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Reporting on supplier diversity.

Working coverage of certifications, corporate procurement, federal contracting, financing, and the operators making each work for diverse-owned businesses. Every piece checked against primary sources.

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Guide

Guide · 8 min

How to become an Accenture supplier (and what its supplier diversity program still does)

Registering as an Accenture vendor takes an afternoon, but registration alone gets you almost nothing. Here's the portal, the certifications its supplier …

May 27, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 8 min

Woman-owned business certification: WBENC, WOSB, and state WBE explained

There isn't one woman-owned business certification. There are three, and they open different doors. Here's how to decide which you actually need …

Jan 21, 2026 · Maya Okonkwo

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