Set for Success: Resource Guide
Guide to Certifications, Networks, and More
National resources for diverse business owners
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Certifies disability-owned, veteran disability-owned, and service-disabled businesses
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National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Certifies LGBTQ-owned businesses
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Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Certifies disability-owned, veteran disability-owned, and service-disabled businesses
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National Minority Supplier Development Council
Certifies businesses owned by qualified minorities, including Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, or Native American individuals
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United States Small Business Certification – SBA 8(a) Program
Certifies socially and economically disadvantaged businesses
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Veteran Small Business Certification – SBA VetCert Program
Certifies veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses
Explore more national resources.
State and regional resources for business owners in NJ, NY, or PA
New Jersey:
Certification Centers |
Funding Resources |
Supplier Diversity |
Looking to start a business in New Jersey? Read our blog post for NJ entrepreneurs. |
New York:
Certification Centers |
Funding Resources |
Supplier Diversity |
Looking to start a business in New York State? Read our blog post for NY entrepreneurs. |
Pennsylvania:
Certification Centers For diverse business certification, Pennsylvania's government redirects business owners to national organizations, such as those listed above.
Looking to start a business in Pennsylvania? |
Funding Resources
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Supplier Diversity |
Understand your account options
Where you park your money is just as important as how you spend it. That’s why it’s critical to establish a banking relationship with an institution you trust.
Common items to look for include:
- Direct deposit for your employees
- Long-term planning for you
- Procesamiento para comerciantes
- Point of sale solutions
- Transaction costs
Visions offers a number of business account options that could suit your needs, and you can find out requirements for account opening and loan processing here.
Visions Federal Credit Union no puede abrir cuentas para gobiernos locales ni empresas u organizaciones que depositen fondos públicos o municipales.