Certifications
Certification-ready records, then a complete application.
Certifying agencies review your ownership, control, and corporate records line by line. NSC prepares SBA WOSB and EDWOSB applications and manages WBENC certification from application through site visit preparation.
SBA WOSB and EDWOSB
NSC prepares and submits your application through the SBA certification portal, with the ownership and control documentation the program requires.
WBENC: two levels of service
Application Management is for businesses whose corporate records are already complete and current, and includes three follow-ups. Full-Service Certification adds the record rebuild the application usually requires: bylaws, consents, share records, an ownership history narrative, the owner resume, and site visit preparation. Annual recertification is available for certified businesses.
Fees
Fees for this service
From the NSC Standard Fee Schedule. "With Admin Fee" shows the service billed on its own invoice. Government and third-party fees are passed through at cost. See every fee.
Certifications
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| Service | What is included | NSC fee | With Admin Fee | Attorney review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBA Certification | WOSB or EDWOSB application through the SBA certification portal | $1,500.00 | $1,725.00 | Not needed |
| WBENC Application Management | Full application management with three follow-ups, for a business whose corporate records are complete and current. The certification fee is separate | $3,500.00 | $3,750.00 | Not needed |
| WBENC Full-Service Certification | Application management with three follow-ups, plus the corporate record rebuild the application requires: bylaws, consents, share records, ownership history narrative, owner resume, and site visit preparation. The certification fee is separate | $6,000.00 | $6,250.00 | Yes |
| Additional WBENC Follow-Up | Each follow-up beyond the three included | $250.00 | $287.50 | Not needed |
| WBENC Annual Recertification | Annual recertification for a certified business | $750.00 | $862.50 | Not needed |
Questions
Common questions
Which WBENC option do I need?
If your bylaws, consents, and share records are complete and current, Application Management fits. If they are missing or inconsistent, Full-Service Certification includes the rebuild. The Discovery Assessment will tell you which.
Is the certification fee included?
No. The certifying organization's fee is separate and paid at cost.
Related services
Start with a Strategy Consultation.
Sixty minutes on where your business stands and what it needs. Book online for a flat $250, which includes the Administrative Fee and card processing. The fee is credited toward an engagement that begins within 30 days.