The Small Business Administration recently published a final rule that will impact businesses competing for contracts under the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program and those companies seeking admission to the 8(a) Business Development Program. The rule implements a certification requirement for WOSBs and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSBs) and also revises 8(a) economic disadvantage eligibility criteria.

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The Small Business Administration recently published a final rule that will impact businesses competing for contracts under the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program and those companies seeking admission to the 8(a) Business Development Program. The rule implements a certification requirement for WOSBs and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSBs) and also revises 8(a) economic disadvantage eligibility criteria.

This webinar covers ways to keep your business competitive and compliant, including:

• ensuring the business is owned and controlled by women;

• seeking certification under the rule as a WOSB / EDWOSB;

• meeting economic disadvantage criteria for 8(a) and EDWOSB status; and

• understanding new retirement account exclusions for 8(a) and EDWOSB businesses.

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