8a Certification Timeline
This blog discusses the time it takes to complete a SBA 8a certification: the 8a application, the SBA review for completeness, and the final decision.
8a Application initial review for completeness
After a month of hard work you finally complete the 8a application and mail it to either San Fransisco or the Philedelphia office of the Small Business Administration. Then you wait sometimes a just a day or two and sometimes up to 15 business days. Their will be a business oportunity specialist that will review […]
8a Certification Complexity
The SBA 8a certification application can be a very difficult process. The SBA has made part of the 8a certification process relatively straight forward by doing it online. What makes the 8a application so difficult is all the other information that has to get compiled and presented to the SBA in order for the SBA to process the 8a certification […]
SBA 8a Certification business plan
The 8a certification process is complicated and takes around 4 months to get completed. However, once you have that wonderful letter saying “congratulations you have been accepted” you still have to complete a SBA form 1010C. This is business plan with marketing plan. As soon as you get the letter from the SBA you will call your […]
8a Certification For Your Business Things To Keep In Mind

8a certification is not easy to get. It’s a SBA(Small Business Administration) program in USA. However, it is extremely beneficial for small-scale businesses and has been initialized to assist all those small-scale entrepreneurs, who are socially and economically disadvantaged. Over the last few years, this SBA program has become very important and has been rewarding […]
How to promote and market for 8A government contractors

If you are an 8A certified small corporate firm, securing a prime vendor contract may be the ideal option for you to generate business. To secure a contract, you need to gain the attention of government contractors and key decision makers. In order to generate feasible business opportunities, often SBA 8A Certified firms conduct partnership with various […]
How The Two Years In A Business Requirement Is Waived By The SBA

If you are the owner of a small business organization, seeking SBA 8A approval in order to administer and monitor the day-to-day operations of your company, fulfilling the 2 year business criteria is one of the fundamental requirements.
Efficient SBA sales tips to obtain 8A contracts

If you are having problem obtaining 8A contracts, then it is imperative to imply some effective sales tips that can help you acquire the federal projects after 8A certification and boost your company revenue. Even if you may be an 8a certified firm, you may find it very difficult to attract the government contractors and acquire the […]
Major misapprehensions about 8A certification

If you are thinking that 8A certification is an easy process and does not involve major complications, than you are probably wrong. It is one of the most convoluted processes and often involves a number of misconceptions, which complicates the program even more. Applicants applying for the SBA 8A contracts include a number of misconceptions. These misconceptions […]
HubZone Certification Benefits and advantages

If you have a small business, which falls in the category of historically underutilized business zone, and want to get access to federal contracts, it is crucial to get your firm certified by the SBA. Acquiring the federal recognitions will provide you with the license to take part in the federal projects and bid for […]




