
Client Spotlight: Awesome Possumz
In 2016, Karen Brace faced a peculiar challenge – eleven baby opossums. At the time, Karen her knowledge about these …

Veteran Business Bootcamp 2023
Veterans make great business owners. If you are a veteran, you developed skills in the military that carried over into …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Client Spotlight: Sprelly
Adrian and Casey Silversmith recently opened their brand new headquarters on Princess Anne St for Sprelly, their gourmet PB&J business. …

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 …

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. …

Ready to start a small business? A list of things to consider
Do you think you are ready to start your own small business? Starting a small business is one of the most …

Does my business need an employee handbook?
Small business owners have several things to consider when hiring employees. There are multiple forms, tax obligations, and insurances that …