business Development Regulations have been issued. In order to help small, disadvantaged businesses compete in the market place, the SBA created the 8(a) Business Development Program. The following article discusses ...
Small Business Certification

Before you can begin business with the government your business must obtain the proper certifications. Small business certifications are like professional certifications; they document a special capability or status that will help ...
Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program

Latest News Release: February 1, 2011 – SBA Expands Access to Federal Contracting Opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses Memo from the Administrator On October 7, 2010, the U.S. Small Business Administration ...
Veteran & Service-Disabled Veteran Owned

If you are a veteran or service-disabled veteran, SBA has resources to help you start and grow your small business. From creating a business plan to finding your first customer, we're here to help you ...
Alaskan Owned Corporations

Indian reservations and Alaska Native Villages suffer from some of the worst poverty in this country, with unemployment levels in excess of 60%. For example, a recent federal study found that the area of the country with the lowest ...
Native Hawaiian Owned Corporations

Contracting with the government is a clever way to expand your business and as well as target market. Anyone who owns their own business and is interested in doing business with the government is encouraged to utilize the resources ...