by Kelly Starzec | Mar 22, 2021 | Business Development, Operations
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 | Dec 7, 2020 | COVID Archives, Operations
According to Subodh Nayar, Loudoun SBDC advisor, as an established business, you have some advantages over a business trying to get off the ground, but also some constraints. Being candid about those strengths and weaknesses is as important as understanding the...
by Kelly Starzec | Nov 9, 2020 | Operations
Deciding if an idea will support a business is among the hardest question to address, frequently because it is not framed well. A successful business idea is one that can be delivered at less than the cost it takes to deliver, to a community big enough to sustain the...
by Eric Byrd | Jul 23, 2020 | Human Resources/ Staffing, Operations
As companies continue to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic reliance on remote workers remains essential for many businesses. communicating remotely with members of your team, customers, and partners has been a huge benefit as physical access to facilities remains a...
by Kelly Starzec | Jul 17, 2020 | COVID Archives, Operations
On July 15, Governor Ralph Northam announced the adoption of statewide emergency workplace safety measures for Virginia. The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s Safety and Health Codes Board voted today to approve an emergency temporary standard requiring the...
by Kelly Starzec | Jul 1, 2020 | COVID Archives, Operations
The Leesburg Town Council approved the Leesburg Business Infusion (LBI) grant fund. The focus of the Leesburg Business Infusion Grant Program is to provide those local businesses currently facing the greatest financial hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis with an...