Archives for 2023
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Fredericksburg Advance
Leigh Anne Van Doren founded Fredericksburg Parent Magazine in 1999. In 2023, she had the opportunity to start a nonprofit newsroom, …
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Client Spotlight: Awesome Possumz
In 2016, Karen Brace faced a peculiar challenge – eleven baby opossums. At the time, Karen her knowledge about these …
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Veteran Business Bootcamp 2023
Veterans make great business owners. If you are a veteran, you developed skills in the military that carried over into …
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Benefits of Attending SWaMFest
UMW’s procurement department is a big supporter of small businesses and encourages those small businesses that want to sell to …
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Client Spotlight: Grand Opening of Corgi Clay Art Center LLC
Hard work and perseverance pay off. After years of planning and hard work Debra Balestreri is planning the grand opening …
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Let’s Strengthen Our Regional Workforce—Together!
Join your fellow leaders in the Rappahannock region in expanding access to work-based learning for students. While there are many …
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Tips for Finding the Right Intern for Your Business
Most small business owners could benefit from hiring an Intern from the University of Mary Washington. Could you? We interviewed …
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Obtaining Bank Financing to Grow Your Business
As your business grows, you may find that you need to borrow money to finance growth, replace aging equipment, hiring …
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Client Spotlight: Sprelly
Adrian and Casey Silversmith recently opened their brand new headquarters on Princess Anne St for Sprelly, their gourmet PB&J business. …
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Three HR Basics for Small Business Owners
One of the most exciting aspects of running a small business is hiring employees, assembling a team, and creating a …
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Obtaining Bank Financing for Your Start-Up Business
One of the biggest challenges facing owners of new businesses is finding the funding they need to launch their business. …
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Short-Form Video Takes Over: 5 Ways to Create Engaging Reels and Shorts
Remember when taking photos meant using film and getting them developed? Then came disposable cameras, followed by the rise of …