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Recorded Webinar: Marketing 101-How to Grow the Business
Digital marketing is the rage, but a solid understanding of traditional marketing principles is still required to create an effective strategy for promoting and growing your... Read more
Recorded Webinar: Government Contracting
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Handout from "How to Start Your Own Business" Workshop
Help for Minority & Woman-owned Enterprises
There are excellent programs for helping Small business, and particularly assisting Minority and Women’s Businesses, both State of Virginia and Federal as noted below. However a... Read more
Non Profit Organizations
There are several factors that must be considered to establish a "Tax Exempt" non-profit organization in Virginia. Some of the requirements are as follows: Read more
James City County Essential Guide for Business
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8 Steps To Develop a New Product
We rounded up 8 professionals who have successfully developed and brought their products to market. Below are their essential steps to an effective product development process!
Why black entrepreneurs struggle to secure and receive funding and investment grants
Systemic racism has made it difficult for Black entrepreneurs and business owners to be successful over the past century. We take a look at why this barrier exists and resources for Black entrepreneurs.
Steps for Starting a Business in the U.S. If You're Not a U.S. Citizen
7 Steps for Hispanic Entrepreneurs Without U.S. Citizenship to Start a Small Business in the United States
11 Questions To Ask a Mentor About Business
To gain a better understanding, we asked 11 thought leaders to share their opinions on business questions to ask a mentor.