Watch a recap of Business Development Day 2022 held on October 4th in New York City in partnership with Silicon Valley Bank and Foley and Lardner, LLP

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Watch a recap of Business Development Day 2022 held on October 4th in New York City in partnership with Silicon Valley Bank and Foley and Lardner, LLP 〰️

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Black Connect’s Business & Entrepreneur Assessment (BEA)

Launching or growing a business can be complicated and overwhelming. The many factors involved - money, team, technology, marketing, legal, accounting - cause many people who want to be entrepreneurs and business owners to forego the opportunity to invest in their own talents, skills, and ideas. Even worse, some people count themselves out before fully exploring or understanding their options.

 

Black Connect’s Business & Entrepreneur Assessment (BEA) is a business mentoring program that helps Black Connect members who aspire to launch or grow a business venture, but need a road map to achieving their goals.

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The BEA is the first segment of Black Connect’s developing business incubator. This assessment program can help individuals to not only understand their strengths and capabilities, but can also provide useful guidance for creating a business plan and finding additional resources.

 
 
 
 

The BEA helps members answer fundamental questions such as:

Is entrepreneurship and business ownership right for me?

  • What type of business is best suited for me?

  • What roles do I need to fill for my business idea to succeed?

  • Should I form a corporation, LLC, or sole proprietorship?

  • How should I market my business?

  • What expenses should I expect in launching my business?

  • How can I scale my business?

  • How do I develop a prototype?

 

Become a Mentor!

FEATURES AND BENEFITS FOR BUSINESS MENTORS

  • Mentors serve in a voluntary capacity

  • Mentors play an integral part of helping Black Connect fulfill its mission of launching and growing Black-owned businesses

  • Mentors are designated moderators of the Black Connect Business Forum

  • Flexible scheduling and minimum time commitment

  • Opportunity to gain new clients and business connections

 

We work with businesses and organizations of all sizes to create a custom sponsorship package. Contact us for more information.