The Birmingham Business Alliance is seeking 30 eligible local small businesses to participate in the second cohort of our Business Advisory Services programming – TeamUP. Kicking off in October, this six-month program will center around creating and scaling great places to work in Birmingham.
Work on your business, not just In it
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021 holds the highest record of resignations since tracking began in 2000. The data is telling us that talented people are leaving their jobs to find better opportunities like higher wages, more opportunities for advancement, better work-life balance and more flexibility to choose where they work.
The Great Resignation didn’t happen because people did not want to work, it happened because people want to find great places to work.
EMPLOYEES IMPACT TEAM CULTURE
Phase two business owners face the challenge of meeting their growing staffing needs quickly while taking time to be intentional about who they are.
Scaling businesses can face two big challenges:
1.) Quickly hire technically-fit candidates who end up damaging your organization’s culture
2.) Lose qualified, talented teammates because of poor work environments and “bad” culture
That’s where TeamUP comes in. Through this program, you’ll be equipped with hands-on support for many concepts driving organizational excellence, including but not limited to:
amplifying leadership development
driving terrific people management
building strong organizational culture
designing effective hiring processes
strengthening administrative policies and procedures
developing meaningful core values
Monthly workshops with seasoned professionals
Peer roundtables for creative collaboration
One-on-one consulting with industry experts
Free access to Birmingham Chamber networking events
QUALIFICATIONS
Privately owned companies headquartered in Jefferson County
Employ six to 99 people OR generate at least $500,000 in annual revenue
Demonstrate interest in growing your workforce within the Greater Birmingham Region and developing a strong customer base outside of the region.
ABOUT BBA’S BUSINESS ADVisORY SERVICES
We’re on a mission to serve 250 companies and create 1,300 direct jobs over the next five years.
In partnership with Jefferson County and Prosper, Birmingham Business Alliance’s Business Advisory Services program works directly with a series of cohorts over six-to-eight-month periods. The programs focus on second-stage growth companies – those that have survived startup, achieved early growth and are poised for further growth and scalability. Our team partners with national and local organizations to provide customized solutions designed to help Birmingham businesses grow.
Applications are open now until September 26, 2022!
Need more information? Contact Victor Brown at vbrown@birminghambusinessalliance.com or (205) 241-8109.
The Birmingham Business Alliance’s work with scaling businesses in the Greater Birmingham Region is deep. Watch the video to see how The BBA helps small businesses grow and achieve their goals.
