Resources & Programs

There are many resources and programs offered by the Alexandria SBDC. Whether you are just starting a business, managing an existing business, or looking to grow your company, you can find important information organized by stage of growth. Perhaps you would like to browse our listing of topics by industry to identify resources that are relevant to your business. You can also find important information listed by area of need, which covers a variety of topics on which business owners frequently have questions. Last, but certainly not least, explore our list of partner programs to find other resources that may assist you in your endeavors.

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VIRTUAL Small Business Roundtable: Still Working From Home? Be Even More Productive in 2021

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Facilitated by Ray Sidney-Smith, W3 Consulting. While 2020 was an unprecedented year for all of us, 2021 will continue to pose challenges with running your business from home, or some kind of hybrid. During this roundtable, join us to discuss ways that you’ve been able to be productive while working from home and how to engage… Read more »

Roundtable Recap: Pivoting Your Small Business in 2021

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This week’s post was written by Ray Sidney-Smith of W3 Consulting, social media consultant and facilitator of the monthly Roundtable for the Alexandria SBDC.  As the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, started to circulate around the United States, Alexandria, Virginia small businesses began being impacted around March 14th when the City of Alexandria declared a local emergency…. Read more »

VIRTUAL Small Business Roundtable: Pivoting Your Business for 2021

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Facilitated by Ray Sidney-Smith, W3 Consulting. Small Business owners around the country (and the world) are working through various states of recovery as the COVID-19 pandemic affects us all in different, unexpected ways. How will you pivot your business to survive or thrive headed into 2021? Come join us for a facilitated discussion, and some virtual… Read more »

VIRTUAL Small Business Roundtable: The “New Normal” Holiday Marketing

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Facilitated by Ray Sidney-Smith, W3 Consulting. Alexandria SBDC is restarting our monthly Roundtables – virtually! As we make our way through the COVID-19 pandemic as small business owners, we also need to make best use of our time in preparation for a holiday marketing season unlike we’ve seen in our recent history. Come join us for… Read more »

CANCELLED: Small Business Roundtable: New Topic! What Does My Business Need to Do to be Prepared for Coronavirus?

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Facilitated by Ray Sidney-Smith, W3 Consulting. The 2020 Roundtables are sponsored by Kinneman Insurance and AlphaGraphics. Information about the COVID-19 virus is all over the news, and there is a great deal of information about how individuals can best protect themselves.  How about your business?  What steps will you… Read more »

Small Business Roundtable: Get Your Customers to Market Your Business – For Free!

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Facilitated by Ray Sidney-Smith, W3 Consulting. The 2020 Roundtables are sponsored by Kinneman Insurance and AlphaGraphics. The best ambassadors for your business are your current satisfied customers.  Come to the February Roundtable and discuss ways to encourage them to help you “spread the good word” about your business. The Small Business Roundtable is an opportunity to… Read more »

Small Business Roundtable: Fun Ways to Inspire and Engage Your Team—and Yourself

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Facilitated by Ray Sidney-Smith, W3 Consulting. The 2020 Roundtables are sponsored by Kinneman Insurance and AlphaGraphics. We have all heard about those places where people can’t wait to come to work – right?  Is your small business one of those places?  Come to the January Roundtable and exchange ideas on how to have more fun and… Read more »

Small Business Roundtable: Planning for 2020 – How Will You Improve your Business in the New Year?

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Facilitated by Ray Sidney-Smith, W3 Consulting. The 2019 Roundtables are sponsored by Optfinity and Kinneman Insurance. It’s never too soon to start planning ahead.  What ideas do you have to grow your business in the next few months?  Would you like some feedback from other small business owners?  Perhaps they are facing some of the same… Read more »

Small Business Roundtable: Service After the Sale: Handling Your Customers With Care

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Facilitated by Ray Sidney-Smith, W3 Consulting. The 2019 Roundtables are sponsored by Optfinity and Kinneman Insurance. Your business needs to acquire new clients, but keeping the same clients coming back to you is the sign of a stable, successful enterprise!  What are you doing?  What can you do to provide service after the sale to keep… Read more »

Small Business Roundtable: Public Speaking – It is Important to Grow Your Business

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Facilitated by Ray Sidney-Smith, W3 Consulting. The 2019 Roundtables are sponsored by Optfinity and Kinneman Insurance. Whether introducing yourself to a few people at a networking event or a large crowd, how you present yourself and speak about your business matters.  Come to the September Roundtable and share a few tips and tricks to speak clearly… Read more »

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