Business Plan Template for a Startup Business
To increase your odds of a successful business startup, download this step-by-step business plan template you can use to plan for your new business. Read more
Startup Expenses
Nearly everyone who has ever started a business has underestimated the costs, and then faced the danger of running with inadequate capital reserves. The key to avoiding this... Read more
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Module 1 - Startup Basics
If you’re thinking about starting your own business, this module will teach you the basics. You will learn whether business ownership is right for you. Read more
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Recorded Webinar: Legal Boot Camp for New Businesses, Jan2021
Whether you are considering incorporating your sole proprietorship, currently have an LLC, or are creating an entirely new business, Small Business Legal Boot Camp will help you... Read more
Recorded Webinar: Show Me the Money--Financing Your Small Business - Nov2020
Are you fundable? Learn what a funds provider wants to know about you and your business. Read more
Recorded Webinar: Business Survival Strategies, Knowing When to Pivot, Oct2020
Learn how to Survive, Pivot and Grow in a Challenging Business Environment Read more
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
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
Guide for starting a business in James City County Read more
National Small Business Week Virtual Conference 2020
This event will include educational presentations and panel discussions that help both new and existing businesses to recover, adapt and innovate. Read more
June 17: Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely
Discover Google Workspace tools that can help you work and manage your small business remotely. Read more