THE CHALLENGE
Taking on an All Too Common Issue for small Business Owners
Despite progress made in recent years, small business owners continue to face challenges in securing funding, guidance, and resources. These challenges have limited financial opportunities and business growth in many communities. We’re committed to expanding access to capital and providing entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to succeed.
THE BBIF APPROACH
Empowering Entrepreneurs Through Curated Resources
Taking a comprehensive approach to address the challenges faced by small business owners. We provide access to capital, technical assistance, and business coaching to help entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses. We also offer training and education programs to help business owners develop critical skills and knowledge.
YOUR IMPACT
Where Your Donation Goes More Than a Long Way
With your support, we can continue to offer programs and services that create lasting change in local communities, including providing loans, technical assistance, and education and training programs. Every dollar donated to BBIF helps us support entrepreneurs and build stronger, more vibrant communities.
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Social Impact Fund
Designed to invest in local solutions that expand financial opportunities and economic growth.
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What is the benefit of a CDFI like BBIF?As a CDFI, BBIF is a specialized financial institution that provides financial products and services to businesses in communities with limited access to capital. CDFIs are committed to driving economic growth and are known for lending responsibly to support local businesses.
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What type of business owners do you support?BBIF provides financial products and services to a wide range of small business owners. Our focus is on expanding access to capital for those who may face challenges securing traditional funding, helping them grow and succeed.
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What type of loans do you offer?We offer a wide variety of loans to fit your needs including working capital, equipment loans, business acquisition, commercial real estate loans, contract finance and more.
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Can you provide to small businesses outside the state of FL?Yes. At this time, we also offer our lending products and services to small businesses in the state of Georgia.
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Can you provide financial guidance and education and answer my questions, even if I’m not quite ready for a loan?Yes. BBIF is committed to providing education and training. Learn more here.
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Do we offer loans to startup businesses?BBIF does not offer loan products to businesses with less than twelve (12) months of verifiable business revenue (tax returns, financial statements.) We advise start-up business owners to engage with local business support organizations such as America’s SBDC, SCORE, your local chamber of commerce, or a business incubator.
Give with Confidence
BBIF is commited to your trust in us. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
BBIF is a registered non-profit CDFI
Your donation will benefit the work of BBIF’s U.S. 501(c)(3) charity and is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. For more details, read our audited financials and annual report.
You will receive an email donation receipt as your official record for tax purposes and updates on the impact of your gifts.