Before opening a new business, it is important to identify the steps involved, which will be determined by the size, location, and structure of the venture.
There are some very helpful resources available to aid in your venture. The Business Information Center of the Virginia Department of Business Assistance, 866.248.8814 or www.dbs.state.va.us, can help customize your list specific to your needs.
The Virginia Business Portal at www.business.virginia.gov is a good tool for the do-it-yourselfer.
The Business Registration Guide at www.scc.virginia.gov/division/clk/brg.htm is a guide to forms needed to start your business.
Please contact Powhatan’s Office of Economic Development for any questions or business needs at 804-598-5605.
Upcoming FREE Business Seminars:
Using Internet Marketing to Your Advantage
May 5, 2010
Are you properly leveraging the Internet to reach your business’ full potential? Dr. John Gaskins will share his expertise as a marketing researcher and professor in Longwood University’s programs in Retail Business Management. Participants will leave with practical tips and new knowledge of how to creatively use Internet marketing to benefit their business.
Community Level Customer Service: Working Together for Growth
August 18, 2010
Dr. John Gaskins of Longwood University’s College of Business and Sheri McGuire of Longwood’s Small Business Development Center will discuss creative techniques to enhance customer experiences and grow together as a business community.
Shhhhhh… It’s a Secret
October 20, 2010
Sheri McGuire of Longwood’s SBDC program and Dr. John Gaskins of Longwood University’s College of Business will discuss secret shopper programs, how they work, and the fundamentals behind the research.