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 …
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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 …
Sprelly

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 …
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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.  …

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 …

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 …

Create a Plan for Employee Retention

With the new year upon us, business owners are planning and setting new goals. One aspect of planning needs to …

Better4You Juices creates a business from a nutritious family recipe

Claudia Barnes started making her own healthy juices in early 2017 while her husband, Pat, was undergoing post-cancer chemo-radiation treatments. …

Worrying about the economy and my small business in a recession

Are you asking yourself these questions: Are we in a recession?  What will a recession feel like for my small …