On February 1st the National Restaurant Association issued a report that included forecasts for 2022 and the “new normal” eateries face as the nation attempts to move away from COVID. … Continue reading 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry Report
Hello there, I’m Cort Maddox. I’m an adviser with the Laurel Ridge SBDC and today I get to come to you and talk about changes coming to the Virginia minimum … Continue reading How to prepare for Virginia’s 31% Minimum Wage Increase
Has life taken it’s toll on you and your business the last few months? Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck and exhausted trying to keep your business going? You’re not alone. … Continue reading Struggles Can Bring Out Our Best and Bring Us Together
The Small Business Resiliency Training (SBRT) has been working in partnership with the Virginia Initiative for Growth and Opportunity (GO Virginia). The SBRT Team is made up of members of … Continue reading GO Virginia Grant Brings Lasting Change to Local Small Businesses
Have you ever said it? Have you heard others say it? Many people say it all the time. “If it’s FREE, there’s got to be a catch.” Look, I know … Continue reading If It’s Free, There Must Be A Catch, Right?
Small Business Resiliency Team (SBRT) Program Helps Jon Henry General Store Implement Changes Needed to Respond to Pandemic When the Jon Henry General Store opened in New Market in 2018, owner and proprietor Jon Henry could never have guessed that … Continue reading How Jon Henry General Store Made Advancements During the Pandemic
Your inbox is full and your to-do list is growing. Where will you find time to make those all important social media posts? Try March National Days. They have proven … Continue reading March National Days to Boost Your Social Media
Do you make social media posts for your business? Ever get stuck and wonder what to post next? Think it’s time to give your social media engagement a boost? Try … Continue reading Give Your Social Media Engagement A Boost
How do you eat an elephant? As the adage goes, bite by bite. This works when you think a problem is too big to manage all at once, but it … Continue reading Effective Local eCommerce Strategy for Small Business
Eligibility Restored For Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance Small Businesses are now eligible for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) just announced that the Economic … Continue reading Economic Injury Disaster Loan
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