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Vincent Palmer

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Redefining Capital: Beyond Traditional Business Loans

A common misconception persists in small business funding: when we say “capital,” we’re often really talking about debt. For most small businesses, including those served by the SBA, BBRC, and other lenders, what’s offered isn’t true capital—it’s debt, designed to facilitate specific activities but not to fuel transformative growth. Here’s…
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The Three-Legged Stool: Capacity, Capital, and Customers

Capacity capital and customers. You’ll see these referred to on our websites, social media and on other material developed and distributed by the Birmingham Business Resource Center. I began using that combination of words as I conceptualized the center as a one stop for small business financing and related technical…
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Beware Predatory Business Loans: How BBRC Can Help

I’ve seen several ads from companies that promote small business loans. Most seem to target businesses who can’t or who don’t believe that can get bank financing. Lets be clear, banks are conservative and there are many, deserving entrepreneurs who are in the market for financing but, aren’t deemed “bank…
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Entrepreneurship: A Workforce Development Strategy

Throughout its evolution, the landscape of workforce development has shifted gradually. However, the profound significance of entrepreneurship as a cornerstone strategy remains somewhat underestimated. Despite its transformative potential, entrepreneurship’s pivotal role in sculpting a versatile and resilient workforce has yet to receive widespread recognition within traditional frameworks. In this article,…
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