The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of Hampton Roads assists the potential entrepreneur with the identification and evaluation of the most important factors related to the success of his or her enterprise.

The counselors provide access to a wide variety of economic and business data bases with include federal, state, and private sector; guidance and counsel to help businesses become more effective and efficient by improving management skills and operational effectiveness; conducts workshops on many topics related to starting and operating a business in Virginia; and Helps in identifying sources of information and services related to small business.

Many business topics are best addressed in small group settings with time and attention focused on the details of the topic. The SBDC offers 2 hour to 4 hour training programs and seminars on a variety of topics including business planning, marketing, management, legal considerations, accounting and bookkeeping, financial analysis, technology, access to capital, and business basics. Subject area experts deliver training programs for the SBDC.

Click here for a calendar of upcoming SBDC events.