It should come as no surprise that more and more of us are attached at the hip, literally and figuratively, to our smartphones. Nationally, over 50% of the population carries smartphones with them daily. That statistic rises closer to 90% in the Washington metropolitan area. Mobile devices allow us to communicate and research extensive information […]
Small businesses and small nonprofits often face situations where it may make sense to get expert guidance to avoid costly mistakes. At the very earliest concept for a business venture, there are resources that can provide objective feedback and suggest approaches you might not have considered. The Alexandria Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides accessible […]
We received an email invitation about this Hire Smart Small Business Event by Intuit and LinkedIn. We’ll be there and hope you can join us! ===From their website=== April 27, 2013 Doors Open at 9AM We know there’s a lot to think about when hiring your first employees. That’s why we’re hosting a FREE event to help […]
Here at the Alexandria SBDC, we’re delighted when we meet someone as a startup and watch them grow into a multinational success story. And, we’re proud to say, we have several of these success stories in our roster of SBDC clients! One of those successes is Amanda Sozer, PhD, of SNA International. Here’s the direct […]
Independent retailers and restaurants are the heart and soul of small towns and main streets across Virginia. Successful retailers build vibrant downtown destinations, but they face unique challenges ranging from inventory control, advertising, merchandising and staffing, to big box competition. To help these vital small businesses, the Virginia SBDC network has developed STAMP. Small Town […]
Alexandria SBDC now offers individualized human resources counseling for small business…at no cost! The Alexandria SBDC would like to announce a new program that will begin this month. Many of our small business clients fear HR issues and mistakes, but do not fully appreciate how the right people and processes will help them succeed. Patricia […]
Alexandria Small Business Development Center presents June 2012 Series of Events. We so hope you will consider attending one or more of these events designed to help your business and nonprofit thrive and grow. Please note where registration is required. Remember, there is NO FEE for attending any of these programs. As always, please contact us […]
Guest Post by Barbara Greenwald of Sheinwald Financial Strategies. I define “Smart Entrepreneurship,” as the willingness to plan ahead, adjust your plan as you go along, know your own limitations and when to consult others, only take risks that you understand and can afford to take, deliver your product or service with the utmost quality and […]