Government Contracting: Small Business Certification Secrets

Name: Government Contracting: Small Business Certification Secrets
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Learn how to take advantage of government contracting as small business owner

Created byCliff Pierre

Last updated 1/2023

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What you'll learn

The Small Business Certification Secrets course provides information and guidance on how to navigate the government contracting process for small businesses.
Covering topics such as identifying small business contract opportunities, women owned business contract opportunities and more..
Including tips and strategies for building relationships with government agencies and contracting officers.
The course is designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs who are new to government contracting or looking to expand their business in this area.

Course content

1 section • 15 lectures • 2h 14m total length

Government Contracting For Beginners3:04
Navigate government contracting for beginners by learning how to obtain each business certification, including woman owned, economically disadvantaged women owned, minority, veteran, and corporate certifications, and leverage supplier diversity.
Business Certifications Deep Dive8:24
Explore government contracting certifications for small businesses, including minority-owned, women-owned, LGBT, veteran-owned, and disabled-owned programs, and learn to assemble the required paperwork to qualify and win contracts.
Local Business Certifications13:20
Learn how local business certifications in Massachusetts and Boston open city project opportunities, including minority, women, and veteran programs, with cross-certification and required documentation.
Minority Business Certifications12:22
Discover how to obtain minority business enterprise and women business enterprise certifications. Understand state-specific steps, 51% ownership criteria, and pre-certification workshops for government contracting.
Women Owned Business Certifications16:38
Explore how women-owned businesses can secure federal and state contracts through the SBA's women-owned small business program, economically disadvantaged status, and multiple certifications, with required documentation and eligibility.
Veteran Owned Business Certifications14:55
Discover the pathways to veteran owned business certifications and how to leverage SBA programs, Vets First verification, and set-aside contracts to win federal procurement.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise14:28
Learn how to obtain the disadvantaged business enterprise certification through the Department of Transportation, including the unified application, required documents, and Massachusetts-specific steps.
SBA 8a Certification11:46
The course explains the SBA 8a certification for small disadvantaged businesses, including set aside and sole source contracts, and outlines the nine-year, paperwork-heavy process with strict ownership and financial criteria.
Disabled Owned Business Certifications5:52
Certify as a disability owned business through disabilityin.org, meeting 51% ownership and control to access nationally recognized certification and private-sector opportunities. Learn about eligibility, state programs, and certification benefits.
HubZone Certification Program8:31
Reserve 3% of federal contracts for Hubzone-certified firms and offer a 10% price preference. Maintain certification for the life of the business while remaining in the Hubzone, with annual recertification.
LGBT Business Certification4:22
Learn how LGBT owned businesses obtain the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce certification to become a certified LGBT business enterprise. Access a supplier diversity network and connect with corporate partners.
Corporate Certifications7:04
Explore corporate certifications for minority, women, LGBT, and veteran owned businesses, and learn how paid credentials unlock access to national events and corporate procurement opportunities.
Why Corporate Certifications Matter3:42
Corporate certifications unlock more opportunities in government contracting by connecting you with procurement officers at large corporations. Building relationships through certifications can lead to subcontracting, prime work, and future contracts.
Supplier Diversity Deep Dive3:58
Explore supplier diversity programs to connect with Fortune 500 buyers, leverage corporate certifications, and build relationships with procurement officers through events to secure opportunities for MWBEs and veteran-owned firms.
Leveraging Your Certifications5:43
Leverage government contracting certifications to win prime contracts, sole-source awards, and set-aside opportunities, while engaging in subcontracting and supplier diversity with corporate buyers.

Requirements

No government contracting experience required. You will learn everything you need to know about the different government contracting certifications for small businesses.

Description

The Government Contracting: Small Business Certification Secrets course is designed to provide entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully navigate the government contracting space. Through this course, participants will learn about the various opportunities for small businesses to secure government contracts, as well as how to get certified as a small business owner.

The course covers a range of topics, including how to identify contract opportunities, how to build relationships with government agencies and contracting officers and more importantly how to leverage your government certifications to win more government contracts.

If you are new to government contracting or looking to expand your business in this area, whether you are a women owned business, minority owned business, veteran owned business, disabled owned business, or a small business making less than fifteen million dollars per year, this course is perfect for you and will provide you with the information and guidance you need to succeed in government contracting.

By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of the small business certification and how to apply for each certification that is relevant to their business. In addition to gaining the knowledge, tools and strategies needed to compete for more government contracts.

Who this course is for:

Entrepreneurs, small business owners, corporations, local business, etc.