Small Business Resources
The US Small Business Administration - The SBA is an independent government agency that assists Americans start, build and grow businesses.
Business.gov - This website offers a single point of reference to all government services and information to assist businesses.
Virginia Department of Business Assistance - The VDBA is an economic development agency dedicated to the growth and success of the Commonwealth's business community.
Greater Richmond Small Business Development Center - The GRSBDC is a partnership between the SBA and the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce to provide training and educational resources to entrepreneurs in the Richmond region.
Richmond SCORE - SCORE is a non-profit organization which employs a network of volunteer business counselors and mentors to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Central Virginia Copilot - This is an online resource center for entrepreneurs providing access to information specific to the Central VA region.
Inc.com - Inc.com is the online version of Inc. Magazine and offers regularly updated editorial stories and information for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
The Business Owner's Toolkit - This website offers resources for small-business owners including case-studies, checklists, tips for cutting costs and industry trend information.
Business Advocacy Groups
Virginia Chamber of Commerce - The Virginia Chamber is an advocate for the entire Commonwealth's business community.
Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce - The GRCC is a business advocate working for the wellbeing of the economic community of Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover.
National Small Business Association - NSBA is a non-profit membership-based organization which serves as an advocate for small business owners in the US.
American Small Business Alliance - The ASBA is a national, non-profit education and advocacy organization that provides a voice for small business owners on public policy issues.
National Association for the Self-Employed - NASE is designed to help the self-employed successfully meet the challenges of managing and growing their businesses.
Women's Business Organizations
Office of Women's Business Ownership/Online Women's Business Center - These SBA initiatives provide resources for women entrepreneurs.
US Women's Chamber of Commerce - The US Women's Chamber of Commerce is a business advocacy group focused on enhancing opportunities for women in business and women owned businesses.
National Association of Women Business Owners - NAWBO is a membership organization which consists of women entrepreneurs focused on advocacy and professional development.
Richmond Women's Business Consortium - The Consortium represents a working alliance between local women's organizations that explicitly encourage and cultivate women's success in business and/or the community.
Network of Enterprising Women - NEW is a local Richmond membership group focused on professional development, community activism and business growth.
River City Express Network - River City is another local Richmond membership group focused on networking support and professional development.
Online Training Resources
The Small Business Training Network - The Small Business Training Network is an online training resource hosted by the SBA which covers various entrepreneurial topics.
