Are you making the most of your business certification?

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Which diverse business certification(s) do you hold?(Required)

Disable business owner (Disability:IN)

Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone )

National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)

National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)

Veteran Owned Business (NaVoba or NVBDC)

Small Business Administration (8a)

Women Owned Business (WOSB and WBENC)

My business is not yet certified

Have you used your business certification to earn business?(Required)

Yes, I have a number of contracts and feel confident in my ability to secure more.

Yes, I am already working with some large customers but feel like there’s more I can be doing.

No, I’ve talked to some supplier diversity people but can’t seem to get traction.

No, I just got my certification and am trying to understand how to use it to get business.

Do you have a targeted list of customers you’d like to work with?(Required)

Yes, I’ve researched a number of organizations that I feel would be a good fit and have begun to build relationships with them.

Yes, I’ve started a list, but have no idea how to actually get my foot in the door.

Kind of, I have a rough idea of the type of customer I’d like

Not really, I’m responding to RFPs I come across, but that’s it

No, I don’t even know where to start

How confident are you in your ability to pitch your company?(Required)

All good: I’ve worked on my value proposition and am comfortable on the phone with a buyer, or submitting a proposal.

If I can get the chance to talk to someone, I feel really good about my chances, but I have no idea what to do on proposals.

I can put a proposal together, but struggle to speak about my offerings in a succinct manner.

I’m not really sure what information I should be including and need help understanding what an organization wants to see from me.

What type of learning model sounds most appealing?(Required)

I want one-on-one attention

I like to be part of a group and network of other certified business owners

Videos or lessons I can go through when I have the time

What type of learning model sounds most appealing?(Required)

I want one-on-one attention

I like to be part of a group and network of other certified business owners

Videos or lessons I can go through when I have the time

None of the above; I feel good about my ability to generate business through supplier diversity programs.

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