The Virginia legislature has mandated that minimum wage will be increased five times over the next five years from its …

Cash flow problems are among the main reasons why small businesses close their doors. According to a study by the U.S. Bank, as many as 82 percent of …

UMW alumna and graduate StartUpUMW student, Julie van Ommeren’s decided to complete her college degree in her mid-40s, after devoting …

Have you ever been to a restaurant with a 4-page menu and a website that provides little information about the …

Small business owners are some of the world’s busiest people.  Keeping up with operations, sales, service and running the company …

As 2021 starts, coronavirus cases are up and it seems that coronavirus will continue to impact small business for some time …

In order to be successful, it is essential that a small business owner take the time to understand how cash …

“You never get a second chance at a first impression”. Successful companies build brands that attract the right customers and inspire …

The best business ideas are validated by customers in the marketplace before the product or service is fully developed. Savvy …

One of the most common questions that our consultants hear is “What type of business should I open?” Many aspiring entrepreneurs have dreams about forming …

Record numbers of businesses closed during the pandemic is offset by a rapidly changing business landscape in 2020 with a record …

Many businesses have modified their operations since the beginning of this year. Purchases are handled differently, inventories have shifted, and business models have changed just to …