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Want A Thriving Business? Focus On 8a Certification!

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We here give you answers to very common questions regarding the 8a program by SBA. The aspirant wants to know about the application process for  8a certification  to avoid rejection or denial. Let’s begin with the frequently asked questions about the program ·         How long is the tenure of the 8a program? The program is for 9 years and is divided into 2 parts. The first stage is of 4 years and is known as the developmental stage. The second stage is of 5 years known as the transitional stage. ·         Who can apply for the program? The US citizens who are the owners of small businesses and are not able to perform in the US market and are victims of racial and social prejudice can apply to the program. ·         How does the  8a certification   help a business to grow? The program certifies that the business has the potential for federal orders and qualifies for them. So, there are federal agencies that prefer buying from these companies o

8 Ways to Learn 8(a) Certification Effectively

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What is 8a certification in the 8a program? The 8a program provides the certification to small and disadvantaged companies who are not able to perform in the commercial US market as they are pushed into the corner by other strong and powerful competitors. Here are 8 ways to know about the 8(A) program 1.       Check the SBA website regularly -  https://www.ez8a.com/ . They update information and news frequently. 2.       There is plenty of information available in the internet library. 3.       There are expert consulting services that help and guide the clients in the application process. You can watch the video for better information 4.       The documents for financial statements should be updated regularly to avoid hassles at the last minute. You will understand that your company is eligible for federal contracts or not. 5.       Narrow your focus for 8a program and understand how other competitors are performing in the federal world. 6

What is the Secret for 8a Certification Process?

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The SBA 8a certification process is the same for each and every applicant. All the applicants got through the same process to get on the minority program. But, there is something which does make the difference. It is upon the eligibility criteria which vary for each and every applicant. For example, a company owner may have all the documents required and application ready as they have ample time to give effort for the process. Whereas, some applicants need extra or additional documents to prove their eligibility and are much busy to give time to fill the long application for 8a certification. There are consulting firms which at ready to serve these clients and they charge fees for their services. But, however, they reduce the work and in fact, the applicant can take a back seat and relax. Although it is not necessary to hire them and anyone can apply for the minority certification program. Eligibility for 8a certification Socially and economically disadvantaged

How Long does it Take to Get the 8(a) Certification?

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This is the most burning question asked by the applicant for the  8a certification . The SBA minority program requires the applicant to fulfill a number of criteria to prove their eligibility for the minority program. First, let’s have a look at the criteria by watching the vlog below. The vlog above has complete information for the program. Any applicant takes around 4-6 weeks of time to prepare the application and documents to submit it to the SBA. It is upon the SBA to grant the minority certification or  8a certification  as it is popularly known. It might take a few weeks to months in some cases to get the reply from the SBA. There is no control in the duration to get the approval but the preparation or procurement of the documents and filling the application can be speedup for sure. The owner of the company can hire consulting firms for the application process. These firms do charge fees for their services but they definitely provide substantial help. They are expert