Since 1989, the SBDC has served thousands of new and existing business owners through the following core competencies of our staff, which are easily accessible in person or via live weblink at any of the five Longwood SBDC offices listed in the sidebar.

• Business Planning (existing as well as new businesses)
• Financial Analysis
• Business Valuations
• Market Research
• Marketing Plan Development
• Guidance on Legal Structures
• Guidance on Accounting Systems
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Proposals
• Credit Management
• Retail Strategy
• Government Contracting
• Capital Access
• Franchising
• Intellectual Property

The Longwood SBDC serves the economic development community through research assistance as well. For more information, contact our Longwood lead center at 434-395-2086. Prior projects have included:

• Market Verification for New Business Recruitment
• Consumer Surveys
• Economic Impact Assessment
  

Information from the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance

Grow with Google

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American Express~ Small Business Saturday

It’s 2010, and small businesses are hurting from an economy in recession.

In an effort to support local shops that make
our communities strong, American Express
launches Small Business Saturday^® on the
Saturday after Thanksgiving to encourage
people to Shop Small and bring more holiday
shopping to small businesses.

Sing up for a Small Business Saturday package to help with your holiday shopping. 

They also provide templates for you to customize to use year round.

Every day is a good day to get people excited to Shop Small.

From customizable and ready-made marketing materials to use
year round to event resources and more, get everything you need
to spread the word about the Shop Small Movement.

Small Business Saturday and More!

Stifel

Financial Advisors - For more information, contact Mary Handy, CPA, with Stifel - 276-632-7151/800-726-7100.  Stifel offices are located at 201 East Main Street, Martinsville, VA  24112.  Or visit http://www.stifel.com