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The Minority/Disadvantaged Business Certification and Development Program, or 8(a) Business Development program, is a nine year federal government contracting certification program established to assist eligible socially and economically disadvantaged individuals develop and grow their businesses. Business development assistance includes one-to-one counseling, training workshops, and other management and technical guidance. Eligible businesses must be a small business by SBA size standards; owned (at least 51 percent) by one or more individuals who qualify as socially and economically disadvantaged, and who are US citizens of good character; controlled, managed, and operated by one or more individuals who qualify as disadvantaged, and; demonstrate potential for success (generally by being in business for at least two full years) before applying. Socially disadvantaged individuals are those who have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of their identity as a member of a group without regard to their individual capabilities. The following individuals are presumed to be socially disadvantaged: Black Americans, Native Americans, Alaska Natives or Native Hawaiians, Hispanic Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, and Subcontinent Asian Americans. For additional information, visit www.sba.gov/8a.
Small Businesses that are unconditionally owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, to include such businesses that are owned and controlled by Tribes, ANCs, NHOs, and CDCs.
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My name is Kenneth Jefferson
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I'am a 23 year old, African
There are a number of
There are a number of resources available to help entrepreneurs start and grow businesses – including loans and training.
• Contact your local Small Business Development Center. Go to www.asbdc-us.org to find an office near you.
• Connect with a business mentor. Visit www.score.org or call 1-800-624-0345 to find a SCORE chapter in your area.
• Contact the U.S. Small Business Administration at 1-800-827-5722 or submit your question to answerdesk@sba.gov.
Hello, My Husband and I
There are a number of
There are a number of resources available to help entrepreneurs start and grow businesses – including loans and training.
• Contact your local Small Business Development Center. Go to www.asbdc-us.org to find an office near you.
• Connect with a business mentor. Visit www.score.org or call 1-800-624-0345 to find a SCORE chapter in your area.
• Contact the U.S. Small Business Administration at 1-800-827-5722 or submit your question to answerdesk@sba.gov.
Hello, I would like to start
There are a number of
There are a number of resources available to help entrepreneurs start and grow businesses – including loans and training.
• Contact your local Small Business Development Center. Go to www.asbdc-us.org to find an office near you.
• Connect with a business mentor. Visit www.score.org or call 1.800.634.0245 to find a SCORE chapter in your area.
• Contact the U.S. Small Business Administration at 1.800.827.5722 or submit your question to answerdesk@sba.gov.
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If you are looking for
If you are looking for financing then there are a number of resources available to help entrepreneurs start and grow businesses – including loans and training.
• Contact your local Small Business Development Center. Go to www.asbdc-us.org to find an office near you.
• Connect with a business mentor. Visit www.score.org or call 1.800.634.0245 to find a SCORE chapter in your area.
• Contact the U.S. Small Business Administration at 1.800.827.5722 or submit your question to answerdesk@sba.gov.
If you are looking for
If you are looking for financing then there are a number of resources available to help entrepreneurs start and grow businesses – including loans and training.
• Contact your local Small Business Development Center. Go to www.asbdc-us.org to find an office near you.
• Connect with a business mentor. Visit www.score.org or call 1.800.634.0245 to find a SCORE chapter in your area.
• Contact the U.S. Small Business Administration at 1.800.827.5722 or submit your question to answerdesk@sba.gov.
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There are a number of
There are a number of resources available to help entrepreneurs start and grow businesses – including loans and training.
• Contact your local Small Business Development Center. Go to www.asbdc-us.org to find an office near you.
• Connect with a business mentor. Visit www.score.org or call 1.800.634.0245 to find a SCORE chapter in your area.
• Contact the U.S. Small Business Administration at 1.800.827.5722 or submit your question to answerdesk@sba.gov
• Contact a Minority Business Enterprise Center. To request personal assistance, go to http://www.mbda.gov/main/offices to connect with an office near you.
Good luck with your business venture!
I am an Africa American
Hello. Please contact your
Hello. Please contact your local SBA district office. They can go over your situation and recommend some next steps. They will most likely ask you to work with a small business advisor in your area who can help with strategies for obtaining a loan or other financing. To find your local SBA district office, please go here: www.sba.gov/localresources. Another resource available to you is a Minority Business Development Center. To request personal assistance, go to http://www.mbda.gov/main/offices to connect with an office near you.
Good luck with your business venture.
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hello i am co-owner of
Hi, we are interested in
There are a number of
There are a number of resources available to help entrepreneurs start and grow businesses – including loans and training.
• Contact your local Small Business Development Center. Go to www.asbdc-us.org to find an office near you.
• Connect with a business mentor. Visit www.score.org or call 1.800.634.0245 to find a SCORE chapter in your area.
• Contact the U.S. Small Business Administration at 1.800.827.5722 or submit your question to answerdesk@sba.gov.
I started a car carrier
There are a number of
There are a number of resources available to help entrepreneurs start and grow businesses – including loans and training.
• Contact your local Small Business Development Center. Go to www.asbdc-us.org to find an office near you.
• Connect with a business mentor. Visit www.score.org or call 1.800.634.0245 to find a SCORE chapter in your area.
• Contact the U.S. Small Business Administration at 1.800.827.5722 or submit your question to answerdesk@sba.gov.
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