A Small, Women-Owned, and Minority-Owned Business Certification, or SWaM certification, defines your business as being owned, operated and controlled by a member of a minority group. If you have a minority owned business, a SWaM Certification is a valuable marketing tool for your small business, and can give you special consideration when bidding on contracts with local government.
Acquiring your SWaM certification can expose your business to new markets, small business grants, and lucrative opportunities that may not have been accessible before. However, the application process can be tedious, which is why Spearhead Certifications is here to walk you through each step and help you quickly find out if you’re eligible for minority grants, certifications, and job opportunities.
In order for a business to have a chance of your SWaM certification application being accepted, the company must be owned by a women, or women must own at least 51% of the company. During the SWaM certification process, there will be checks to ensure that the women or women who have a majority share of the company are actually active parts of the business’ operations in some way.
Here are the steps associated with obtaining the SWaM Certification. We will help you through the process every step of the way.
There are more specific documents and other details to the SWaM certification application, and we would be more than happy to help walk you through all of the requirements.
Before you apply for SWaM Certification, you need to have everything in order. That may require proving that the business is owned or operated by a women. You may have to supply additional documentation, as well. We have certification consultants who specialize in knowing what you need to successfully submit your application. Our services are available after you receive approval, too.
If you think you might qualify, then it’s in your best interest to apply for SWaM certification. You have nothing to lose, but the potential benefits are too promising to pass up. They include but are not limited to:
If you feel ready to start on your SWaM certification application but have no idea where to start, contact us today for help with the entire SWaM certification process. We know exactly what you need for your SWaM certification application and how to apply for SWaM certification the right way.
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