Online 8(a) application available

The Small Business Administration this month launched an online application for 8(a) Business Development and Small Disadvantaged Business certification. The new automated application replaces a four-page paper form.

The Small Business Administration this month launched an online application for 8(a) Business Development and Small Disadvantaged Business certification. The new automated application replaces a four-page paper form.

Symplicity Corp. of Arlington, Va., an 8(a) firm, along with SBA's Office of Government Contracting and Business Development, developed the application. It can be found at www.sba.gov/8abd/.