Get no-cost individualized advising from the Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC), whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or established business owner.
The Virginia SBDC is an organization of 27 local offices across Virginia providing professional business advising, training, and business resources to help grow and strengthen Virginia businesses. Thousands of business owners and managers received one-on-one advising every year, and twice as many business owners attended a training program offered by a local SBDC.
As part of the Mason Enterprise network and backed by George Mason University's renowned expertise, SBDC offers unparalleled access to cutting-edge research, industry insights, and a vast network of professional resources. This unique partnership allows us to combine practical business knowledge with the latest innovations from Virginia's largest public research university, providing you with comprehensive, forward-thinking solutions to drive your business success.
“Lin Hite, Kelvin Perry, and Michael Duncan from the SBDC all taught classes…Lin, my mentor, helped me with a business plan and pitch for the competition. Throughout the whole experience I felt nothing but support.”
- Catherine Carter, The Dog-Eared Page
Benefits of Virginia SBDC
Access to Essential Business Services
SBDC members access to essential services like group health insurance, payroll support, and more at preferred rates.
A Range of Experts at Your Fingertips
The Virginia Small Business Development Center professionals assist with business planning, marketing, financial analysis, access to capital, business start-up and other specialized services. SBDC-ICAP helps tech entrepreneurs with commercialization strategies. SBDC-IBD helps exporters with marketing plans and international trade strategies. SBDC-Craft Beverage Assistance helps brewers, distillers and vintners with operations, marketing and sales, logistics and regulations.