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Women-Owned Small Business Certification?
Has anyone gone through the process of being certified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)? Is it hard? I'm a Modern Calligrapher and I teach virtual hand lettering workshops for companies. Lately I've been booking bigger/higher profile events and I've noticed that for larger companies there is usually a section in the vendor profile set up for identifying as a diverse small business. I'm wondering if it's worth it to try to get certified. I'd love to hear your thoughts and personal experiences with this!
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Sam TranHeavy Highway & Marine Construction Engineer
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11/18/20 at 12:26PM UTC
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If you can do it, YES! I can't think of a city or municipality I've done business with who doesn't have some sort of goal for minority / women owned spending. Were I live there is also a MICRO business certification, which it sounds like you would qualify. It will open up some new opportunities to you - It can only help!
DanielleTeaching Artist + Brand Strategist in NYC
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11/18/20 at 3:45PM UTC
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Ooh thanks for the tip about the micro business certification! I'll have to look into that one. Have you applied for the certification? Is it a hard/long process?
Sam TranHeavy Highway & Marine Construction Engineer
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11/18/20 at 4:29PM UTC
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Personally have not been through the process. It can be tedious. And I believe every state does it a little different. Good luck to you!
DanielleTeaching Artist + Brand Strategist in NYC
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11/18/20 at 4:33PM UTC
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Also good to know, thank you again! My brother is a lawyer and he's going to help me figure it all out. It seems pretty straightforward but these things always make me nervous lol
Kristen WilhelmHuman Resources Consultant
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11/18/20 at 1:13PM UTC
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I'd also be interested in hearing from anyone who has been through the process!
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