Getting certified as a minority-owned business can be helpful for opportunities such as government contracts, small-business loans and business resource programs. You can get certified through the ...

Q: I'm interested in trying to get some federal government contract work, but I don't know if my small business qualifies for certification as a disadvantaged business. What are the criteria? A ...

SAN ANTONIO — A small business can take a big step toward winning federal contracts if it obtains an 8(a) certification from the Small Business Administration. The certification is designed to ...

Getting certified as a woman-owned business takes grit and tenacity. But it can potentially help land women entrepreneurs more business opportunities and government contracts. “It’s a grueling ...

By getting certified, businesses are entered into a national database where customers go to find companies that can meet their business needs and advance their diversity goals. By JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Any producer or business that sells less than $5,000 in organic food or products is not required to obtain certification. However, small businesses are still required to adhere to national standards.

Opening a small business bakery from your home or a little shop can be the realization of a lifelong dream. Before you start kneading the dough, you must obtain a couple important certifications ...