The document provides an overview of Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification. To qualify for WOSB certification, a business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by women who are U.S. citizens. The certification allows women-owned businesses to compete for set-aside government contracts reserved for certified firms in order to meet the 5% goal for women-owned business contracting. There are two ways for a business to become WOSB certified: self-certification by registering online or receiving third-party certification through an SBA-approved certifying body. Certification provides benefits such as opportunities for reliable government contracts and improved business reputation.