For over 25 years, Metro Business Opportunities has been fostering small business and entrepreneurship in the cities of St. John's and Mount Pearl, proving to be a key player in the economic development of the metro region.
“MBO’s Self-Employment Assistance 10-week development program proved to be a very intentional and productive approach to launching my business. The process forced me to sit down and really focus exclusively on planning my business. The training sessions were very informative, and the sessions on branding, marketing, and networking in particular helped inform my business plan.”
“It has been essential to have the support of MBO to create a business plan which gives us the confidence and clear direction to grow the Tool Library. We are also very excited to have the support of MBO through this loan, to allow us to have the resources required for this next stage of our efforts."
“They were prompt to respond to my inquiry and walked me through the requirements and application process for the Self-Employment Assistance program. Now the SEA program covers my living expenses until my business sales increase. I would advise any aspiring entrepreneur to contact MBO and avail of the free services they provide!”
“MBO was very accommodating as I prepared to open my business. They were very flexible on my loan repayment and considerate of the ebb and flow of the business cycle. Overall it was a good experience and my business benefited from working with the knowledgeable staff at MBO.”
“Working with MBO was a very smooth and pleasant experience. The loan process was much faster and more streamlined than dealing with a bank, and I was able to get the loan independently without a co-signer.”
“Operational funding was a gap in our start-up plan, and as a non-profit and social enterprise, a standard commercial loan was not well-suited to our organization or typical lenders. The Social Enterprise Loan from MBO brought the solution. The process was clear and thorough, and it was a solid self-check on market readiness.”
“Without Support from MBO, this new Social Enterprise wouldn’t move forward. Our Association is proud to become the first recipient of funds from this program that supports the development of Social Enterprise in the non-profit and charitable sectors and we commend MBO for offering it.”
“The loan process was very straight forward. I had a strong application so I was approved very quickly. MBO has been great to deal with.”
“Their staff is always supportive and there to help. Their CAS Funding provided great value to SucSeed and allowed up to work with an incredible consultant! Their Development Officers always offer great advice on business operations. I have learned a great deal from their business information sessions and have used this knowledge to improve various aspects of my business.”
“Without MBO's continued perseverance with me this year, Bodhi Hot Yoga would not exist right now, in this moment in time. And for that, I thank you and so does the rest of our growing Bodhi family.”
“The number one thing I wish I knew before starting my business was just how much support there is for entrepreneurs. Organizations such as MBO can connect you with the resources you need to succeed.”
“I would describe my experience with MBO as being almost friendly and caring. I was able to go there without fear and without feeling like I wasn't good enough or anything like that. It was just a friendship to help me through.”
“It was absolutely fantastic working with MBO to launch our business. We got a small business loan from them at an opportune time that helped our business extremely. Since then, MBO has always been there to offer advice or suggestions, looking for ways to help our business.”
“I’ve had top notch service from MBO. My Development Officer, Lisa Guy, and her team have been great and very supportive. The financing from their Impact loan was very beneficial to the start-up of my business.”
“When we were starting our business, we knew we had a good idea, but there was a lot of work to do before we would be ready to take on customers. Funding from SEA enabled us to focus on our business without worrying about paying our bills. Today our business has a real product, customers, and it’s growing every day, and SEA was a huge part of making it happen..”
“Metro Business Opportunities is a wonderful experience, from practical advice and business counselling to seminars and training sessions they offer.”
“Metro Business Opportunities has helped our company dramatically. With the help of their very knowledgeable staff we were able to grow our business using their Seed Loan Program.”
“Metro Business Opportunities have been a literal godsend for us. Besides being a huge financial help, they just are lovely people, so you can’t ask for more support than that.”
“The staff there were genuinely eager to guide me towards building a successful business! They always seemed so approachable and proved to be a wealth of knowledge!”
“What began as a single storytelling opportunity, has now grown into a sustainable business, thanks to the support of Metro Business Opportunities.”
“There is a steep learning curve to business, but with support from MBO in bookkeeping, advertising and such, the experience has been made a lot easier. It is great to know we have somewhere to turn when we need a helping hand or piece of advice.”
“I want to thank Metro Business Opportunities for all they have done for me, but more particularly my Development Officer. His pleasant demeanor, his wealth of knowledge, his advice were second to none.”
“We would like to thank our Development Officer at Metro Business Opportunities who walked us through all the steps required to set up our business loan and made things so easy for us.”
“Through the help of Metro Business Opportunities, I was able to open FiberLilly. They’ve offered funding, business workshops, and more importantly, continued support every step of the way.”
“When I deal with MBO, I feel like they are there for my interests. They didn’t look for reasons why my business didn’t qualify. They really looked at the positives of my business.”
“They were our main source of funding in our startup and proved to be an incredibly valuable resource. All aspects of dealing with the organization and staff were positive, supportive and encouraging.”
