Certification Samples & Examples
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DBE On-site Interview Preparation Kit
Worried about passing the DBE interview? You don't have to be! Arm yourself with first hand knowledge before the interview. I have helped many clients get through the DBE interview and receive certification. I know what they will look for and the questions they will ask. This kit tells you all that and how to answer. 30 pages and over 100 actual interview questions with many answers. Download a preview of the kit before you buy.
Sample Service Disabled Veteran 8(a) Social Narrative
Service-disabled Vets can receive certification based on their disability. They will need to provide a detailed narrative describing how the service-connected disability justifies 8(a) certification. This is a sample narrative used to get a service-disabled vet 8(a) certified. Immediate download.
Sample Chronological Resume
Resumes in this format will be required for nearly all types of certifications (8(a), DBE, MBE, WOSB, etc.). All owners, managers, and key personnel will be asked to provide a resume in this format for all certifications. This is a template along with a sample completed resume in the format required by certifying agencies. Instant download.
8(a) Business Plan Sample for Information Technology Services
Sample 8(a) business plan on SBA Form 1010C. Based on successful plans, approved by SBA. An 8(a) business plan is required before a certified company can participate in the 8(a) program; You receive two versions for immediate download - a PDF copy and an editable Word copy.
8(a) Business Plan Sample for Construction
Sample 8(a) business plan on SBA Form 1010C (36 pages). Based on successful plans, approved by SBA,. An 8(a) business plan is required before a certified company can participate in the 8(a) program. You receive two versions for immediate download - a PDF copy and an editable Word copy.
Sample Shareholder Loan Agreement
If you've borrowed money from your business, the certifying agency will want to see a loan agreement like this one. This is a sample document that has been used in many successful certification applications, including 8(a). Instant download.
Sample Shareholder & Director Minutes
If your business is a corporation, you will be required to include completed shareholder and director meeting minutes with your certification application. These are sample documents used in many successful applications, including 8(a). It includes sample initial (first) & annual shareholder and director meeting minutes. Instant download.
Sample Request for Waiver of the 8(a) Two Year Rule
If your company has been in business less than two years, or has earned revenue for less than two years, you will need to request a waiver of the "two year rule" This sample document has been used in many successful 8(a) applications and will show you how to write the waiver request.
Tips to Expedite 8(a) Application
This instant download includes tips learned during the last 30 years that will help to expedite your 8(a) application to a quicker approval.
Sample Bonding Capacity Letter
To receive 8(a) certification, construction firms must provide evidence of bonding capacity. This is a sample letter that has been used on numerous successful 8(a) applications. It includes the language needed. Instant download.
Sample 8(a) Social Disadvantage Narrative Based on Disability
A disabled person can qualify for 8(a) certification, but you will be required to provide a social disadvantage narrative justifying acceptance into the 8(a)-program based on disability. This sample narrative has been used to get Caucasian 8(a) successfully certified based on disability. Instant download.