DIY-Get Certified Minority/Woman-owned Texas

WHO WANTS TO BE CERTIFIED? DO IT YOURSELF class lead by Dr. Cassandra Bradford.

You’ve waited long enough for clients to come through the door, now it’s time to look for new ones! There’s a NEW CLIENT in town…her name is GOV’TT and she comes ready to doing business with YOU! Sign up today learn to get Certified and get in position to open the door to GOV’TT. The government wants to do business with you and have set aside almost 40% of all of its business for those who are certified!

You'll learn the "WHY" you should be a certified M/WBE and we will walk you through the applications and required documents which is your "HOW". "WHEN" does the government buy and when you'll receive your certifications. Bring your laptop and have the required documents saved to your hard drive prior to attending.

CHECKLIST:

MBE, WBE, DBE, HUB, VBE, SDVBE CERTIFICATION APPLICATION MANDATORY OR REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

The below documents are MANDATORY and must accompany any certification application.

HAVE THESE DOCUMENTS SAVED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE PRIOR TO CLASS

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident Status & Ethnicity (Birth Certificate must show ETHNICITY,)
• Current resumes, for all owners and officers (include YOUR business/job description)

• W2’s for the Past 3 years of all Officers/Manager/Members of firm

• Personal tax returns for the past three years, for each owner **SIGNED**
• Firm's tax returns (gross receipts) and all related schedules for the past three years **SIGNED**
• Documented proof of contributions used to acquire business (receipts or cnx check)
• Any signed loan agreements, (i.e., vehicle, SBA, Bank), (if applicable)
• Lease/Rental Agreement (mortgage document) WHERE YOU OPERATE YOUR OFFICE, office, etc.
• List of equipment (i.e. 1 HP computer =$300; office furniture =$800). Include **Vehicle Registrations**
• Detailed description of your business (in a WORD document)
• Assumed name certificate with stamp approval date
• Documented proof of any transfers of assets to/from your its owners (if applicable)
• Year-end balance sheets and income statements for the three years (if applicable)
• All relevant licenses, license renewal forms, permits, (if applicable)
• DBE and SBA 8(a) or SDB certifications, denials, and/or de-certifications, if applicable
• Bank authorization and signatory cards
• Schedule of salaries (or compensation) paid to all officers, managers, owners, (if applicable)
• Trust agreements held by any owner claiming disadvantaged status, if any
• Driver’s License (enlarged to 125%)
• Three (3) References (name, telephone, How much $$ in business with them)
• Three (3) months Business Bank Statements (if in business for 3 months)
• EIN from IRS
• Copies of at least two (2) Contracts (if applicable)
• Copy of invoice, email or letter to customer on YOUR letterhead
• Copy cancelled check or highlighted bank statement of Lease/mortgage payment

PARTNERSHIP OR JOINT VENTURE

• Original and any amended Partnership or Joint Venture Agreements (if applicable)

CORPORATION OR LLC

• Official Articles of Incorporation - signed and sealed by a state official
• Stock transfer ledger and both sides-of all corporate stock certificates
• Shareholders' Agreement
• Minutes of all stockholders and board of directors meetings
• Corporate by-laws and any amendments
• Corporate bank resolution and bank signature card (s)
• LLC - Official Certificate of Formation and Operating Agreement with amendments

TRUCKING COMPANIES

• Documented proof of ownership of the company

Please have the items on the checklist saved on your hard drive. *laptops mandatory*