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Do I Really Need to Have a Business Plan?

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...

My business down down. How do I identify what I need to do to pivot and rebound my small 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...

How Do I Determine If It’s a Good Idea to Pursue My Business Idea?

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...

Effectively Manage Your Remote Workforce

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...

Virginia Becomes First State to Adopt Statewide Emergency Workplace Safety Measures

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...

Leesburg Business Infusion (LBI) Grant Fund Announced

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...

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