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It’s Easy To Get Started. Here’s How It Works:

We’re here to support our local business community with high-quality, professional advice, tools and resources.

Request Counseling

Submit your request for counseling to the Virginia SBDC. We’ll reach out with the next steps, including information to review before our first meeting.

Prepare for Our Meeting

Fill out our Pre-Consulting Questionnaire and we’ll do preliminary market research before we meet with you to discuss your needs, goals and plans.

Track Progress

Regular meetings and check-ins after the initial session can help keep you on track for meeting your goals and responding to market changes with ease.

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Your Source For Expert Business Consulting.

The Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center provides experienced and professional business consulting to small business start-ups and established local businesses. We work with diverse clients in different industries, providing valuable, confidential resources and expertise at no-fee because we all benefit when businesses succeed in our community. Our professional coaches help you develop long-term goals, action plans, and solutions for a more sustainable business model.

For Small Business Start Ups

Business Entity Formation

Business Planning Options

Marketing Planning Process

Business Funding

Financial Management

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For Established Businesses

Market Research – Update Coming Soon!

Business Plans

Marketing Planning Process

Business Funding

Financial Management

The GrowthWheel Approach

Solutions Tailored For Your Business.

We don’t apply a cookie-cutter approach to helping local businesses thrive. While some elements are similar in creating, managing, and growing your business, we customize our advice to your unique needs. Our professional team dives deep into the market research and collaborates with you to simplify and streamline starting a business and keeping it running. Whether we’re assessing pain points in an established business or helping a startup develop their concept and choose their business entity, we’re here to help you succeed because when you do well, we do well.

A Broad Network Of Local & State Resources.

When you work with us, you have access to a community of professionals and data to help you start, grow and manage your business. We partner with small business development centers and experienced business leaders throughout Virginia who are available to answer questions and mentor our clients. We can connect you to local, state, and national resources devoted to small business success. And, with multiple universities, colleges, and community colleges within our service area, we link you to students and faculty who can bring new ideas and fresh perspectives. Ready to get started? Contact us to learn more about our business consulting services and how to foster strong growth in your organization.

Case Study

The SBDC has been instrumental in helping me plan and differentiate my business from others in the area… I always discuss major decisions with my SBDC Business Advisor!

Tisha

PrePOPsterous

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Start Smart in Augusta County

In partnership with the Augusta County Economic Development and Tourism Department, the Valley SBDC team will present a special session of their signature "Start Smart Workshop" on Wednesday, February 19 at the Augusta County Government Center.
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Tap into Talent Working Session

$30,000 for your small business or non-profit organization! Interested? If your business has less than 150 employees and meets other requirements, you may qualify for intern wage matching funds. Complete the required training by attending this in person working session.
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Business Spotlight: Kline’s Dairy Bar Expands to Richmond

Kline’s Dairy Bar recently opened its seventh location in Virginia, just outside Richmond. Kline’s was established in Harrisonburg in 1943. The shop has found wide appeal since its beginning by making small batch ice cream.

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Our Partners

We are a member of The Virginia SBDC Network, the most extensive business development program in the Commonwealth. The VSBDC is a partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), George Mason University-Mason Enterprise Center, and premier local host organizations throughout Virginia including James Madison University.

The Virginia SBDC Network is a member of and accredited by the Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC).