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"Great things in business are never done with one person." - Steve Jobs

The truth is: proper estimating and bidding procedures have always been crucial for contractors as they directly impact a company's profitability by ensuring accurate project cost calculations, allowing them to competitively bid on projects while minimizing the risk of underbidding and losing money on a job. Check out this great?recap of the Estimating and Bidding Workshop?we hosted earlier this month, presented in partnership with the Nashville Construction Consortium featuring Reggie Polk of Polk & Associates and Victor C. Tyler, P.E. of Tyler Engineering?- who are the professionals you want to know if you're working on contract bids!?

The ladies of Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream know the power of a pivot - and why one step back has the capacity to propel you five steps forward. Though the work of entrepreneurship is difficult, the work is worth it.

Has your business ever encountered a storm you didn't see coming? Luckily, the mighty oak tree is well positioned for any storm, firmly rooted and consistently nurtured. Listen to Genma Holmes as she looks back on her business during the Nashville tornadoes of 2020. #survivingoverthriving

When the tornado, the pandemic and economic uncertainty disrupted small businesses, many entrepreneurs struggled to pivot online. NBIC, a longtime champion of business growth, faced a critical challenge—how to continue supporting entrepreneurs when traditional, in-person programming was no longer possible. Click the link below to read our newest blog post about how millennial and Gen Z staff helped to revolutionize the work of NBIC and allow our organization to thrive through the storms of 2020. https://lnkd.in/ex6ph5TS

Did you know: small businesses make up more than 40% of America's GDP? Be a significant part of that percentage and build your business with the right environment, the right people and the right strategies.

It's no mystery that the year of 2020 changed everything for those in business - when the world shut down, people across the world had to pivot—fast. Thanks to important partners like Regions Bank, NBIC was able to embrace digital transformation in both our internal operations, as well as our programs and events. equipping our entrepreneurs with the tools to adapt and thrive. And with Pinnacle Bank providing office space, we’ve continued to build, innovate, and scale! ?? #DigitalTransformation #ThrivingOverSurviving

Celebrating 5 years of resilience and growth! The NBIC Impact Luncheon brought together Nashville's business leaders to honor our community's journey from "Surviving to Thriving." Thank you to our board members, partners, and the small businesses who continue to demonstrate extraordinary determination, even through natural disasters and a pandemic. Your success stories inspire our continued mission at Nashville Business Incubation Center. #NBICImpact #SmallBusinessSuccess #NashvilleBusiness #EconomicResilience

A company is only as good as its team. NBIC celebrates our amazing staff - part time, full time and contracted - who do the intentional work of helping to spotlight amazing entrepreneurs in the Nashville area and beyond! Show some appreciation for the NBIC team in the comments!

Growth isn’t just about what you gain—it’s about what you can handle. The more you stretch your capacity, the more you can sustain the success you're working for. Listen in to Anna Fields of Bubble Love as she talks about the importance of scaling and building, along with the Metro Cares Act grant she received during the pandemic five years ago.