Lloyds Business & Commercial’s Post

Exciting opportunity for Black entrepreneurs who are ready to scale! 🚀 Lloyds Banking Group and Channel 4 have joined forces once again to launch the Black in Business initiative – a chance to win your own TV Commercial on Channel 4! Last year’s initiative was a huge success, attracting over 1,000 applications, with TV ads for the five winning businesses seen by 21.5 million people. One in five adults surveyed were able to recall the initiative, and one in three considered buying their products and services. This year, the offer is back and bigger than ever, and has been designed to empower four Black-owned businesses who are ready to scale. What's in it for you? 💸 Receive £150,000 in TV advertising airtime from Channel 4 🚀 Receive business expertise from Lloyds Bank to help take your venture to the next level To learn more about eligibility criteria and to apply: https://lnkd.in/eWZNZ39m 📆 Deadline to apply: 28 October 2024 #BlackInBusiness #Channel4 #LloydsBank #SupportBlackBusinesses #Entrepreneurship #InclusiveGrowth #BusinessOpportunities #BlackEntrepreneurs #SmallBusinessSupport #DiversityInBusiness #TVAdvertising #LevelThePlayingField #OpportunityToScale

Exciting opportunity for Black entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses! 🚀 Lloyds Banking Group and Channel 4 have teamed up once again for the Black in Business initiative, offering Black-owned businesses the chance to win a TV commercial on Channel 4! Last year’s program attracted over 1,000 applications, and the ads for the five winning businesses were seen by 21.5 million viewers. One in five adults recalled the initiative, and one in three considered purchasing the featured products and services. This year, the initiative is back, offering even more! Four Black-owned businesses will be selected to scale with: 💷 £150,000 worth of TV advertising airtime on Channel 4 🔸Business guidance and expertise from Lloyds Bank to help elevate your venture Learn more about the eligibility criteria and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eWZNZ39m 📆 Deadline: 28 October 2024 #BlackInBusiness #Channel4 #LloydsBank #BlackEntrepreneurs #DiversityInBusiness #InclusiveGrowth #BusinessOpportunities #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessSupport #TVAdvertising #OpportunityToScale #LevelThePlayingField

Kicking off #NationalBlackBusinessMonth! Join us as we celebrate and support Black-owned businesses. Today, tag your favorite Black-owned business and tell us what makes them special. Let's uplift each other! 🖤 #SupportBlackBusiness

Introducing the FunTimes Magazine’s Business Insider Series. From triumphs to trials, join us as we uncover the inspiring journeys, resilience, and unique perspectives driving these innovative Black enterprises forward. Don’t miss out on the stories behind the success - Watch out for a new feature every Third Wednesday of each month! #blackbusinesswomen #blackbusiness #supportlocalbusinesses #businessessupportingbusinesses #blackentrepreneurs #phillyphilly

Black Business Month is a time to recognize the vital contributions of Black entrepreneurs, showcase their creativity and innovation, and encourage economic empowerment. Supporting Black-owned businesses not only helps to close the racial wealth gap but also promotes diversity and inclusion in the marketplace. This August (and all year), let's celebrate and support Black-owned businesses that are making a difference in our communities. Tag a Black-owned business below! #BuyBlack #SocialJustice #SocialImpact #SmallBusiness

August marks National Black Business Month! Over the years, Black Business Month has evolved to encompass celebration, advocacy, and action. It encourages consumers to support Black-owned businesses, promotes investment in Black entrepreneurship, and calls for policy changes that promote equity and inclusivity in the business world. At Mpact PR, we acknowledge and celebrate Black-owned businesses today and everyday. And we’ll be highlighting different Black business owners, stopping by brick-and-mortar storefronts, sharing resources, and ways you can truly support Black businesses. Below, are four concrete ways to get started:  1) Shop at Black-owned businesses: Patronize Black-owned stores, restaurants, and service providers. 2)  Invest in Black entrepreneurs: Support through investment, crowdfunding, or purchasing shares. 3) Advocate for policy changes: Support policies that address systemic barriers, such as improved access to capital. 4)  Raise awareness: Use your platform to highlight Black-owned businesses and their contributions. How do you support Black-owned businesses? #nationalBlackBusinessMonth #equity #support #entrepreneurship #realinvestment #blackbusinessmonth #accesstocapital #wealthgap

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Happy Black Business Month, fam! This month, let's focus on Black Businesses and empowering our communities.🖤 I highly recommend visiting By Black, an extensive national Black business directory developed by the U.S. Black Chambers, and with the support of American Express, the first national certification exclusively for Black-owned businesses. ByBlack is designed to help Black entrepreneurs reach new customers, develop business opportunities, and access valuable business resources. For Black business owners, go check them out and get certified! 📈 Why Get Certified as a Black Business? ➡️ Get access to resources. Certification opens doors to exclusive resources, funding opportunities, and business training. ➡️ Increase your visibility. Certified businesses gain recognition and trust from consumers and partners. ➡️ Gain advocacy & representation. Join a powerful network that advocates for your business interests on a national stage. #SupportBlackBusinesses #USBlackChambers #ByBlack #BlackOwned #BlackBusinessMonth

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How are you honoring National Black Business Month? National Black Business Month is celebrated in August to recognize and support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs across the United States. Black business owners make up about 10% of all businesses in the country and comprise 30% of minority-owned businesses. This is a month for elevation! Some of the ways we mark this month include supporting business by becoming a customer or patron, yes, but going beyond that and sharing your purchases and recommendations for service providers help spread the word! Hop onto social media or get in a group chat and shout out the products you find at your favorite black owned business, or share photos of your food from the black owned restaurant you love. Invest locally and literally - fund the growth of a business by becoming an investor or shareholder, if that option is available to you. Become a sponsor, or partner with a black brand. And, help them with visibility and validation by leaving glowing Facebook, Yelp or Google reviews! gspclaw.com #nationalblackbusinessmonth