Organizations
Small Business Administration (SBA)
The federal agency that supports small businesses through loans, contracting assistance, and certification programs.
In context
How Small Business Administration works in supplier diversity
The SBA administers programs including 8(a) Business Development, HUBZone, WOSB/EDWOSB, and the government contracting certification programs. The agency also provides loans, counseling through SCORE and SBDCs, and sets size standards for federal contracting.
Example
Real-world example
The certification quiz checks your business against every certification we track. The result is a ranked list with the buyers each one opens. Or open the certification reference for the full guides.