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Virginia SBDC

Startup Strategies

Mar
19
2026
Thu, Mar 19 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance

Key motivations for entrepreneurship include creative freedom, control over one's career path, the pursuit of wealth creation, and personal development.

Prepare to start a successful business:

*Evaluate your entrepreneurial abilities
*Marketing strategies
*Financial resources
*Legal form of organization
*Tips to prepare & present your business plan
*Cybersecurity Tips

Ensure a strong foundation by starting with a well-defined strategy.

Speaker(s): Michael Scales, Longwood SBDC Business Analyst

Co-Sponsor(s): LSBDC, VASBDC, GMU, SBA, GoVA


Fee: No Cost

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Phone: 434-395-2086


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