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My brother and I had a big vision. More important than creating vast wealth or turning our little corner of the world into something meaningful, in the beginning, it was about making a difference for our customers and to have fun. That changed, once the money started pouring in.

If you’re an ambitious entrepreneur with the goal to grow. . . that all starts with sales. What does it mean to have a sales process? How do you develop the best process for you and your customers? (Hint: It’s not one size fits all!)

You’ve got an idea and you need Money, Money, Money...MONEY! Join Ben Franklin’s Portfolio Manager Brian Slawin and “Meet Ben”; Strategies and tactics for raising capital for your startup, scale up and small business.

Capturing that wholesale buyer’s attention is hard, and you have only one chance to make a positive impression. Alli Ball, Former Grocery Buyer & Head of Grocery from Bi-Rite Market in San Francisco, shares her four-step framework for ensuring you’re prepared, confident, and ready to get that retail buyer to say “yes!” to carrying your product line.

This session provides an action-oriented, step-by-step guide to performing a competitive analysis. You will learn the importance of understanding industry dynamics, evaluating competitors, examining the value chain, and assessing market channels.

Join us for an engaging and informative webinar designed specifically for early stage founders and decision makers. This 90-minute session will delve into the critical aspects of growth and exit strategies, providing you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate these crucial phases of your business journey.

Consider a variety of funding options available in the Ben Franklin Northwest PA footprint. Our Get the 360° Partner Panel includes various partners from federal and state economic development lenders who have designated offerings for specific purposes.

In an era where cyber threats loom larger than ever, understanding and securing a well constructed cyber insurance policy is critical for any business. This comprehensive webinar, led by Joe Bloomstine, ARM, will help you grasp the intricacies of cyber insurance, explore the different aspects of cyber insurance, including its coverage, exclusions, benefits, and industry-specific considerations.

We are privileged to have Christian Bilger the Co-Founder and COO of Honeycomb Credit, as guest of Ben Franklin’s next Capital Call

As highlighted by Gartner, the digital landscape is rapidly evolving, with a prediction that "by 2025, 80% of B2B sales interactions between suppliers and buyers will occur in digital channels." This shift is driven by buyers' growing preference for seller-free, digital-first interactions, particularly among younger, more digitally savvy demographics.