History and Background

We have provided consulting to small business owners for ten years on the best ways to systemize, plan, market and develop their business. We believe strongly that certification is an important key to open the door to contracting with the government (federal, state and local) and large corporations. For small business owners who are minority, female and/or otherwise disadvantaged, there are a variety of certification programs to consider. In addition, we know that without proper systems, procedures, planning and implementation, a person owns a job not a business.

Kaye Mitchell, the founder of CTS, has owned and operated four small businesses. She has over 24 years of experience in business administration and management. As a business owner, she has experienced the frustration of procuring and managing government contracts. Kaye currently holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and a Masters degree in Management.

Certify to Success (CTS) is a small women owned consulting firm that provides strategies to open networks for the future expansion of small businesses. To accomplish this we offer:

• Assistance to business owners on what certification programs are available and which of these program(s) would benefit their business and goals.

• Assistance through the application process for a variety of certifications including 8(a) and SDB.

• Creative ways to help small and minority owned business owners in expanding their marketing and development

• Help business owners with strategic planning and implementation to improve and maintain their competitive advantage

• Assistance for small and minority businesses in improving day-to-day business operations in preparation for growth

• Assistance to small and minority businesses in developing systems for quality assurance and control to improve chances for future contracts

• Learning tools and workshops for clients to develop their business and operate efficiently

• Assistance in forming strategic alliances and joint ventures to seek large contracts

Our home office is located in Colorado. However, we have the capability of working with business owners throughout the United States.

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Every day hundreds of individuals start a business for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, the majority will not survive past the first few years because they are working without direction. Focus, planning and implementation are critical for success in every business. In addition, certification is a critical component for women, minority or otherwise disadvantaged businesses if they want to procure government contracts.

We understand that contracting can be frustrating and is often seen as overwhelming or impossible to small business owners. CTS helps small business owners operate their companies creatively and effectively.

Our mission is:

To be a trusted partner for small business owners who are looking for strategies that will open networks for future opportunities allowing growth and expansion. Trust between CTS and their customers is imperative so that clients feel comfortable sharing intimate details of their operation in order to broaden the knowledge necessary to cultivate innovative solutions. We understand that every small business is unique and CTS values the achievements of their customers as their own. As our network expands, it will benefit all members of the CTS family.

"8(a) Certification was awarded in thirty days. I attribute the thoroughness of Certify to Success directly to this speedy award, commitment and follow-through are unsurpassed. Certify to Success has proven to be a definite asset to the development of QuickScripts Plus, Inc." Euradell McRae, QuickSpripts Plus, Inc.

"Certify to Success...was selected because of...familiarity with the 8(a) application process and...knowledge of the small business community in the Pikes Peak Region and state of Colorado...my application was stronger as a result." Sherry Walker, Peak Electric, LLC

"Ms. Mitchell continues to be our rock in the storm ...She continues to demonstrate unyielding professionalism, initiative and sound judgment under extremely complex and often sensitive issues on our behalf." Vern Abila, ASI, Inc.