HBIF Meeting 12-09

Administrator

Nicole RoachMarketing Coordinator

BizCentral USA

Key Speaker

Nina Lopez

Small Business Consultant

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

• Increasing economic

activity and promoting

growth in distressed

communities.

• Targeting competition to specific

industries where there are disparities.

•Bringing more dollars

to an eligible

company through

targeted procurement

mechanisms.

• 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.

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• 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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