Virginia Small Business Assistance

Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

The Virginia SBDC Network is a powerful, no-cost resource for entrepreneurs and established companies with fewer than 500 employees. With 29 locations across the Commonwealth, the SBDC provides one-on-one, customized, and confidential consulting to help businesses start, grow, and expand.

Our experts support businesses with:

• Business planning and strategy
• Market research and marketing
• Financial analysis and cash-flow planning
• Accessing capital and funding options
• Operations and process improvement
• Growth and expansion planning
• Technology, cybersecurity, and e-commerce
• Exporting and international trade

SBDC advisors offer practical guidance tailored to your goals—whether you’re launching a new venture or scaling an existing business.

View The Entrepreneur’s Business Planning Guide from the Longwood University Virginia SBDC