Are you ready to pursue government contracting opportunities but unsure where to begin?
Join us for a two part interactive online workshop series designed to guide business owners through registering their businesses with the U.S. government through SAM.gov and applying for eligible business certifications.
PART 1: OCTOBER 24, 2026 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM EST
PART 2: NOVEMBER 7, 2026 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM EST
The Registered & Certified Workshop Series is designed as a hands-on workshop experience. The guidance is delivered as a done-with-you experience. You’ll receive step-by-step guidance as you complete the registration and certification process for your business, with time to ask questions and make progress during each session.
Participants MUST attend both sessions in the series to achieve the goal of becoming registered and certified to do business with federal government.
SAM.GOV REGISTRATION
Learn what information you need. Work through the steps to register your business in SAM.gov. We’ll cover your Unique Entity ID, business details, NAICS codes, and complete the registration submission process.
SBA
CERTIFICATION
Discover which SBA certification programs may fit your business. Review eligibility and required documents, then complete the applicable certification application.
SUCCESS
SUPPORT
Get proven, step-by-step, hands-on guidance, and answers to your questions. Receive support as needed between workshops to ensure that you respond effectively to verification emails. Leave each session knowing what you completed and what to do next.
REQUIRED PREWORK
You will NEED the following at the start of the workshop series.
If you need help obtaining any item listed below, our team can guide you in the appropriate direction. Email or text what you are missing to [email protected] or 678-593-0330 and we will provide the steps that may help you move forward. IMPORTANT NOTE: Your business name on your original Secretary of State (SOS) registration documents must exactly match the business name listed on your IRS EIN documentation. Any discrepancy or misalignment in the business name may cause significant delays in the registration process, potentially extending it by several months. You will need to have a digital copy of each of the below items that you can easily access.
Active Secretary of State Registration
Orginal Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation from the Secretary of State
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Employer Identification Number (EIN) Documentation
Business Bank Information Including the Routing and Account Numbers
Current Signature Card or Authorization Card for the Business Bank Account
Business Description
Business Bylaws
Three to Five Years of Personal and Business Tax Returns
Resume (Must Show That You Have Experience in the Field)
Business Website
About us
Thrive Now Consulting Group helps business owners strengthen their foundations and move forward with clear, practical action. Led by Coach Chandler, the firm provides strategic guidance and hands‑on support to entrepreneurs who are ready to turn goals into completed steps and measurable results.
We have equipped nearly 100 businesses to build stronger infrastructure, increase revenue, and expand into new markets. Client outcomes have included:
- Securing government contracts valued up to $1.7M
- Generating five‑figure email marketing revenue in less than one month,
- Achieving zero‑to‑six‑figure growth in under a year, and
- Moving from idea to profitability in fewer than 90 days.
We are committed to improving business performance, creating opportunities, and enhancing the value of every leader and organization we partner with. One of the most effective pathways for expanding opportunities is becoming registered and certified for business‑to‑business and business‑to‑government contracting.
Registered & Certified is designed as a working experience. You’ll receive guidance as you navigate registration and certification requirements for your own business, with dedicated time to ask questions and make meaningful progress during each session.
MEET THE OWNER
Coach Chandler brings more than 15 years of corporate business experience, spanning Fortune 100 companies and the United States Army. Her passion for entrepreneurship began at the age of eleven, and since then she has successfully operated multiple businesses.
She currently owns and leads Thrive Now Consulting Group Inc., Tea Time Rituals Inc™, Manifest More Inc™, and Thrive Now Nutrition LLC. Alongside running her companies, she supports fellow entrepreneurs in establishing, growing, and scaling their businesses. Under her guidance, both freelancers and business owners have moved from the idea phase to achieving profitability beyond expectations. Many of her clients have shifted from feeling ‘stuck’ to experiencing meaningful success within months. Her most impactful contribution to date includes helping a business scale, expand, and triple its revenue.
“As a result of working with Coach Chandler, my company, The Wright Doula Company, grew into a respected industry authority in Houston, Texas. Her knowledge, guidance, accountability, and unwavering support helped me reach heights I had never imagined, including being awarded state grants and securing a government contract with Harris County, Texas. Coach Chandler’s expertise truly elevated my business and expanded what I believed was possible.”
Natasha
Doula & Massage Therapist
“Working with Coach Chandler didn’t just expand my vision; it completely shifted what I believed was possible for my business. When I joined her Cornerstone Business Coaching Program, I was selling barbecue outside of a local club. With her guidance, clarity, and strategic support, everything changed.
In less than two years, my business grew into a recognized brand, expanded into a full-service catering company, secured vending opportunities at the Mississippi State Fair for two consecutive years, and even fulfilled a government contract to provide cafeteria services. Coach Chandler’s coaching didn’t just help me grow — it transformed the entire trajectory of my business.”
Perkesa
Caterer
"After being in business for more than two years, I had no idea how to get registered to do business with the government or how business certifications could benefit my company. Coach Chandler did an exceptional job preparing me for the process and walking me through each step until my registrations and certifications were approved and active.
Going through this process required strategy and skill, and Coach Chandler handled it like a true champion. I am grateful for her patience, persistence, and wisdom."
Twyla
Auto Repair Shop Owner
Take the next steps toward government contracting with guided support.
We Have Helped More Than 40 Businesses Get
Registered & Certified
Government registration and certification decisions are made by the responsible agencies. Participation does not guarantee approval or a contract award. SAM.gov registration and SBA certification applications are free; the workshop pricing covers instruction and support.