Pre-Venture/Start-up
We offer a variety of services (advice, training, resources) to meet your start-up needs. Our goal is to guide you toward sound decisions, achievable goals, and long-term success.
- You might start by attending one of Start-Up Q&A sessions, held every other week at the Massanutten Regional Library in Harrisonburg, where you can ask questions or explore ideas with one of our Small Business Advisors.
- After attending a Q&A, you can make an appointment with one of our counselors to start a Business Planning Program, where we will help you
- Examine feasibility issues: Is this the right business at the right time for you?
- Conduct valuable market research on your product and your customer.
- Prepare a business plan and cash flow projections to guide your own management and as required by lenders.
- Set financial and profitability goals and the strategies to achieve them.
- Explore additional resources and/or training as appropriate to your needs.
- Review your progress periodically.
You can also explore the information on this site for more information about:
|
|
Related Links
Use this inquiry form to start a conversation with a counselor.
Requests for Counseling, Business Plans, Cash Flow
Idea Analysis, Plan Outlines, Spreadsheets, more
A step-by-step checklist to guide you
. . . thinking about a new business or already sta
. . . addressing a variety of financial issues for
|
