On September 14th, the panel of judges convened following the review of pitches delivered by the three finalists in the Windham County Economic Development Program (WCEDP) Business Plan Competition, at Next Stage in Putney VT. Finalists had 10 minutes for…
Learn how to leverage your creative and personal capital with KIVA to crowdfund your small business loan. BDCC was recently approved to be a KIVA trustee and we will help small businesses become familiar with the crowdfunding and KIVA process.
BDCC staff will review the approved uses of each lending program, how to apply, and what the process consists of for reviewing your loan once you submit your Letter of Interest.
Sellers: What to Expect You’ve owned your business for many years and it’s provided you with a good quality of life. Perhaps you’ve raised a family, or perhaps it was a 2nd career endeavor. Regardless - you’ve poured your heart…
Here at BDCC, we work with many early-stage businesses, and we’re often asked questions about organizational strategies and structures. In today’s blog we will define organizational strategy and shed a light on some of the organizational structures. So, what is…
Who should be reading this? Business owners who would like a better understanding of: The mechanics (legal and financial) of transitioning a business, Timeline considerations - when to do what, What are the different models for business transition; and, What…
Every other week for the next few months, our posts will be focused on business transitions and succession planning. Across the country in all rural regions, an aging workforce and declining population is a trend that merits much attention. Nationally,…
If you are reading this blog, you are probably thinking about starting a new business. This life changing endeavor often feels overwhelming for many reasons. We might not be sure where and how to start, it requires a huge investment…
Is a "bootcamp intensive" redundant? This will be that! In one day, a lot of ground will be covered exposing you and your emerging project to the entrepreneurial mindset, business planning tools, and area resources to help your project get…
Do you have a business idea that's percolating? Are you inclined to bounce it around a bit? Let's chat! This month I'll be at the Flat Iron Exchange in Bellows Falls. Questions? Contact R.T. @ rbrown[at]brattleborodevelopment[dot]com. INSTIG8 the region’s center for…