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What does HUBZone stand for?

The HUBZone Certification stands for Historically Underutilized Business Zone. Every five years the HUBZone program is required to update the HUBZone designations to ensure the program continues to serve the communities that are most in need of assistance. Most areas stay the same but some change.

If you are unsure of if your business or home is located in a HUBZone, use the map by clicking the button below

Need to Renew or Register a SAM?

If you need to renew or register, begin the process NOW. The processing times are taking a bit longer due to everchanging procedures so USBRI recommends beginning the process at least 60 days before the set expiration. Call the USBRI Help Desk with any questions or begin the process now with a CRS by clicking the button below.

Why do I have a missing capability statement?

If you have a missing capability statement in your DSBS profile, that means you are NOT a SBA Certified Small Business. Once your SAM Registration becomes active in SAM, you can become SBA certified. There are few requirements to make that happen, such as:

    • Primary NAICS Code (must comply with SBA Size Standards)
    • Average Annual Revenue (over three years)
    • Number of FTE (Full-Time Employees)

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM Registration and SBA Certifications for over 12 years.

Use the Small Business Calculator to determine your eligibility

Need to Register or Renew a SAM Registration?

As stated above, a requirement for any SBA Certification is having an ACTIVE and compliant SAM Registration. If you need assistance, reach out tot he USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 or click the button below to begin the process NOW.

How do I get certified as a small business?

To get certified as a small business, there a few steps that need to be taken:

    • There must be an ACTIVE registration in SAM
    • Primary NAICS code must qualify as a small business NAICS code
    • DSBS profile must be completed

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM Registration’s and Small Business Certifications for 13 years. Constantly on top of changing procedures, a dedicated CRS will make sure your SAM Registration is active and compliant according to current standards.

If you are unsure if you have a SAM Registration, click the button below

Need to Register or Renew a SAM Registration?

If you need to register or renew a SAM Registration, get started NOW. You don’t want to miss out on federal contracting opportunities due to an absent or lapsed SAM Registration. Contact the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 for more information OR you can get started today by clicking the button below

How do I know if I qualify as a small business?

Use the Small Business Calculator Tool to determine if you meet the SBA Small Business Size Standards. USBRI can assist you with getting certified. Learn more about the service provided by clicking here.

How do I know if I’m located in a HUBZone?

To know if you are located in a HUBZone, follow the steps below:

    • Go to the HUBZone Map Lookup Tool on SBA.gov
    • Enter an address you are looking up (office or residential)
    • Allow the map to generate if it is located in a HUBZone

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM Registrations, Small Business, and Set-Aside Certifications for over 12 years. HUBZone Certifications can only be completed once your SAM Registration is active and compliant.

Check the status of your SAM Registration by using the tool by clicking the button below

 

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

Why does SBA take so long?

There are many factors that go into the reasoning behind the lengthy process for obtaining an SBA Certification. If you need assistance, USBRI has been guiding small business’s through SAM and SBA for over 11 years. Reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 with any questions you may have.

A requirement for any Small Business Certification is having a SAM Registration be active. If you are unsure about your registration status, use the lookup tool by clicking below

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

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Why would a business not be SBA approved?

\A business may not be SBA approved for a few reasons. The two primary reasons might be:

    1. No SAM Registration
    2. DSBS Profile not filled to completion

USBRI has been offering filing assistance to small business’s in need of help when it comes to SAM and SBA.

If you are unsure about your registration status, use the lookup tool by clicking below

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

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Is SBA hard to get?

Getting SBA certified can be challenging without the proper tools to guide you. You don’t want to miss out on federal contracting opportunities because of a missed document.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SBA Certifications for over 11 years. Ensuring you are compliant, USBRI will facilitate the entire process for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary. If you have any questions regarding filing assistance, reach out the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to answer any questions you may have.

An additional requirement of having a Small Business Certification is having an ACTIVE registration in SAM. If you are unsure about your registration status, use the lookup tool by clicking below

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

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Why certify small business?

If you are looking to obtain contracts, grants, or simply grow your business, getting small business certified is essential. To be SBA Certified as a Small Business means more opportunities for your business to grow. When you are SBA Certified, you enter a much smaller pool of candidates when contractors and subcontractors come looking for business and are able to show off what your provide using things such as your DSBS profile and your capabilities statement.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SBA Certifications for over 11 years. Ensuring you are compliant, USBRI will facilitate the entire process for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary. If you have any questions regarding filing assistance, reach out the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to answer any questions you may have.

An additional requirement of having a Small Business Certification is having an ACTIVE registration in SAM. If you are unsure about your registration status, use the lookup tool by clicking below

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

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Is SBA worth it?

If you are looking to obtain contracts, grants, or simply grow your business, getting SBA certified is essential. To be SBA Certified as a Small Business means more opportunities for your business to grow. When you are SBA Certified, you enter a much smaller pool of candidates when contractors and subcontractors come looking for business and are able to show off what your provide using things such as your DSBS profile and your capabilities statement.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SBA Certifications for over 11 years. Ensuring you are compliant, USBRI will facilitate the entire process for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary. If you have any questions regarding filing assistance, reach out the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to answer any questions you may have.

An additional requirement of having a Small Business Certification is having an ACTIVE registration in SAM. If you are unsure about your registration status, use the lookup tool by clicking below

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

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What classifies me as a small business?

There are a few factors that come in to play when SBA decided who is eligible for any small business venture. Your primary NAICS code, average annual revenue, and number of W-2 employees.

What qualifies you as a small business is decided by the SBA Small Business Size Standards, which you can read more about and use the Small Business Calculator tool by clicking the button below.

Need to Register or Renew Your SAM Registration?

If you have checked your SAM Registration status and it is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

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