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Want to speak with the following clients and others who got 8(a) certified with GCS Inc.? Give us a call at 703-350-8381 or email us at info@get8acertified.com for our references.*

"During a long, stressful need to address an affiliation allegation, we received additional effort and content from GCS that went well beyond what was expected. All the extra paperwork required for our application was included in the flat rate fee, making this a great deal for the outstanding service we received. Should your company’s SBA certification take an unexpected turn, GCS has proven they can help navigate those turns to success. Thank you, GCS team!”"
--Hispanic woman owned missile control systems engineering firm in New Mexico


“This is a letter to thank you GCS for the assistance provided for my company to obtain its 8(a) status. This service was greatly appreciated, especially since it alleviated the task of doing it in-house. GCS staff members were very polite and responsive to my questions and skepticism. I personally appreciated the professional customer service they provided. I will definitely recommend the service to others as they prepare for their certification, as well as look at using additional GCS services in the future. Again, I can’t say in enough, THANK YOU!”
--Black American owned Department of Homeland Security IT contractor in Maryland


“I was so satisfied with the performance of GCS Inc. that I also contracted with them to help me write my business plan after my firm was certified. I will be using the services offered by GCS Inc. in the future and would most definitely recommend them to any firm who is seeking to better their chances of gaining 8(a) certification.”
--Caucasian woman business owner, construction firm in California


Many other recent references are available upon request. Ask us for GCS Inc. references for companies in your industry.

* We rigorously defend our customers’ privacy rights, so customer names are withheld here. Contact GCS Inc. if you would like to check our references and speak to a specific GCS Inc. client.

SBA Approved 8(a) Templates, Sample Documents and Kits

All of our 8(a) templates, sample documents and expert writing advice provided in our kits have been submitted with 8(a) applications approved by the SBA. Only the information specific to our clients identities have been changed to protect their privacy.

Our 8(a) templates, sample documents and Do-It-Yourself writing kits are an inexpensive way to gain industry insider knowledge of the 8(a) application process. We are here to help you! In fact, many of our products are free!

 


8a Narrative Kit - 2010 Edition


Our 8a Narrative Kit provides you with detailed 8(a) narrative writing instructions, dozens of disadvantage examples, and multiple example SBA approved social and economic 8(a) narratives.

The Narrative Kit Includes:
  • 55 pages of expert advice, tips and examples - insider information you won't find anywhere else
  • Disadvantage and discrimination lists to help you recall personal incidents to write about
  • Five (5) real SBA approved narratives by business owners who got 8(a) certified - to use as models and inspiration for your own writing


 

$59.95 - To Purchase this Kit
(Available for Immediate Download)



Example 8a Economic Disadvantage Narratives

All applicants for 8(a) a Certification must submit a Narrative Statement of Economic Disadvantage that properly describes their personal experiences stemming from prejudice or bias that they have experienced in their lifetime.

The 3 economic narratives provided in this document have been accepted by the SBA, only the information specific to our clients identities has been changed to protect their privacy. These samples show the specific level of detail you need to provide in your narrative statement of economic disadvantage to meet the SBA's requirements.


 

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Example 8a Social Disadvantage Narratives

If you want to apply for your 8a Certification but are not a Black American, Hispanic American, Native American or Asian American, you must submit a Narrative Statement of Social Disadvantage that properly describes, in detail, your personal experiences stemming from systemic discrimination.

This document contains 2 narratives - one for a Caucasian female and one for a Caucasian male - both of which were approved by the SBA; Only the information specific to our clients identities has been changed to protect their privacy.


 

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8(a) 2 Year Length of Time in Business Waiver Kit

If your company is less than 2 years old you must request a waiver of the SBA 8(a) length of time in business rule to participate in the 8(a) program early.

Our Small Business Administration's 8(a) Program Application Length of Time in Business Waiver Request kit provides step-by-step instructions, expert advice and Small Business Administration approved waiver examples to help you understand, write, and submit a qualified SBA 8(a) program 2 year waiver request.

The 2 Years in Business Waiver Kit Includes:
  • A complete explanation of the SBA's rules regarding 8(a) program 2 year waiver requirements
  • Three SBA approved Length of Time in Business Waiver Requests so that you can review real-world examples of recently approved waivers
  • Easy to follow step-by-step guidance and tips for writing your own waiver request


 

$59.95 - To Purchase Kit
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8(a) Time in Business Waiver Example

This real sample request for a waiver of the 8(a) two years in business rule is a model you can use to help structure and write your own 8(a) waiver; this document was formally approved and accepted by the SBA (but all identifying details have been removed to protect privacy.)

This example waiver in Adobe PDF format contains five detailed sections: management capability, technical capability, financial capacity, contract performance record, and access to resources, all fulfilling the SBA’s “potential for success” requirements.


 

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SBA Form 1010C Business Plan - MS Word Format

After you get 8(a) certified, you must provide the SBA with a business plan and then update that business plan annually.

You can use your own business plan format, but the SBA recommends that you use this form instead—the SBA Form 1010C—to make the business plan review process faster.

This downloadable, editable Microsoft Word version of SBA Form 1010C is provided to you as a courtesy by Government Certification Specialists Inc. There is no cost to you because you have already paid for the development this federal document by being an American taxpayer.

 

 

Example Form 1010c Business Plan for an IT Company

Our SBA Form 1010c IT company business plan example provides expert advice, a completed IT company business plan that has been approved by the SBA and the SBA rules governing the review and approval of business plans. Note: the information specific to our clients identity has been changed to protect their privacy.

Document Includes:
  • Actual SBA approved 1010c business plan for an IT Company
  • Full detailed answers to all 52 parts of Form 1010c
  • SBA rules governing the review of 1010c business plans


 

$49.95 - To Purchase Example
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Example Form 1010c Business Plan for a Construction Company

Our SBA Form 1010c construction company business plan example provides expert advice, a completed construction company business plan that has been approved by the SBA and the SBA rules governing the review and approval of business plans. Note: the information specific to our clients identity has been changed to protect their privacy.

Document Includes:
  • Actual SBA approved 1010c business plan for a construction company
  • Full detailed answers to all 52 parts of Form 1010c
  • SBA rules governing the review of 1010c business plans


 

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8a Business History Template

Your 8(a) application must contain a business history that outlines major milestones and changes at your company since its inception and provides the SBA with other basic information about your firm.

TThis downloadable, editable Microsoft Word file contains detailed instructions and a blank template you can fill in yourself to produce an SBA 8(a) compliant document that answers the SBA’s main questions about your company.


 

$17.95 - To Purchase Template
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8a Application Checklist and Separator Sheets for a Corporation

Review the 8(a) checklist of mandatory baseline required documentation for a corporation before filling in your 8(a) application online.

Individual placeholder sheets are also provided to help you compile the required forms, records, documents, and attachments in sequence.

This Microsoft Word file contains an 8(a) checklist for a corporation, divider/separator pages you can use to compile your 8(a) application, and tips on how to submit your paperwork to the SBA.

 

$19.95 - To Purchase Template
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8a Application Checklist and Separator Sheets for a Limited Liability Company

Review the 8(a) checklist of mandatory baseline required documentation for a corporation before filling in your 8(a) application online.

Individual placeholder sheets are also provided to help you compile the required forms, records, documents, and attachments in sequence.

This Microsoft Word file contains an 8(a) checklist for a LLC, divider/separator pages you can use to compile your 8(a) application, and tips on how to submit your paperwork to the SBA.

 

$19.95 - To Purchase Template
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8a Transmutation Agreement Template - MS Word Format

Each married business owner in a community property state who applies for 8(a) certification must provide the SBA with a transmutation agreement to prove unconditional ownership of 51% or more of company shares.

Community property states are: Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin

This downloadable, editable transmutation agreement is provided to you as a courtesy by Government Certification Specialists Inc. There is no cost to you because the SBA provides these on a regular basis to 8a applicants free of charge.

 


Form 413 Personal Financial Statement Instruction Kit

Our SBA Form 413 Personal Financial Statement Instruction Kit provides step-by-step instructions and expert advice that will help you understand and complete the Small Business Administration's Form 413 - Personal Financial Statement. Intuitive instructions are written in layman's terms so that the average person can easily and accurately complete the form. Learn how to show the combined assets of spouses, declare leased vehicles, list personal property credit card debt and more.

Kit Includes:
  • A Form 413 Instruction Guide and valuable tips designed to help you quickly and accurately complete Form 413
  • Sample completed SBA 413 Forms for single individuals and married couples to use as a reference as they complete Form 413
  • Special instructions for completing SBA Form 413 for the California Unified Certification Program


 

$19.95 - To Purchase Kit
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To speak with an 8(a) certification specialist at GCS Inc. today, please call us at 703-350-8381 or email us at info@get8acertified.com

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