What is the Official BWS Seal?
The Official Black Wall Streets (BWS) Seal is an exclusive badge of authenticity and credibility awarded only to verified Black-owned businesses. This seal, featuring a unique animation for security, confirms that your business has passed our rigorous vetting process and is at least 51% Black-owned. It’s more than just a seal—it’s a symbol of trust and excellence.
Why Should You Get the Official Seal?
- Showcase Authenticity: Stand out as a verified Black-owned business.
- Build Customer Trust: Reassure customers that your business is credible and vetted.
- Enhance Visibility: Use the seal to attract customers seeking genuine Black-owned businesses.
- Increase Sales: Displaying the seal on your products or website can boost consumer confidence, leading to higher conversions.
The Vetting Process
To receive this seal, you must undergo a secure and thorough vetting process, including:
- Stripe Verification: Submission of government-issued ID (driver’s license or state ID), real-time photo, and Social Security number verification.
- Business Verification: Confirmation of business address, phone number, email, and registration details.
- Cross-Referencing: Multiple data points checked to ensure accuracy and legitimacy.
Only businesses that successfully pass this process are eligible to purchase the seal.
Eligibility Requirements
This seal is only available to approved vendors who meet the following criteria:
- Complete and pass our vetting process.
- Have a business that is at least 51% Black-owned.
- Provide all required documentation via our secure Stripe verification system.
What Does the Seal Mean?
The seal represents your verified status as a Black-owned business, backed by a secure, trusted vetting process. Customers can trust that your business is authentic and credible. It also includes:
- Your business name.
- A unique certificate number assigned to you.
- Animated overlay for security and authenticity.
Delivery Timeline
Once approved, your personalized seal will be delivered to you via email within 24-48 hours.
Why It’s Worth Having
While it’s not mandatory, the seal enhances your business’s reputation and credibility. You can use it to:
- Add to product images: Display the seal alongside your product photos to build trust.
- Include in product descriptions: Add it to your product listings for added authenticity.
- Display on your website: Place the seal prominently on your homepage or “About Us” page.
- Use in marketing materials: Include it in ads, social media posts, and email campaigns.
Stripe Verification Credibility
Stripe’s industry-leading verification system ensures that only legitimate businesses receive the seal. This adds an extra layer of security and confidence for your customers.
Suggestions for Displaying Your Seal
- Upload it next to your product images on e-commerce listings.
- Place it in the header or footer of your website.
- Include it in social media posts to highlight your verified status.
- Print it on business cards or physical marketing materials.
Key Features (Can be added as a bullet list):
- Personalized seal with business name and certificate number.
- Animated overlay for authenticity and security.
- Delivered within 24-48 hours via email.
- Exclusively for approved and verified vendors.
- Usable on websites, product images, marketing materials, and more.
