Using the GRSBDC services

We want to contribute to the growth and development of the Greater Richmond area economy by providing management, technical and other assistance to existing businesses.

The GRSBDC is open to anyone who is currently operating a small business or is in the process of starting a new business. Entrepreneurs may contact the GRSBDC by phone, fax, email, mail, or visit. The GRDBDC can refer businesses to banking, accounting, and legal referrals as well as other professional resources for almost every aspect of running a business.

Entrepreneurs become clients of the GRSBDC after they have completed a request for counseling. The GRSBDC focuses on those clients who preferably have an established business, or a defined idea with a working draft of their business plan.

The GRSBDC provides a variety of resources for individuals who are starting a new business and for those existing business owners. Resources include:

• Strategic Planning & Venture Feasibility Study
• Market Analysis & Marketing Strategy
• Writing a Business Plan & Creating Projections
• Financing Options-Loan Counseling
• Financial Analysis
• Cash Flow Management
• Operational Issues
• Staffing Issues
• Organizational Structure
• Advertising and Business Development

The GRSBDC offers a variety of courses for existing businesses. The venue and offerings are updated regularly. From Quickbooks Essentials to Building Your Business Profits, Franchising, Executive Dialogue and Business Getting Results Forum. Please see our Calendar of Events for a course that can help you get to the next level.