How Do You Register A Minority Owned Business?
In order to register as a minority-owned business, also called a Small Disadvantaged Minority Business Certification, an applicant needs to follow Small Business Administration regulations. At least 51 percent of the business must be owned and controlled by a U.S. citizen who is socially or economically disadvantaged. The SBA certifies minority-owned businesses so that the owners can become eligible for special benefits. Go to the central contractor registration website at www.ccr.gov to see if you are eligible to register as a minority-owned business. Go to the SBA website and request a minority-owned business number. Your SBA identification number will be automatically generated, and you should enter your data in the CCR database when you apply. Take an online course with the Small Business Administration before completing the certification process. The agency provides numerous free online courses in a number of areas, such as finances, planning, starting a business, business managem
