Accessing, understanding business financing courses offered by BDCC

BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) announces the next sessions of its Funding Fundamentals program, a series of educational offerings designed to help small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs better understand and access capital.

There will be a virtual workshop on Wednesday, June 10, at 5 pm, titled “Understanding Business Credit,” presented by Stephen Robert, CEO of Bedrock Credit America. This session will focus specifically on how business owners can build, interpret, and improve credit profiles, and how credit impacts access to financing. Drawing on Bedrock Credit America’s educational approach, the workshop will provide practical guidance on credit structure, common pitfalls, and strategies for strengthening credit over time.

The final offering in the series is a focused mini-session on Wednesday, June 17, from 4 to 4:30 pm, “Not All Capital is Equal: How to Avoid Financing Traps.” This session will walk through a case study of an existing business and examine the true cost of various financing options, including processor advance loans commonly offered through platforms such as Square. Participants will see a live calculation of repayment structures and gain a clearer understanding of how different loan products impact cash flow and long-term business health.

Funding Fundamentals is part of BDCC’s broader commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses across Southern Vermont by providing accessible education, technical assistance, and connections to capital. All sessions are free to attend. Preregistration is encouraged. For more information or to register go to brattleborodevelopment.com/event and click on Funding Fundamentals or contact BDCC’s Business Services team.