Which is better: a disabled veteran owned business or a minority owned business?

Capt Bob Abbott — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 11:24:37 -0500

Creating a consulting group. Ok a service-disabled Veteran, my wife is a non-vet. So who should have 51% of the LLC?

Not looking for contracts like typical contracting. I’m more interested in the soft-touch of which ownership would have the better image? And yes, we will both be equally active in the LLC.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Nov 4 at 2018 11:39 AM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 11:39:12 -0500

Minorities and Disabled Veterans are equal in status, Captain. This is my humble opinion, Sir. Capt Bob Abbott If I may add, Sir: Minorities can be Disabled Veterans; and vice versa.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Nov 4 at 2018 12:27 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 12:27:30 -0500

Neither is "better". However, depending on location, DUNS Code, etc. one frequently has better access to Government work. The SB world revolves around "goals". There are goals for everything. WOB, MOB, DVOB, and toss in Hub Zones. So it's a matter of what and where. If the local marketplace is saturated with one type, the contracting agency's SB Coordinator is typically beating the bushes for beans they need to "look good". I spent a lot of time in Government work and noted the pucker factor when stuff wasn't coming up to goals in the last quarter of the FY. So the best resource is the SBA office that services your area. Pick their brains on what your marketplace looks like. BTW being a SB Something doesn't mean you're guaranteed work. Your services, pricing, etc. needs to be in the reasonable range.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2018 9:24 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 21:24:31 -0500

Minority woman owned, disable veteran ran business