Since February, I have been trying to get certified as a Woman Owned Small Business, With both the federal government and the State of Florida. These process take a long time if you choose to do them yourself. I don't see the point in paying some company to do the paperwork. Plus, I feel like I need to know the whole process myself. The requirements have changed a lot of the past few years. In 2016, when I did it for my best friends company, it was easy. The only thing that was required was the company's Articles of Organization, showing that it was owned by a female.
They now want a list of detailed documents. Starting with Articles of Organization, percentage of ownership, proof of citizenship for each owner, government id for each, information on each spouse, payroll for the year prior, proof of business tax receipt paid to the county in which the business is located, designation Statement, certification of useful business, and declaration of Florida domicile.
Now I'm waiting on a decision.