Services
Mason SBDC provides counseling services to entrepreneurs in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William Counties at no cost thanks to the generosity of our sponsors.
The first step to obtaining counseling services from Mason SBDC is to submit your Executive Summary or Business Plan at an initial group business counseling session called Business Counseling 101.
At the initial group business counseling session, join fellow entrepreneurs in a 60 minute session to learn how to utilize Mason SBDC's counseling services and other local services. During the session, a peer review of your executive summary and/or "elevator pitch" will be completed. Networking with other local entrepreneurs will be encouraged.
To register for Business Counseling 101, please complete the Request for Counseling Form. Once we receive your online request, we will follow-up with you via phone or email to schedule your attendance. Counseling is by appointment only between Monday through Friday from 9AM-5PM.
Resources
Online Training
The Virginia SBDC offers FREE online training programs for small business owners and entrepreneurs. These courses are provided by SmallBizU, the first online academy created especially for the education and training needs of small businesses and entrepreneurs. Learn more at http://virginiasbdc.org/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=1197.
Below are links to resources commonly requested by clients:
- Project Thrive for eligible small business owners seeking legal direction.
- Guide to Doing Business in Virginia 2011.
- Guide to Doing Business in Fairfax County.
- Guide to Starting a Business in Arlington County.
- Guide to Starting a Business in Prince William County.
- Small Business Resource Guide by Virginia DBA
- Community Business Partnership offers Small Business Training Courses.
- Information on closing a business in Virginia.
- SBA offers Online Small Business Training.
- Washington, DC Chapter of SCORE offers Counseling Services.
- Sample Business Plans are provided by Palo Alto Software.
This is a sample business plan to assist in the formation or enhancement of your current business plan.
Business Plan Outline Mason SBDC 2011 Fi[...]
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