Fact-Checking Policy

At Go.Be., our mission is to provide reliable, accurate, and empowering content that supports minority-owned businesses and the communities they serve. To uphold this commitment, we follow a rigorous fact-checking process to ensure that every piece of information published on https://gobe.org/ is trustworthy, up-to-date, and aligned with our standards of excellence.

Commitment to Accuracy

Accuracy is the foundation of our editorial integrity. Every article, resource, blog post, program description, and announcement published on our website undergoes a structured verification process before it goes live. Our content is intended to educate and support entrepreneurs, and we take seriously the responsibility to provide correct and dependable information.

Sources and Verification

Our content team uses only credible, verifiable, and relevant sources of information. These may include:

  • Government agencies and public institutions
  • Accredited business development organizations
  • Financial and entrepreneurial experts
  • Verified data and statistics from trusted industry publications
  • Direct interviews, testimonials, and program data from Go.Be. staff, partners, and clients

All statistics, figures, and claims are cross-checked against at least two reliable sources whenever possible.

Internal Review Process

Each piece of content goes through a multi-step editorial process:

  1. Initial Research and Drafting – Writers collect accurate data and compile a draft based on verified sources.
  2. Fact Verification – Editors review every factual statement, number, and claim for accuracy.
  3. Expert Review – Content related to business, finance, or legal topics is reviewed by subject-matter experts or Go.Be. program leads.
  4. Final Approval – The content is published only after passing all internal quality and accuracy checks.

Updating and Correcting Content

We understand that information evolves over time. Therefore, our team regularly reviews published content to ensure it reflects the latest available data, policies, and program details. If we discover an error or receive credible feedback about inaccurate information, we promptly:

  • Verify the concern
  • Correct the content
  • Add an editorial note (if the correction is significant)

This ensures our readers always access the most current and reliable information.

Reader Feedback

We value input from our community. If you find any inaccuracies or outdated information on our site, please contact us at info@gobe.org. Our editorial team will investigate and make corrections as needed.