The 8a program is not designed for startup firms; therefore the SBA fails new firms for “likelihood of success” issues.  The business must have filed at least one Federal Tax Return before the SBA will begin to consider the company for 8a certification.  The minimum timeframe therefore is approximately 12-16 months before any startup is ready to apply for 8a certification.    If you are starting a new firm and would like your firm to be able to launch a successful application in the minimum timeframe possible ez8a can help.

Our managing partner will have a consultation with your firm to uncover any issues your firm may currently have that may impede eventual 8a certification. Often times mistakes made in starting up the business can delay an 8a application for over two years. This is a significantly longer period than the 12-16 months the firm would have waited had they consulted with a professional initially when setting up the firm. Even a failed 8a application may not reveal all of the critical application errors in your package sent to the SBA. We highly suggest if you are interested in potentially applying for 8a, now or down the road you contact an ez8a consultant immediately.

• Ownership Interests
• Affiliated Entity Issues
• Revenue Structure and Sources
• Debt Structure
• Management Control Issues
• Employee Compensation
• Primary Owners Resume
• Likelihood of Firm Success
• Primary Owners net income and net worth considerations
• Relatives
• Contract Issue
• Company By-laws