Certified Black Business
Enhance visibility and open doors to new opportunities for your business.
What is BBR Certified Black Business?
BBR Certified Black Business is the governing body that certifies black-owned businesses through due diligence to authenticate ownership. By registering your business and meeting the criteria, your company (if approved), will be registered and recognised as a Certified Black Business.
Why Do I Need To Certify My Business?
BBR Certification builds trust with your consumers, partners and investors by showcasing a vetted, high-quality business. The BBR Certification gives you a competitive edge to differentiate your business from others, attracting conscious consumers and corporate buyers. The BBR Certification connects you with other certified black-owned businesses and industry leaders for partnership and growth. BBR Certification provides visibility through exclusive directories, events and media exposure.
What Are The Benefits?
Firstly, it promotes group economic empowerment and encourages support for businesses and the Black community. By highlighting and promoting Black-owned businesses, it helps to increase their visibility, consumer base and overall success. A registration and certification authority for Black-owned businesses further strengthens this initiative. It provides formal recognition and verification of their status, which enhances credibility and trust. Certification can also help combat fraudulent claims of being a Black-owned business, ensuring that genuine Black business entrepreneurs receive the recognition and support they deserve.
- Individual/s must reside in the UK for more than 3 years.
- Organisations, businesses or institutions whose ethnic origin is: Black African, Caribbean and Black British.
- Black Owners/Directors who are majority shareholders (75% +) of the company.
- Registered businesses can be considered as any of the following: LTD, PLC, LLP, CIC, Charity, Sole - Trader, not-for-profit, Social Enterprise.
- Evidence of ownership
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BBR’s Certified Black Business Certification as a Certified Black Business provides official recognition of your status as a Black-owned Business. This helps establish trust, credibility, and transparency, reinforcing your commitment to economic empowerment within the Black community.
Being a BBR Certified Black Business sets you apart from other businesses and highlights your unique identity. It differentiates you in the marketplace, attracting customers who specifically seek to support and engage with Black-owned businesses. This can lead to increased customer loyalty, brand recognition, and competitive advantage.
BBR Certified Black Business Certification opens doors to various opportunities that specifically target and support Black-owned businesses. This includes access to funding, grants, government contracts, supplier diversity programs, and collaborations with corporations and organizations committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.
As a BBR Certified Black Business member, you become part of a dynamic network of fellow entrepreneurs and professionals. This network provides opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, and knowledge sharing. You can connect with like-minded individuals, exchange insights, and explore mutually beneficial ventures.
BBR Certified Black Business connects you to a supportive community. You can engage with other Certified Black Businesses, share experiences, and access resources tailored to your needs. The community offers a platform for collaboration, learning, and empowerment.
By registering as a BBR Certified Black Business, you actively contribute to addressing economic disparities and promoting a more inclusive and equitable society. Your participation helps dismantle systemic barriers and creates opportunities for economic growth and wealth creation within the Black community.
The certification price is £20.00 yearly.
Certify Your Business Today!
Join the alternative to being ill-informed about business ownership, complete the registration with BBR, and be recognised as a Certified Black Business. Together, we can drive positive change, foster economic growth and empowerment, and build a network of inclusion, support and collaboration that actually celebrates diversity and equality.