Certification can help eligible businesses position themselves for supplier diversity programs, corporate opportunities, government-related contracts, RFPs, RFQs, subcontracting goals, customer requirements, and prime contractor opportunities. The specific benefit depends on the certification, the customer, and the opportunity. WBE, MBE, WOSB, DBE, SBE, state, local, corporate, and specialty certifications may each serve different business purposes. CertificationContinue reading “What Are the Benefits of Business Certification?”

There are many types of business certifications, and the right certification depends on your ownership structure, customer requirements, industry, target opportunities, and business goals. Common certification types include: WBE — Women’s Business Enterprise certification for qualifying women-owned businesses. MBE — Minority Business Enterprise certification for qualifying minority-owned businesses. WOSB — Women-Owned Small Business certification forContinue reading “What Types of Business Certifications Are Available?”