Become a certified small business and gain access to federal and state funding to help you grow.
We guarantee to get your business certified with the federal or home state government or your money back.
The federal government awarded $183 billion last year to 78,667 small businesses, so being recognized and certified is paramount.
Starting a business can be daunting, and while there are a number of revenue channels and support resources available to small businesses, it can be a challenge to identify exactly which opportunities are out there. Without the applicable certifications, a business will limit its ability to win certain bids and reduce its visibility in acquiring funds set aside specifically for disadvantaged businesses.
Become a certified disadvantaged small business with Squared Compass as your trusted advisor and make the most of the funding and support available to you now.
The path to becoming certified is easy with Squared Compass
Squared Compass is veteran-founded and has assisted disadvantaged small businesses in obtaining the applicable certifications since 2021. Our mission is to help you navigate the available channels and be your trusted advisors on the journey to becoming a successful business owner.
These certifications will grant businesses access to millions of dollars of federal spending set aside exclusively for certified entities
5% of exclusive access to annual federal contracts
Increased revenue and growth potential
Additional contracts and financing reserved in the private sector
Increased visibility and marketability
Bidding preferences for open-bid contracts
Decreased competitive landscape
Squared Compass helps identify for which certifications your business qualifies, informs you of other available opportunities, guides you through the process, and sets you up for growth.
Squared Compass certification service helps companies gain access to the $183 billion worth of annual federal and state contracts, position themselves to win open bid contracts, increase revenue, growth and marketability all through a simple and hands off approach.
Benefits
Free consultation and business assessment.
Bespoke certification plan developed to give the business owner the best opportunity for growth.
A hands-off approach for the business owner. We handle the typically lengthy and cumbersome application process.
Direct access to a trusted advisor both during the application process and in future business development and guidance.
These certifications will grant businesses access to millions of dollars of federal spending set aside exclusively for Disadvantaged Small Businesses.
Squared Compass is on a mission to help the small business community realize their potential and position themselves for growth and success.
At Squared Compass we believe that the small business community is one of the best and underutilized communities in the nation. With a team of practitioners in the start-up, business development, and federal and state contracting arenas Squared Compass has the tools and expertise to help other disadvantaged business owners achieve their business goals.
Squared Compass’ team members have helped businesses win millions of dollars on federal and state contracts and grants. Get in touch with our team today to start your journey to success.
“As a past senior government official who led part of a Presidential Major Initiative, I am excited to offer my expertise and that of our team in an area that means a lot to me.”
Josh Lawton - Managing Partner at Squared Compass
To work with Squared Compass, companies must meet the following qualifications:
The business must be 51% owned and controlled by a U.S.-based disadvantaged (minority, veteran, woman, etc.) individual(s)
A disadvantaged member must hold the highest officer position and receive the highest compensation in the company.
The federal and state government must appropriately license the business
The individual(s) has no federal debts or obligations outstanding
Ready to take the next steps to success?
Frequently Asked Questions
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The System for Award Management (SAM) is combining eight federal procurement systems and the Catalog for Domestic Assistance (CFDA) into one database. SAM simplifies the entire procurement system. Instead of registering on the old CCR website for CCR and ORCA, all will be done on SAM. For further information, go to www.sam.gov.
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The overarching benefits of SAM include streamlined and integrated processes, elimination of data redundancies, and reduced costs while providing improved capability. With SAM, one user ID and password will provide access to all the capabilities associated with registering to do business with the government, representing or self-certifying as a small business, and viewing business opportunities (the last to be added later). Also, representations and certifications now on ORCA will be available on SAM.
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The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 establishes a 5 percent government-wide goal for contract awards to small, women-owned businesses. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is determined both to establish aggressive goals and to develop meaningful initiatives in cooperation with other SBAprogram areas and other agencies to ensure that these new goals are achieved.In February 2011, SBA inaugurated the Women-Owned Small Business Contracting Assistance Program (WOSB). Many NAICS codes where women are “substantially underrepresented” are eligible for set-asides and other assistance. See www.sba.gov/wosb or contact the Government Contracting SBDC for more information.
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For SBA procurement assistance, a business generally is considered small if it is a business entity organized for profit, located in the United States, and which operates primarily within the United States or which makes a significant contribution to the U.S. economy through payment of taxes or use of American products, materials or labor. The business entity must further qualify under the criteria set forth in the SBA Small Business Size Standards Regulation, Title 13, Part 121 of the Code of Federal Regulations. In making a detailed definition, the SBA may use a number of criteria, including the number of employees, annual receipts, affiliates, or other applicable factors.
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The 8(a) program name is from Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act. The Act, as amended by Congress, created the 8(a) program so that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) could help small companies owned and operated by socially and economically disadvantaged persons develop their businesses.One of the business development tools of the 8(a) program is the award of Federal contracts. Under the program, SBA acts as a prime contractor and enters into contracts with other Federal Government Departments and agencies. In its role as a prime contractor, SBA awards subcontractors for their performance by certified companies.
SBA also has another set-aside program, the HUBZONE Program, for some small businesses in high-unemployment areas. Contact the Government Contracting SBDC for more information.