Why should I get this certification?

Certification as a woman-owned small business (WOSB) is important for several reasons:

Increased visibility: Certification as a WOSB can increase the visibility of a business, which can lead to more opportunities for contracts, partnerships, and networking.
Competitive advantage: WOSB certification can provide a competitive advantage when competing for government contracts, as many agencies have goals for awarding contracts to women-owned businesses.
Access to resources: WOSB certification can also provide access to resources such as training, counseling, and mentorship programs that can help businesses grow and succeed.
Eligibility for set-aside contracts: Many federal, state, and local governments set aside a percentage of contracts specifically for WOSBs, which can increase the chances of winning contracts.
Brand recognition: Certification as a WOSB can help establish a brand and reputation as a women-owned business, which can attract customers who prefer to support women-owned businesses.

Let's Get Certified

WOSB/EDWOSB

$2,197

This certification helps provides a level playing field for women business owners, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the program.

These contracts are for goods and services in specific industries (identified via NAICS code) where WOSBs are underrepresented. Some contracts are restricted further to economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSBs).

Joining the WOSB Federal Contract program makes a business eligible to compete for federal contracts reserved for the program's certified participants. These contracts are known as “set-asides.”

To be eligible for the WOSB Federal Contract program, a business must:

Be a small business according to SBA size standards
Be at least 51% owned and controlled by women who are U.S. citizens
Have women manage day-to-day operations who also make long-term decisions

To qualify as an EDWOSB within the program, a business must:

Meet all the requirements of the WOSB Federal Contract program
Be owned and controlled by one or more women, each with a personal net worth less than $850,000
Be owned and controlled by one or more women, each with $450,000 or less in adjusted gross income averaged over the previous three years
Be owned and controlled by one or more women, each $6.5 million or less in personal assets

Course curriculum

1

Introduction
- Document Checklist
2

Personal Information
- Basic information
3

Business Information
- Business documentation review
4

Financial
- Tax time
5

Survey & Assessment
- Intake form