Small & Minority Business Certification Support
Navigating federal, state, and private-sector certification programs for small and minority-owned businesses can open doors to set-aside contracts and growth opportunities — but the application process can be complex and time-consuming.
Qualifying as a Small or Minority Owned Business Enterprice
McCann Consulting provides step-by-step guidance to help eligible businesses secure certifications such as:
- SBA 8(a) Business Development
- HUBZone Certification
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
- Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB/EDWOSB)
We align your eligibility documentation, ownership structure, and narrative responses to meet agency standards — and position your company to stand out in a competitive review environment.
ISO 26000 & Strategic Positioning
Social Responsibility as a Strategic Differentiator - Beyond meeting eligibility checkboxes, more agencies and primes are valuing alignment with broader sustainability and ethical responsibility goals. McCann can help integrate ISO 26000:2010 – Guidance on Social Responsibility into your organizational practices, reinforcing:
- Transparency and ethical conduct
- Community engagement
- Human rights and fair labor practices
- Environmental responsibility
Certification Process Support
What Our Support Includes:
- Initial eligibility analysis
- Support collecting ownership & control documentation
- Assistance with online portal submission (SBA Certify, Sam.gov, etc.)
- Development of business narratives and social impact statements
- Coaching for renewal and maintenance