by Kelly Starzec | Mar 3, 2022 | Business Concepts, Customer Relations, Operations, Organization
The Town of Leesburg is now accepting applications for the 21st annual Leesburg Business Awards to be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Nominations are now being accepted to showcase the best of the best in the following six award categories: • Community Ambassador...
by Kelly Starzec | Mar 25, 2021 | Business Concepts, Disaster Assistance, FAQs, Finance, Operations, Organization
The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit...
by Kelly Starzec | Mar 24, 2021 | Business Concepts, Disaster Assistance, FAQs, Operations, Organization, Uncategorized
Beginning Thursday, April 1, Virginia will be easing certain COVID-19 restrictions. Those include: Social gatherings, which include weddings, may have up to 50 people indoors and 100 outdoors. Indoor entertainment venues may operate at 30% capacity up to a...
by Kelly Starzec | Mar 23, 2021 | Business Concepts, Disaster Assistance, FAQs, Finance, Operations, Organization
The SBA has two new targeted grant programs scheduled to open in early April. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant and Restaurant Revitalization Fund will be open only to eligible shuttered venues and restaurants. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG)...
by Kelly Starzec | Mar 22, 2021 | Business Concepts, Operations, Organization
According to Loudoun SBDC Business Advisor Terry Saeger, the short answer is yes, but not necessarily for the reason most people think about, which is getting a loan from a bank. You want to write a business plan for yourself, the business owner. The business...
by Kelly Starzec | Feb 23, 2021 | Business Concepts, FAQs, Finance, Operations, Organization
The SBA has established a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees, beginning on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 9 a.m. and ending on March 9, 2021 at 5 p.m.. The goal is to provide these smaller...