# SupplierStart

> SupplierStart (supplierstart.com) is an independent private service, run by DIGIdata, that reviews a small business's draft certification or vendor registration package before it is submitted and returns a plain-English red/yellow/green gap report. It also publishes 12 free step-by-step guides linked to official sources.

Key facts:
- Service: Application Readiness Review: one draft package, AI pass plus human review, report by email. The customer submits the application themselves; SupplierStart never files on anyone's behalf.
- Programs covered: SBA WOSB, SBA EDWOSB, WBENC, California Small Business (SB), California Microbusiness (MB), SAM.gov registration data.
- Price: Free for requests through Dec 4, 2026 (regular price $119). After that, Founding 10 pricing of $59.50 (50% off) is open to the first 10 customers through Feb 4, 2027, in exchange for honest feedback.
- Registering on SAM.gov, getting a UEI, and applying for SBA WOSB/EDWOSB or California DGS SB/MB certification are free. No one has to pay a third party to register. WBENC is a private certifier with its own fee.
- Free help: APEX Accelerators (https://www.apexaccelerators.us/) and Small Business Development Centers (https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/small-business-development-centers-sbdc).
- Not affiliated with any government agency or certifier. No approval guarantee. Not legal or tax advice.
- Free Readiness Check: https://supplierstart.com/check/ (8 questions, instant score out of 100 with red/yellow/green areas, top 3 next steps, and an instant auto-filled checklist download (PDF and Excel) built from the answers: program document list with suggested file names, a fix-these-first list, and official links; runs in the browser; informational only, not legal or tax advice, not an approval prediction).
- Optional subscription, SupplierStart Ready (https://supplierstart.com/#ready): $19/month after a 3-day free trial, renews automatically until cancelled. Card collected at signup and charged when the trial ends unless cancelled first. Cancel anytime in one click: https://billing.stripe.com/p/login/14A6oz1NIfqGaWhgHQ0co06. Includes deadline tracking and reminders for SAM.gov and certification renewals, unlimited checklists, a monthly document re-check, one full readiness review a year, and priority email. Offered alongside the one-time $119 review, not instead of it.
- HQ: Pleasanton, CA
- Request a review: https://supplierstart.com/request/ · Contact: https://supplierstart.com/contact/ · Email: hello@supplierstart.com

## Main pages
- [Home: what the review checks, pricing, FAQ](https://supplierstart.com/)
- [Free Readiness Check](https://supplierstart.com/check/)
- [Request a review](https://supplierstart.com/request/)
- [All free guides](https://supplierstart.com/guides/)
- [Contact](https://supplierstart.com/contact/)
- [Privacy](https://supplierstart.com/privacy/) · [Terms, including subscription and cancellation](https://supplierstart.com/terms/#subscription)
- [Manage or cancel a SupplierStart Ready subscription](https://billing.stripe.com/p/login/14A6oz1NIfqGaWhgHQ0co06)

## Free guides
- [Register on SAM.gov](https://supplierstart.com/guides/sam-gov-registration/): Steps to register your business on SAM.gov for federal contracts: Login.gov account, data to gather, Unique Entity ID, and the 365-day renewal. Registration is free.
- [Get a Unique Entity ID](https://supplierstart.com/guides/uei-number/): Get a SAM.gov Unique Entity ID without full registration. Learn when a UEI alone is enough and when you need to register. Free on SAM.gov.
- [Become a federal vendor](https://supplierstart.com/guides/federal-government-vendor/): The basic path to selling to the U.S. government: NAICS codes, SAM.gov registration, size standards, and free help from APEX Accelerators.
- [Avoid SAM.gov scams](https://supplierstart.com/guides/sam-gov-scams/): SAM.gov registration is always free. Red flags from GSA: fee demands, gift cards, crypto, wire transfers, and links that don't end in .gov.
- [Get WOSB certified](https://supplierstart.com/guides/wosb-certification/): Eligibility and steps for the SBA Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) program: 51% owned and controlled by women who are U.S. citizens, free application on SBA Certifications.
- [WOSB vs EDWOSB](https://supplierstart.com/guides/wosb-vs-edwosb/): EDWOSB adds economic limits on top of WOSB: personal net worth under $850,000, average AGI of $400,000 or less, and $6.5 million or less in assets.
- [WBENC: requirements and cost](https://supplierstart.com/guides/wbenc-certification-cost/): WBENC fees run $350 to $1,250 by revenue, plus a 3% card fee from July 1, 2026. Requirements: 51% women owned, controlled, and managed, plus a site visit.
- [Sell to the State of California](https://supplierstart.com/guides/california-state-vendor/): Three separate steps to sell to California state agencies: a Cal eProcure supplier profile, optional SB/DVBE certification from DGS, and bidding.
- [Get California SB certified](https://supplierstart.com/guides/california-small-business-certification/): DGS small business (SB) eligibility: California principal office and owners, 100 or fewer employees, and average gross receipts of $19 million or less.
- [California microbusiness (MB)](https://supplierstart.com/guides/california-microbusiness/): A California certified small business is automatically designated a microbusiness (MB) at $6 million or less in average gross receipts, or a manufacturer with 25 or fewer employees.
- [Register as a supplier on Cal eProcure](https://supplierstart.com/guides/cal-eprocure/): How California’s statewide procurement portal fits with small business and microbusiness certification, what to gather, and what registration does not do.
- [Register on a city or county PlanetBids portal](https://supplierstart.com/guides/planetbids/): How city and county portals hosted on PlanetBids work, why each agency is a separate registration, and what to prepare before you create a profile.

## FAQ
- **What is the SupplierStart Application Readiness Review?** A person, assisted by AI, checks one draft certification or vendor registration package and emails you a plain-English red, yellow, and green gap report. It covers SBA WOSB and EDWOSB, WBENC, California Small Business and Microbusiness, and SAM.gov registration data. You still submit your application yourself.
- **How much does the review cost?** Free for requests through Dec 4, 2026 (regular price $119). After that, Founding 10 pricing of $59.50 (50% off) is open to the first 10 customers through Feb 4, 2027, in exchange for honest feedback.
- **Is SAM.gov registration free?** Yes. Registering in SAM.gov and getting a Unique Entity ID (UEI) are free. You never have to pay a third party to register. Applying for SBA WOSB or EDWOSB certification and California DGS Small Business or Microbusiness certification is also free. WBENC is a private certifier and charges its own processing fee.
- **Where can I get free help with certification?** APEX Accelerators and Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) give free one-on-one help with SAM.gov registration, certifications, and government contracting. SupplierStart is an optional paid second look at your draft, not a replacement for that free help.
- **What do you check in my draft?** Ownership and control documents, size standard and NAICS code fit, consistency with your SAM.gov data, missing signatures and dates, and whether your narrative matches your evidence.
- **Does SupplierStart file my application or guarantee approval?** No. We never file on your behalf, and no one can guarantee approval. The decision belongs to the agency or certifier. We point out gaps so you can fix them before you submit.
- **Is SupplierStart part of the government?** No. SupplierStart is run by DIGIdata, an independent private company. It is not affiliated with the SBA, GSA, SAM.gov, WBENC, the State of California, or any other agency or certifier.
- **Is this legal or tax advice?** No. The review is an educational document check. For legal or tax questions, talk to a licensed attorney or tax professional.
- **How do I send my draft?** Use the request form on this site. Attach a PDF, Word, or ZIP file up to 10 MB. A person reviews every request and replies by email.

Full text of every guide: https://supplierstart.com/llms-full.txt