Small Business Certification

Become a Certified Small Business

Small Businesses domiciled in the State of Michigan that are for-profit, have fewer than 500 employees and annual gross revenues equal to or less than $25,000,000 (or a 3-year average of less than $20M) are eligible to be ‘certified small’ by the Small Business Association of Michigan. This certification can help set your business apart in the marketplace, add a layer of credibility to your name and/or brand and can potentially assist with procurement opportunities.

Once Certified Small by SBAM you will receive a certificate and a logo for use on your organization website and in your email signature.

Please scroll down for Certification pricing and requirements. Additional questions? Contact Sherry Bryan, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Certification

Contact Sherry Bryan

How to Become Certified

Certification Costs

Application Fee

$100 processing charge for all applicants EXCEPT SBAM Elite Members

Certificate Fee

FREE for SBAM Aspiring, Basic, Premium, VIP and Elite members
$319 for Starter members and non-members

Become a member to receive your Certificate for FREE! A $319.00 value! Email us at membership@sbam.org for details.

Get Certified in 2 Simple Steps

1. Purchase and complete your application from your organization record. You cannot purchase the certification from your individual record.

2. Attach required documentation below and submit.

Copy of your Articles of Incorporation
One of the following:
- Official IRS tax documents showing your total gross annual revenue such as an 1120S form or Schedule C form for the past 3 years
  OR
- Signed statement from your accountant on their company letterhead providing your past three years total gross annual revenue amounts, and notarized by a Notary Public. Statement must include total gross annual revenue amounts and be notarized to be accepted.
- ** If your business started current year no tax docs are required, if started last year, 1 year is required, etc.

Purchase Application

How has this helped your business?

“The Small Business Association of Michigan created a simple process for becoming a certified small business. After answering the on line questionnaire and providing support materials, they reached out with further questions and upon satisfactory responses, they awarded Lisa Fisher Associates the Small Business Certification. They provided a logo for my email signature along with the window decals and certificate. Owning and operating a business that is not recognized as a Franchise or larger company, this certification has helped validate my organization.”

Lisa Fisher
Speaker | Trainer | Coach of Lisa Fisher Associates

“As many global organizations are looking to ensure alignment of their supplier base with emerging ESG expectations from their shareholders, Boileau & Co wanted to stand out and celebrate our status as a small business. Our SBAM – Small Business Certification gives us an advantage in navigating the procurement process.”

Vince Boileau
Managing Partner | Boileau & Co.