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Your golden ticket: a certification reinvented to be easier, more affordable, and rich with benefits as you grow.

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Your golden ticket: a certification reinvented to be easier, more affordable, and rich with benefits as you grow.

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Your golden ticket: a certification reinvented to be easier, more affordable, and rich with benefits as you grow.

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A benefits package to fuel your business growth:

A benefits package to fuel your business growth:

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Free Legal Services

via our national law partner, qualifying businesses can be supported with trademark & copyright protection, business contracts, employment law, corporate & non-profit formation, & more

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Business Cohort

A discount to access CEO School, founded by a 9-figure woman entrepreneur. From education, to mentorship, resources, & beyond, its designed to help women reach 7+ figures in business.

3.5% Cashback on Hires

Earn cashback every time you hire a woman-owned business on HerHeadquarters platform. Get the support your projects need and earn for your impact.

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Affordable Business Insurance

Protect your business with fast, easy, affordable insurance. Get coverage tailored to your profession, up to 25% savings, and a certification of insurance in minutes. 

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Certified Seal

leverage your certification seal on your website, social media, packaging, proposals, funding applications, & more to boost credibility and attract new business

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Access to paid projects

Discover & secure outsourced projects on HerHeadquarters platform. Your certification gives you a hiring advantage with businesses & corporations wanting to spend with women-owned businesses.

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Discounts on Business Essentials

unlock savings on payroll tools, banking & credit card services, marketing software, & more

*Discounts start releasing January 2025

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Exclusive Workshops & Grants

access business workshops with industry experts, investor luncheons, and get first dibs on business grants curated by HerHeadquarters

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Free Legal Services

via our national law partner, qualifying businesses can be supported with trademark & copyright protection, business contracts, employment law, corporate & non-profit formation, & more

Logo of CEO School

Business Cohort

A discount to access CEO School, founded by a 9-figure woman entrepreneur. From education, to mentorship, resources, & beyond, its designed to help women reach 7+ figures in business.

3.5% Cashback on Hires

Earn cashback every time you hire a woman-owned business on HerHeadquarters platform. Get the support your projects need and earn for your impact.

logo for NEXT insurance

Affordable Insurance

Protect your business with fast, easy, affordable insurance. Get coverage tailored to your profession, up to 25% savings, and a certification of insurance in minutes. 

Check mark image referencing a 'certified' status

Certified Seal

leverage your certification seal on your website, social media, packaging, proposals, funding applications, & more to boost credibility and attract new business

HerHeadquarters logo in white with a blue background

Access to paid projects

Discover & secure outsourced projects on our platform. Your certification gives you a hiring advantage with businesses & corporations wanting to spend with women-owned.

Icon of 'Discounts on Essential Business Tools' Benefit

Discounts on Business Essentials

unlock savings on payroll tools, banking & credit card services, marketing software, & more

*Discounts start releasing January 2025

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Exclusive Workshops & Grants

access business workshops with industry experts, investor luncheons, and get first dibs on business grants curated by HerHeadquarters

Eligibility

Required Documents

51% ownership

(at minimum) is owned & controlled by a woman or women

Primary ID and Secondary ID

can include; state or govenment ID, driver's license, passport, birth certificate, & more

U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident

is the status of the majority woman owner of the business

Business Registration

documents of registration as an LLC, Corporation, Partnership, etc.

Application + Documentation

ability to submit a complete application & required documents

Evidence of Business Control & Ownership

document that identifies the majority owner of the business, document varies by entity

Evidence of Operations

can include a commercial lease, federal taxes, bank statements, & more

Business Executive Summary

summary of the business history, products & services, team, mission, & business model

Eligibility

Required Documents

51% ownership

(at minimum) is owned & controlled by a woman or women

Primary ID and Secondary ID

can include; state or govenment ID, driver's license, passport, birth certificate, & more

U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident

is the status of the majority woman owner of the business

Business Registration

documents of registration as an LLC, Corporation, Partnership, etc.

Application + Documentation

ability to submit a complete application & required documents

Evidence of Business Ownership

document that identifies the majority owner of the business, document varies by entity

Evidence of Operations

can include a commercial lease, federal taxes, bank statements, & more

Business Executive Summary

summary of the business history, products & services, team, mission, & business model

Eligibility

51% ownership

(at minimum) is owned & controlled by a woman or women

U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident

is the status of the majority woman owner of the business

Application + Documentation

ability to submit a complete application & required documents

Required Documents

Primary ID and Secondary ID

can include; state or govenment ID, driver's license, passport, birth certificate, & more

Business Registration

documents of registration as an LLC, Corporation, Partnership, etc.

Evidence of Business Ownership

document that identifies the majority owner of the business

Evidence of Operations

can include a commercial lease, federal taxes, bank statements, & more

Business Executive Summary

summary of the business history, products & services, team, mission, & business model

testimonial from Lynn Power of MASAMI. ““Your promise of making it easy, straightforward, and less expensive has absolutely been validated.”
testimonial from Vanessa Benzan-Monteiro of Gather & Heal. “I've been looking into getting certified, but I never did it because of all of the hurdles. The process with HerHeadquarters was phenomenal.”
testimonial from Alejandra Valdez of Viva Fit Kitchen. “The process was so friendly. The system was easy to follow and didn’t take you through any unnecessary steps."
testimonial from Rhonda Daniels of Natural Radiant Life. “We didn't get certified before because of the cost and feeling like you had to give your kidney, but this process was very straightforward and seamless.”
testimonial from Alejandra Valdez of Viva Fit Kitchen. “The process was so friendly. The system was easy to follow and didn’t take you through any unnecessary steps."
testimonial from Lynn Power of MASAMI. ““Your promise of making it easy, straightforward, and less expensive has absolutely been validated.”
testimonial from Rhonda Daniels of Natural Radiant Life. “We didn't get certified before because of the cost and feeling like you had to give your kidney, but this process was very straightforward and seamless.”
testimonial from Vanessa Benzan-Monteiro of Gather & Heal. “I've been looking into getting certified, but I never did it because of all of the hurdles. The process with HerHeadquarters was phenomenal.”
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It's more than a certification. It's an upgrade in credibility, benefits, and opportunities.

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It's more than a certification. It's an upgrade in credibility, benefits, and opportunities.

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It's more than a certification. It's an upgrade in credibility, benefits, and opportunities.

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Your Certification Journey

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Your Certification Journey

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Your Tasks

Our Due Diligence

1. Submit application & $325 fee

1. Application review

2. Upload required documents in portal

2. Review & verify provided documents

3. Schedule interview

3. Complete reference checks

4. Conduct certification interview

5. Certification committee makes decision

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Your Tasks

1. Submit application & the $325 processing fee

2. Upload required documents via our secure portal

3. Schedule your certification interview

Our Due Diligence

1. Application review

2. Review & verify provided documents

3. Complete reference checks

4. Conduct certification interview with majority woman-owner

5. Certification committee makes decision

Start Application

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