Skip to content  Who We AreSupport SBDCMeet the ConsultantsOur ServicesStarting a BusinessExisting BusinessBusiness PlanningFinancing a BusinessSales and MarketingManagementGrowthWheelTrainingResourcesResultsClient Success StoriesAnnual ReportsBlogFAQ’sContactMenuWho We AreSupport SBDCMeet the ConsultantsOur ServicesStarting a BusinessExisting BusinessBusiness PlanningFinancing a BusinessSales and MarketingManagementGrowthWheelTrainingResourcesResultsClient Success StoriesAnnual ReportsBlogFAQ’sContact  Start a new businessBring life to your idea. Learn MoreExpand your businessAssistance with research and funding. Learn MoreSuccession planningKeep your dream alive. Learn More Get in touch with our professionals today! Schedule a FREE Consultation. Get Started We'll help you get started, or you can download the Entrepreneur's Planning Guide. More infoFinancing to buy assets, replace other credit sources, or replace equities, our pros can help! More infoIdentify new markets, create a marketing strategy, solidify customer relationships, and more! More infoPayroll & bookkeeping, strategic planning, managing employees - we'll help! More info Office Locations:Central Region Eastern Region Western RegionClient Success StoriesBallad Brewing Company View Other Success StoriesFour Paw Bed and BiscuitUptechEvent Decor GaloreMattie B'sRed Owl Cleaning Service Upcoming Events      Categories     Danville Office    Farmville Office    Martinsville Office    Petersburg Office    South Boston Office       Tags     Business Planning     Existing Business     Financing     Government Contracting     Sales & Marketing     Starting a Business      Agenda       Agenda      Day      Month      Week        June – July 2019 Jun – Jul 2019          Collapse All    Expand All  Jun25Tue     Building the Foundation For Your New Business-SURRY (This event has been cancelled) @ Dendron Community Center    Tickets  Jun 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pmSmall businesses play a vital role in the growth of our economy. Did you know that over 1 million businesses are started each year? The harsh reality is only about 20 percent survive past the first year. Planning is everything!Prepare to start a successful business:Evaluate your entrepreneurial abilities Marketing strategies Financial resourcesLegal form of organizationTips to prepare & present your business planIf you are considering starting a business, this FREE seminar will provide valuable information that may help your business be among the 20 percent that survive.  Registration is required to attend!**IMPORTANT**Scheduled workshops may change due to inclement weather, scheduling conflicts, etc.  Your pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible.  Read more      Categories:   Petersburg Office     Tags:  Business Planning Starting a Business  Jun27Thu     Connecting Concepts with Cash Flow and Understanding the Role of Credit in Business-FARMVIL