The BBRC offers training, lending & advocacy programs to assist entrepreneurs interested in increasing their capacity, access capital & customer base.
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: Create Birmingham's passion for the creative industries has produced a harvest of economic growth in our city.
There are many ways to get involved – from the CO.STARTERS program to investing in Birmingham’s creative talent.
Find out how they can be a resource for your business:
https://createbirmingham.org/
“Spring clean” your business operations.
▪ Update your website to fine tune your messaging and reflect specific products/services you’re focusing on now.
▪ Initiate new connections with fellow entrepreneurs, colleagues in your industry, and business support organizations like the Birmingham Business Resource Center.
Join us TOMORROW for the Money Smart Mondays Lunch & Learn. Hosted by BBRC and Regions, this session will help you
▪️ Understand your business insurance needs
▪️ Choose the insurance products that are best for your business.
Register today: https://bit.ly/3wlEnRu
Money Smart is an FDIC financial education program. BBRC is a Money Smart Alliance Member.
Register for the April 25 Money Smart Mondays Lunch & Learn. Hosted by BBRC and Regions Bank, this session will help you
▪️ Understand your business insurance needs
▪️ Choose the insurance products that are best for your business.
Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3wlEnRu
Money Smart is an FDIC financial education program. BBRC is a Money Smart Alliance Member.
Understand your business’ insurance needs and choose the insurance products that are best for your business. Register Today! In-person seating is limited. Email [email protected] to request a seat. Lunch provided to in-person attendees.
If you're finding it difficult to get small loans under $100,000 to launch or expand your small business, give us a call! We'll help you explore credible options.
The BBRC helps businesses access capital by providing financing programs. We are also advocates for small businesses deserving of loans from major financial institutions.
https://mybbrc.biz/service/access-to-capital/
Access to Capital Capital is one of the primary resources needed for a business to succeed. It’s important to establish banking relationships with financial institutions, including small local banks and community development financial institutions. The Birmingham Business Resource Center provides ...
Join us virtually TOMORROW for our monthly CitySource webinar! We want to connect you directly to the source of contract opportunities at UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham and more.
UAB isn't simply the largest employer in the state of Alabama, the institution also understands the importance of economic inclusion and access to opportunities for Diverse Business Enterprises (DBEs).
UAB actively seeks to provide contracting opportunities covering a broad range of products and services to diverse suppliers in the following business enterprises:
• Minority-owned
• Woman-owned
• Historically Underutilized Business Zone
• Veteran-owned
• Service-disabled veteran-owned
• Small business
• Small disadvantaged
Click on the link for more information and to register:
https://bit.ly/BBRC_CitySource422
On Thursday, April 21, 2022, we want to connect you directly to the source of contract opportunities at UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham and more, at CitySource.
UAB isn't simply the largest employer in the state of Alabama, the institution also understands the importance of economic inclusion and access to opportunities for Diverse Business Enterprises (DBEs).
UAB actively seeks to provide contracting opportunities covering a broad range of products and services to diverse suppliers in the following business enterprises:
• Minority-owned
• Woman-owned
• Historically Underutilized Business Zone
• Veteran-owned
• Service-disabled veteran-owned
• Small business
• Small disadvantaged
Click on the link for more information and to register:
https://bit.ly/BBRC_CitySource422
: Gain more control of your business by finding ways to use technology and automation.
Register for the April 25 Money Smart Mondays Lunch & Learn. Hosted by BBRC and Regions Bank, this session will help you
▪️ Understand your business insurance needs
▪️ Choose the insurance products that are best for your business.
Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3wlEnRu
Money Smart is an FDIC financial education program. BBRC is a Money Smart Alliance Member.
Understand your business’ insurance needs and choose the insurance products that are best for your business. Register Today! In-person seating is limited. Email [email protected] to request a seat. Lunch provided to in-person attendees.
We help businesses build capacity by providing technical assistance, counseling and coaching.
Connect with us today to access resources that will help your business survive and flourish.
www.mybbrc.biz
On Thursday, April 21, 2022, we want to connect you directly to the source of contract opportunities at UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham and more, at CitySource.
UAB isn't simply the largest employer in the state of Alabama, the institution also understands the importance of economic inclusion and access to opportunities for Diverse Business Enterprises (DBEs).
UAB actively seeks to provide contracting opportunities covering a broad range of products and services to diverse suppliers in the following business enterprises:
• Minority-owned
• Woman-owned
• Historically Underutilized Business Zone
• Veteran-owned
• Service-disabled veteran-owned
• Small business
• Small disadvantaged
Click on the link for more information and to register:
https://bit.ly/BBRC_CitySource422
Learn about small business tax planning and reporting at the Money Smart Mondays Lunch and Learn on April 18.
Register today: https://bit.ly/3JsAOwv
Hosted by BBRC and Regions Bank, this event will provide information you need to succeed in today’s business world.
▪️ Predict your business’ federal, state, and local tax liabilities.
▪️ Prepare for tax obligations and establish proper accounts.
▪️ Obtain the proper licenses for your business and meet reporting requirements.
Money Smart is an FDIC financial education program. BBRC is a Money Smart Alliance Member.
Predict your businesses’ federal, state, and local tax liabilities. Prepare for tax obligations and establish proper accounts. Obtain the proper licenses for your business and meet reporting requirements.
The BBRC is your one-stop shop for small business resources. Join our mailing list to get news and updates delivered straight to your inbox.
www.mybbrc.biz
Are you listening? Clients tend to always leave feedback.
Sometimes the feedback is verbal and other times actions speak louder than words.
Create a system for how you will request, gather and respond to client feedback. It will be difficult to be a happy business owner if you don’t have happy clients.
Want to gain momentum in your business? Connect with us to find out how we can assist you with accomplishing your business goals.
www.mybbrc.biz
: Register to attend the Alabama MBDA Business Center and Southern Region MSDC’s first B2B Network Mixer.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alabama-mbda-b2b-networking-event-tickets-306101747567
🗓 April 15, 5:30pm
🏢 1601 5th Ave N, 35203
Successful businesses must be built on three foundations to soar to the next level.
▪️ Access to capital
▪️ The ability to identify market opportunities to acquire customers
▪️ The ability to build sufficient business capacity
Read our blog post to learn how the BBRC can help your business soar.
https://mybbrc.biz/want-your-business-to-soar/
Successful businesses must be built on three foundations to soar to the next level: Access to capital, the ability to identify market opportunities to acquire customers, and the ability to build sufficient business capacity.
It’s time to “spring clean” your business operations.
▪️ Review monthly expenses to see where you can save and eliminate any unused subscriptions.
▪️ Set and track accounting categories that will help you easily determine your most profitable products/services.
▪️ Reevaluate vendors to make sure you are working with companies that meet your current and anticipated needs.
For more than 25 years, we have been Birmingham's for entrepreneurs as they build a brand, chart their path, and focus on business success.
Tell us - how can we make a difference for you? Comment below or email us at [email protected]
From the very beginning, the Birmingham Business Resource Center has been focused on helping businesses with the three things they need to succeed:
▪ Capacity
▪ Capital
▪ Customers
View our full suite of services at https://mybbrc.biz/services and call us today to get started.
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: Two stats that will encourage you to get a business mentor:
▪ 70% of small businesses that receive mentorship from experienced business owners survive their first five years, compared to 35% of small businesses that aren’t advised by an industry mentor
▪ Businesses that received mentoring reported revenue increase averaging $47,000 -- or 106 percent -- whereas those without mentoring increased their revenue by an average of $6,600, or 14 percent.
Source: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/320865
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