Certifications are a great way to show your expertise in a certain field, and can help you get your next job, or even a promotion. We've asked our mentors to recommend the best certifications for you to consider in 2025.
Understanding all core concepts of Small Business is key to claiming your next certificate. If you need help brushing up on your skills, consider reaching out to one of our mentors.
If you operate your small business out of your home or an office building that you’re able to make structural or interior updates to, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification can offer tax credits, fee waivers, and grants.
One of the most popular green build…
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) defines a minority business enterprise (MBE) as a for-profit business that is at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by a member(s) of a qualified minority group. To be considered a member of a qualified minority group, a person mu…
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers two certifications for women-owned businesses. The Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification provides exclusive access to competitive federal contracts. Qualifications for this certification include being 51% owned and primarily managed b…
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The Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification provides eligibility to work on both private sector and government contracts. Qualifications are similar to the WOSB Certification, including a requirement that a woman must hold the highest position at the company and be active in daily manage…
As a veteran-owned small business, certification can provide access to prime federal government contracts and subcontracts through set-asides. Federal regulations help ensure small businesses get a fair share of work in the federal market, and federal agencies must set aside a percentage of thei…
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Certification is a denotation that is given to businesses that are majority-owned by businesses that make < $750K annually and < 100 employees. The annual volume and number of employees may vary by industry. The SBE Program was created in an attempt to make …
Inclusion in the state’s goal to spend 25 percent of all contract dollars with Small Businesses and 3 percent with DVBEs
Eligible for a 5 percent bid preference for Small Businesses on applicable state solicitations
Eligible for up to a 5 percent incentive for DVBEs on applicable state sol…
B Corps are for-profit companies that must meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Think of B Corp Certification like a local farm becoming certified organic—it shows that your company is committed to being socially and environmentally r…
One of the most popular green building certification programs, LEED is designed to encourage businesses to adopt sustainable designs. A ranking system assigns points based on building construction, design, operation, and maintenance. Based on the number of points you receive you can be awarded a…
The SB/DVBE Option is allowed by Government Code, Section 14838.5(a) and (b). When using the SB/DVBE Option, contracts may be awarded for goods, services or IT valued from $5,000.01 to $249,999.99 to a certified SB, including microbusiness or a DVBE, without advertising as long as price quotati…
B Corps are for-profit companies that must meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Think of B Corp Certification like a local farm becoming certified organic—it shows that your company is committed to being socially and environmentally r…
If your business is minority owned, there’s a lot to be gained from pursuing a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification including access to private sector and corporate contracts, networking events, searchable supplier databases, and even specialized financing. To qualify, minorities mus…
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