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What We Do
BOBSA is the premier national organization that provides African American’s the platform to demonstrate competitive leadership in the $9 billion dollar Black Hair Care & Cosmetic Industry nationwide and internationally.
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Our Approach
We recognize, value, and seek out those individuals and businesses that have a positive impact on related traditional and new hair care institutions.
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Our Mission
BOBSA’s mission is to establish African American and Black owned beauty supply stores (Worldwide) nationally and internationally. We are advocates for black institutions that depend on beauty supply stores.
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B.O.B.S.A. Membership
Basic BOBSA Membership $300
This membership is for one year we help with opening up
your brick and mortar store those services include
1). Help you come up with a name for your store.
2). Help you find a location
3). Help you with the build out of your store
4). Secure all products that you need for your store
5). Provide you with the POS system with all of the products loaded into the system.
Create your own new product and brands
1). We have manufactured that do private label that we would help you get your brand developed from start to finish it is a turn key process
BOBSA Consulting Service for the $800 Miss services for 6 months
1). Help you with the complete analysis of the black hair care industry that includes market research product category and wholesale distributors products in the market place
*For more details please give us a call and we will give you a free consultation on what your needs are and advise you what you should do next
ASK FOR SAM ENNON 650-863-3491 sam@bobsa.org
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B.O.B.S.A.
At BOBSA we have set up a program to help the black consumer to identify black manufacturers’ products by allowing these independent black manufacturers to use the BOBSA logo on the back of their packaging or bottles. We have created a special logo for this program This would be a black manufacturer’s membership program where we would allow BOBSA’s logo Lady in the Circle on their packaging. This membership would cost from $500 to $1000 for two years and it would enable us to create a promotional program to drive the consumer to the black-owned manufactured products by using social media, print ads in magazines and radio. All of BOBSA’s network platforms and benefits will be added to this membership program. All our current members that are manufacturers of wet goods and private label brand hair would be grandfathered into this program. We are an advocate for the black hair care industry through the networking business association that is available to cosmetologist, barbers and other businesses that are involved with the black hair care industry across this country. Whatever items you need for your salon or beauty supply store are available either through them or one of their associates.
LOOK FOR THE LADY IN THE CIRCLE
A black manufacturer’s membership program where we allow BOBSA’s logo ‘The Lady in the Circle’ on their packaging, products, flyers, website, Facebook pages or any other promotional project you do showing that the manufacturer is a member of the network.
CLICK HERE to sign up today.
Open Your Storefront
Through experience and partnerships with many of the nations leading experts in the hair care and cosmetic industries, inventory control systems, commercial real estate and brick and mortar store operations management, BOBSA is in a position to offer you ‘insider’ level information that provides for a greater opportunity of business success.
Whether you are opening a new brick and mortar beauty supply store, or need help with your existing store front, we provide consulting services from industry professionals who are committed to your entrepreneurial venture.
Members empowering the economics of the black community
Network Partners
Consulting
When it’s time to take that great product idea and make it a reality, we offer fee for services for consultation or facilitating your project. A BOBSA’s consultant will provide a startup cost and assessment that includes the cost of making and packaging products to getting it on the shelves at retailers worldwide. And also by obtaining a license to use the BOBSA’s brand logo you can get immediate recognition both nationally and internationally.
Membership
Receive access to our professional membership network. The directory consists of member companies located throughout the United States. The directory is the ultimate networking tool for members and others seeking high quality Black owned companies in our industry. The professional membership network consists of manufacturers, distributors, store owners, salon owners, and barbershop owners, stylist and, associate members.
Manufacturers
Receive authorization to use the BOBSA logo on your website and marketing material. To protect our brand, our logo use guidelines prohibit use of our official BOBSA logo on any member or non-member marketing and communication material or website with written permission. BOBSA members are permitted and encouraged to download the “BOBSA Member” logo and display it prominently on their website. We also ask that you include a link to www.bobsa.org.
Consulting
We offer fee for services for consultation or facilitating your project, idea, or business venture. During each engagement, we sign a contract to affirm strong confidentiality and ethics in project performed. BOBSA’s consultant will provide a startup cost assessment that includes the cost of products to open your storefront. Inventory is ordered through the BOBSA network of distributors.
Membership
Receive access to our professional membership network. The directory consists of member companies located throughout the United States. The directory is the ultimate networking tool for members and others seeking high quality Black owned companies in our industry. The professional membership network consists of manufacturers, distributors, store owners, salon owners, and barbershop owners, stylist and, associate members.
Manufacturers
Receive authorization to use the BOBSA logo on your website and marketing material. To protect our brand, our logo use guidelines prohibit use of our official BOBSA logo on any member or non-member marketing and communication material or website with written permission. BOBSA members are permitted and encouraged to download the “BOBSA Member” logo and display it prominently on their website. We also ask that you include a link to www.bobsa.org.
Success Stories
BOBSA /Sam Ennon is a cross between the wise uncle I never had, and a guardian angel that watches out for me. Over the years, he has become more and more important to me and my business.
At first, I was a bit skeptical that a B.O.B.S.A membership would be worth the money, but I felt so strongly about the mission, that I decided to take the plunge. I’m glad I did. Sam over delivers.
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve received surprise phone calls from Sam. He regularly introduces me to customers and potential partners. I’m extremely grateful for his time, concern and effort spent helping me. Connecting people clearly brings him joy.
The only thing Sam has ever asked of me is to keep him informed of my progress. When I do, he quickly offers so many opportunities and solutions to my problems, that I have difficulty keeping up. Always encouraging, and never disappointed by my slow pace, I couldn’t be happier with the way BOBSA/ Sam Ennon always treats me. I’m a dedicated B.O.B.S.A. member for life!
I am recommending to all in the Hair Care business the support and consultation BOBSA and Mr. Sam Ennon gives to all BOBSA Members. iWeave was a small startup when we joined BOBSA. BOBSA and Sam help us create and implement our initial successful launch campaign and consultation on reliable product distributors.
Sam’s expertise in the Hair Care industry coupled with his collaborative and innovative spirit made him the go-to expert for our most significant projects. Sam was detail-oriented, organized and always open to constructive feedback, making our business relationship both effortless and pleasant.
I recommend any person who is deciding to start a business in the Hair Care industry to join BOBSA! Being a member of BOBSA allows you to tap into a tremendous resource of remarkable creativity and dedication to your business success. Best Regards,
Here is a word about BOBSA and its Director, Sam Ennon. In all the years I’ve been associated with this company, I’ve found it to be an example of professionalism. Any Service received is prompt, courteous, and efficient. They deliver a quality product for a fair and marketable price on your timetable. They are especially sensitive to the requirements of black consumers. Conducting business with Mr. Ennon or BOBSA is truly an exercise in business processes A plus. A primary reason for adding the BOBSA brand on my websites as a trusted associate.
I was extremely surprised at his willingness to share his insight with me about the industry. Sam never held back any of his contacts and he even helped connect me with potential venture investors.
As a result of Sam’s reliableness, I have reached out to him several times to met with young women I have met throughout this startup journey, who express interest in starting their own hair product lines. Sam has always made himself available to chat.
To any Black Haircare entrepreneur, be is a stylists, barber, or beauty supply owner, I would highly recommend them to join BOBSA ASAP and to make time to be mentored by Sam Ennon, the Founder of the Black Owned Beauty Supply Association.
After being in the Hair and Beauty Industry for over 20 years, Nicole had observed the lack of respect and professionalism in the hair and beauty industry. Because of this, she felt compelled to create an organization called BBIN (Beauty, Barber Industry Network.) At first, the lack of support and commitment seemed to get the best of her, but through it all, she remained faithful, focused and diligent.
Her drive and determination paid off. While attending a hair replacement seminar, in Las Vegas in January 2007, she was introduced to BOBSA (the Black-Owned Beauty Supply Association) thru a DVD called “The Korean Takeover” headquartered in Oakland, California, founded by Sam Ennon. Mr. Ennon created BOBSA to empower Black beauty suppliers to compete with other groups in the black hair care industry. It was then that Nicole discovered that there was already a national movement taking place, connecting Black salons to Black distributors and manufacturers across the country. After connecting, Mr. Ennon was so impressed with Nicole’s passion, research and organizational skills that in February 2007, he appointed Nicole as President of BOBSA Ohio Regional Chapter, the first national Chapter. Cincinnati is the headquarters for this newly formed chapter:
“This opportunity has given me a purpose in life, it has been the driving force to my success in the Salon business. Cincinnati is the headquarters for this newly formed chapter. It was to become a prototype for future BOBSA chapters nationwide. When I took position as an executive director, this position taught me how to develop an exciting and competent Board of Directors, book fundraiser event, create membership drives, and spearheading educational seminars on “Connecting the Dots” within the Black hair care industry. BOBSA’s Ohio Chapter was leading the change and making no apologies in its efforts to bring about change in the African American community through the Black beauty industry.
With Sam appointing as President of the Ohio Chapter, the mission of BOBSA ignited me to be on a mission to make history in Cincinnati by developing more entrepreneurial African Americans.
This experience gave me the knowledge of how to move with purpose, how important it is to be passionate, driven and how one must truly believe in the mission of an organization you represent. Also, being President of BOBSA Ohio Chapter created opportunities for me to dwell in spaces that I wouldn’t have been in if it wasn’t for BOBSA’s mission. I also received the necessary support as a business owner, attracted key stake holders and built valuable business relationships that has lasted over a lifetime within the Cincinnati and Ohio region.
Although, BOBSA Ohio has taken a pause because of my new career path, Sam and I continue to stay in touch to encourage one another, share updates of the industry and seek ways to continue the support for one another in any endeavors that we may encounter.
Sam Ennon, thank you for trusting me with your “baby’, trusting that I would nurturer and respect the brand that was gifted to you! This business relationship has created a model of how awesome, beautiful, valuable and necessary it is for black people to support one another, genuinely!” Nicole Lee
The B.O.B.S.A. Preferred Consumer Card
For the Beauty Supply Consumer,
This program will allow individual consumers to buy from B.O.B.S.A. Approved Businesses Members at Discounted rates. When you select to participate in our consumer program each manufacturer will agree to give from 5% to 25% off their suggested retail price. This program is not a B.O.B.S.A. Membership, it is a discount card for the consumer.
The card is Free for the first year the $10 per year afterwards.
