This post is written by Bill Reagan, Executive Director of the SBDC and first appeared in the Alexandria Times on July 2, 2020. We’re making our way through extraordinary times. The circumstances we’ve struggled with for months now have no precedent. Decision-makers at all levels have no off-the-shelf solutions to select from.  The critical choices… Read more »

This post is written by Bill Reagan, Executive Director of the SBDC and first appeared in the Alexandria Times on June 4, 2020. We’ve been in this strange reality so long that we might begin to wonder what efforts will be required to get us back to a semblance of our earlier routines. The prognosticators… Read more »

This post is written by Bill Reagan, Executive Director of the SBDC and first appeared in the Alexandria Times on April 2, 2020. As a breather from our anxiety with all the unknowns and frustrations over changes to our personal and work patterns, I thought it might add perspective if we paused a moment to… Read more »

While much is still being learned about the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and how it spreads; federal, state and City of Alexandria officials are continually assessing and updating information and guidelines. This email is not intended to duplicate their guidance. At the end I will provide the link to the Alexandria Health Department’s coronavirus webpage where you… Read more »

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced on March 12th that it will provide Disaster Loan assistance to small businesses impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Alexandria SBDC will assist Alexandria businesses with their application processes when those loans are made available. The Disaster Declaration for businesses in our area has not been made yet so we… Read more »

This post is written by Bill Reagan, Executive Director of the SBDC and first appeared in the Alexandria Times on March 5, 2020. While we’re still learning about COVID-19 (Coronavirus), its potential impacts are predominating the media. When we see the effects overseas and outbreaks in the US, we have good reason to become concerned… Read more »

This post is written by Bill Reagan, Executive Director of the SBDC and first appeared in the Alexandria Times on February 6, 2020. For a variety of reasons, veterans arevery accomplished entrepreneurs. About 10 percent of U.S. businesses are veteran owned and they have an impressive success rate.  It’s not hard to figure out why… Read more »

This post is written by Bill Reagan, Executive Director of the SBDC and first appeared in the Alexandria Times on January 2, 2020. Our region is humming. You can’t walk or ride down a street without noticing cranes and dodging construction crews. These are, for better or worse, the trappings of prosperity. In addition to… Read more »

This post is written by Bill Reagan, Executive Director of the SBDC and first appeared in the Alexandria Times on December 5, 2019. As the Alexandria Small Business Development Center enters its 24th year of serving the community’s small businesses, it’s perhaps a good time to describe the center’s role and free resources for those… Read more »

This post is written by Bill Reagan, Executive Director of the SBDC and first appeared in the Alexandria Times on November 7, 2019. One of the common characteristics of highly successful business owners is their tendency to ask really good questions – and lots of them. Even if you consider yourself business-savvy, you can never… Read more »