Certifications & Contracts
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At Aventi, we understand that time is your most valuable asset. By partnering with Aventi Enterprises, business owners save time and gain insight, advocacy, and action plans for navigating contract opportunities – a process that alone can be overwhelming and time-consuming. We simplify the certification and bid search process so that you can focus your time on running your business.
Certification Assistance
We help business owners obtain small business certifications including minority, women and veteran owned certifications also known as the MBE, WBE, VBE and others. The certification process can be lengthy and time consuming. On average, it can take 20-40 hours for a business owner to complete their applications. We cut that time in half by simplifying the application process for you and helping you get it done! Schedule a FREE certification inquiry call to learn how we can help you save time.
Types of Certifications
There are a number of certifications available on the local, state, and federal level, as well as within the private sector such as Microsoft, Google and Intel. Additionally, some businesses may benefit from certifications that are department or field-specific, such as those offered by a Department of Parks and Recreation or a specific school district. Below is a partial list of available certifications.
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MBE - Minority Business Enterprise
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WBE - Women Business Enterprise
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VBE - Veteran Business Enterprise
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DBE - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
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EDGE - Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity
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SBE - Small Business Enterprise
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SBA 8(a) - Small Business Development Program
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SBA WOSB - Woman-owned Small Business
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SBA EDWOSB - Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business
and more...
To learn more about the various certifications available, enroll in our free webinar "Introduction to Certifications."
"Aventi made the WBENC certification process easy and simple with step-by-step guidance throughout the application. The biggest win for me was learning how to keep track of business documents, financials and how to organize items in a way to respond to future contract opportunities."
CEO, The Wig Dr.
Marietta, GA
NEW! Bid Search & Opportunity Report
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Don't have time to search for contract opportunities? Let us find them for you. We can help identify the entities with whom you wish to work and review bid portals to identify current opportunities. Our comprehensive reports are tailored to fit your company goals. Each report provides a list of codes (NAICS, SIC, and UNSPSC codes) to help filter your search, a list of bid portals links according to your specific goals, and our recommendations to help you leverage your certifications. Get started with a 90-minute consultation and we'll do the rest.
Why Work with Aventi?
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Reduce the amount of time you spend on your certification application. It can take 20-40 hours to complete your application based on the certification and the complexity of your business.
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Gain an accountability partner to reach your goals. Because the application process can be confusing and intimidating, it's easy to get off track. Our team will encourage you to keep going to the finish line.
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Get the guidance and advice you need to reduce your chances of a denial. Once you are denied, you may be required to disclose your denial with every future application.
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Get help finding opportunities and securing contracts. Knowing who to talk to and how to read a bid is essential to leveraging your certifications and winning contracts.