The document provides information from a workshop on adventure tourism entrepreneurship in the Roanoke region. It discusses common traits of successful entrepreneurs, the importance of having a business plan, an overview of resources for small businesses in Virginia including financing assistance programs. Specific topics covered include how to start a business, marketing strategies, and financial management. Contact information is provided for local and state organizations that can assist with business development, financing, and resources.
Scott Entrepreneur Express, October 14, 2010 PresentationSandy Ratliff
FREE workshop geared towards small business owners as well as those who are thinking about becoming entrepreneurs. Accessing resources is crucial for a small business to start or grow. But in these challenging economic times finding financing, new customers/markets and accessing help within state and federal government can be difficult.
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance has partnered with Scott County Economic Development, Scott County Chamber of Commerce, and Wachovia Bank to offer a workshop designed to provide insight into areas of business ownership that often go overlooked and help connect you to FREE resources available to small business.
If you have questions or require additional information, contact the Scott County Chamber of Commerce at 54276-386-2525.
Scott County is partnered with Sandy Ratliff with the Virginia Department of Business Assistance to conduct this workshop.
Roanoke Entrepreneur Express Franchising Workshop, November 6, 2009Sandy Ratliff
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance partnered with the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke Regional Partnership and Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center to conduct the 5th Entrepreneur Express Workshop with a special section on franchising.
Introduction to Community Capital and Local InvestingLisa Dawson
Community Capital introduction for Northeast Oregon audiences - Describes some forms of community capital, ways to make local investments and opportunities to participate and get involved.
Virginia Department of Business Assistance Entrepreneur Express PresentationSandy Ratliff
Presentation presented by Sandy Ratliff, Virginia Department of Business Assistance, outlining the agency services to new and existing business in Virginia.
Scott Entrepreneur Express, October 14, 2010 PresentationSandy Ratliff
FREE workshop geared towards small business owners as well as those who are thinking about becoming entrepreneurs. Accessing resources is crucial for a small business to start or grow. But in these challenging economic times finding financing, new customers/markets and accessing help within state and federal government can be difficult.
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance has partnered with Scott County Economic Development, Scott County Chamber of Commerce, and Wachovia Bank to offer a workshop designed to provide insight into areas of business ownership that often go overlooked and help connect you to FREE resources available to small business.
If you have questions or require additional information, contact the Scott County Chamber of Commerce at 54276-386-2525.
Scott County is partnered with Sandy Ratliff with the Virginia Department of Business Assistance to conduct this workshop.
Roanoke Entrepreneur Express Franchising Workshop, November 6, 2009Sandy Ratliff
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance partnered with the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke Regional Partnership and Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center to conduct the 5th Entrepreneur Express Workshop with a special section on franchising.
Introduction to Community Capital and Local InvestingLisa Dawson
Community Capital introduction for Northeast Oregon audiences - Describes some forms of community capital, ways to make local investments and opportunities to participate and get involved.
Virginia Department of Business Assistance Entrepreneur Express PresentationSandy Ratliff
Presentation presented by Sandy Ratliff, Virginia Department of Business Assistance, outlining the agency services to new and existing business in Virginia.
Are you ready to raise capital for your Salesforce business? Do you have a plan? Rob Belcher of Lighter Capital and Sirk Roh of Early Growth Financial Services walk through the fundraising essentials and pitfalls you need to know about.
This webinar focuses on:
- Fundraising and business planning strategy
- What's most important for different funding options - from venture capital through to revenue-based financing
- Preparing the necessary materials and documentation to successfully raise capital
This webinar is designed to give you the best chance of meeting your capital raising goals for your next stage of growth.
Government Industry Partners - GovCon Wealth - PLAN: Wealth & Tax Strategies ...JSchaus & Associates
JSchaus & Associate's Government Industry Partners (GIP) Webinar Series
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The Consultant Game: Little Caesars' International Expansion StrategyJonathan Donado
A strategy game for the business savvy. Read through the presentation and learn about Little Caesars. the pizza market, its competitors, and the international opportunities to expand abroad the business.
What should the CEO do? What business strategy shall the CEO take to grow the company abroad?
Tell us your choice. Please share the presentation with your peers and colleagues. The more the merrier!
Note: Pizza not included! :-)
By Jonathan Donado
MBA - IESE
Senior Executive Fellows (SEF) - Harvard University
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandonado/
Strategy / Consultant / Consulting / Management Consulting / Business / Strategic Planning
The Small Business Resource Guide is published
under the direction of SBA’s Office of Marketing and
Customer Service... Source: http://handybusinessguide.com/
Learn about business certifications as a Minority Business Enterprise and/or a Woman Business Enterprise and how to use these certifications to grow your business.
Better Business Bureaus December 2019 Market Monitor includes stories on the purchase of BBB's new building, 2020 board of elections, vanity award scams, and more!
Biz2Credit: https://www.biz2credit.com/
Related Resource: https://www.biz2credit.com/knowledge-center/webinar/women-small-business-outlook-2016
Biz2Credit hosted a webinar on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 3:00 (Eastern Time). The webinar featured topics of importance to women entrepreneurs.
For further queries, contact us at: 800-200-5678
Follow us at:
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/265111
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Franklin County Entrepreneur Express #3 Presentation, May 12, 2010Sandy Ratliff
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance partnered with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, West Piedmont Business Development Center, the Franklin Center and Longwood Small Business Development Center to conduct a workshop focused on steps to starting and growing a business in Virginia.
The ABCs of Business Formation: Setting Up Your Company for Successlerchearly
You’ve got a great new business idea. Your family and friends are full of encouragement and hope – and some of them have already pulled out their wallets wanting to get in as initial investors.
Before taking the money, you should stop, take a step back, and develop a plan for how you’re going to form, fund and operate your new business venture.
Are you ready to raise capital for your Salesforce business? Do you have a plan? Rob Belcher of Lighter Capital and Sirk Roh of Early Growth Financial Services walk through the fundraising essentials and pitfalls you need to know about.
This webinar focuses on:
- Fundraising and business planning strategy
- What's most important for different funding options - from venture capital through to revenue-based financing
- Preparing the necessary materials and documentation to successfully raise capital
This webinar is designed to give you the best chance of meeting your capital raising goals for your next stage of growth.
Government Industry Partners - GovCon Wealth - PLAN: Wealth & Tax Strategies ...JSchaus & Associates
JSchaus & Associate's Government Industry Partners (GIP) Webinar Series
PUT ON A WEBINAR WITH US!
Share your company content to a live audience of US Federal Government Contractors.
We will promote your webinars through our network, newsletter, social media, and digital marketing efforts reaching 23,000+ subscribers.
Webinars are live and can be published on our YOUTUBE channel.
CONTACT US at hello@jenniferschaus.com and ask for our MEDIA KIT.
The Consultant Game: Little Caesars' International Expansion StrategyJonathan Donado
A strategy game for the business savvy. Read through the presentation and learn about Little Caesars. the pizza market, its competitors, and the international opportunities to expand abroad the business.
What should the CEO do? What business strategy shall the CEO take to grow the company abroad?
Tell us your choice. Please share the presentation with your peers and colleagues. The more the merrier!
Note: Pizza not included! :-)
By Jonathan Donado
MBA - IESE
Senior Executive Fellows (SEF) - Harvard University
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandonado/
Strategy / Consultant / Consulting / Management Consulting / Business / Strategic Planning
The Small Business Resource Guide is published
under the direction of SBA’s Office of Marketing and
Customer Service... Source: http://handybusinessguide.com/
Learn about business certifications as a Minority Business Enterprise and/or a Woman Business Enterprise and how to use these certifications to grow your business.
Better Business Bureaus December 2019 Market Monitor includes stories on the purchase of BBB's new building, 2020 board of elections, vanity award scams, and more!
Biz2Credit: https://www.biz2credit.com/
Related Resource: https://www.biz2credit.com/knowledge-center/webinar/women-small-business-outlook-2016
Biz2Credit hosted a webinar on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 3:00 (Eastern Time). The webinar featured topics of importance to women entrepreneurs.
For further queries, contact us at: 800-200-5678
Follow us at:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/biz2credit
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biz2credit
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/265111
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/biz2credit/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Biz2credit/
Franklin County Entrepreneur Express #3 Presentation, May 12, 2010Sandy Ratliff
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance partnered with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, West Piedmont Business Development Center, the Franklin Center and Longwood Small Business Development Center to conduct a workshop focused on steps to starting and growing a business in Virginia.
The ABCs of Business Formation: Setting Up Your Company for Successlerchearly
You’ve got a great new business idea. Your family and friends are full of encouragement and hope – and some of them have already pulled out their wallets wanting to get in as initial investors.
Before taking the money, you should stop, take a step back, and develop a plan for how you’re going to form, fund and operate your new business venture.
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Russell Ee #4 Presentation, February 25, 2010Sandy Ratliff
Russell County Entrepreneur Express Workshop Presentation, held on February 25, 2010 in Lebanon, Virginia. The event hosted by the Russell County Chamber of Commerce and Wachovia Bank.
Smyth Entrepreneur Express #4 Presentation, March 18, 2010Sandy Ratliff
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance partnered with the Smyth County Chamber of Commerce and Smyth County Economic Development to present an Entrepreneur Express Workshop targeted to new and existing small businesses within the region. Other agencies presenting with the Virginia Department of Business Assistance included the Virginia Tourism Corporation, SCORE, Small Business Development Center, People Inc. Financial Services, Wachovia Bank and Virginia Economic Bridges.
Roanoke Taxes in Business Workshop Resource Presentation, August 4, 2010Sandy Ratliff
The City of Roanoke will co-sponsor the event "Taxes in Business Workshop: Learn the What, When and Why." The workshop was targeted to business owners to help participants understand local and state tax responsibilities. Presenters outlined various business tax requirements and their purpose, the impact of delinquent taxes on a business, and basic business principals to help manage a business more efficiently. Participants also had a chance to meet one-on-one with tax and business advisers. Sandy Ratliff with the Virginia Department of Business Assistance outlined the resources available to small business owners within Virginia.
New River Valley Presentation, March 11, 2010Sandy Ratliff
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance partnered with the Montgomery County Economic Development to host an Entrepreneur Expess Workshp on March 11 at the New River Valley Mall, Christiansburg, Virginia.
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12. Small Businesses account for half of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s contribution to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product - a whopping $160 billion. Virginia is for Business Lovers
13. Virginia is for Business Lovers Virginia ranked #1 state for business by Forbes.com last four years. Ranked #1 most business friendly state by Pollina Corporate Real Estate, Inc. last two years. Named #1 best states for business by CNBC. Virginia among top 10 list of states friendly to small business.
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15. Virginia Business Start-ups Source: Virginia Employment Commission,Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW)
77. Local Office Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center 210 South Jefferson Street Roanoke, VA 24011 (located inside the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce building) 540-983-0717 www.rrsbdc.org
79. Tourism Business Development & Marketing Assistance Randy Rose Development Specialist – Partnership Marketing Virginia Tourism Corporation rrose@virginia.org 276-322-2044 www.vatc.org (industry) www.virginia.org (consumer)
84. Advertising Customer Service & Industry Relations Electronic Marketing Film Office Marketing & Promotion Public Relations Research Tourism Development Others Virginia Tourism Corp. Services
87. Wilderness Road Heritage Trail Virginia Coal Heritage Trail ‘Round the Mountain Heartwood Spearhead Trails Crooked Road Fish Virginia First Development & Partnership Marketing
88. Franklin County Roanoke County Craig County Patrick County Floyd County Pulaski County City of Radford Giles County Tazewell County Carroll County Locality Tourism Planning
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90. Canoe Rentals and Tours Fishing and Boating Rentals Bicycle Tours and Outfitters Adventure/Nature Camps Tourism Business Opportunities
91. Wineries/Vineyards Corn Maze Pumpkin Patch Pick Your Own Animal Parks Herb/Flower Farms Christmas Trees Farms Agri-tourism
108. Caterers Cleaning Services Food/Drink Distributors Electricians Restaurant Equipment Plumbers Security Systems Pool Maintenance Convenient Stores Lawn Care Web Site Designers Auto Repair Ad Agencies Events Planners Travel Agencies Florists Motorcoach Companies Linen Services Car Rental Offices Supporting Businesses
109. Visit www.vatc.org & www.virginia.org Sign up for the Dashboard e-newsletter Attend at VTC Help Desk event Establish relationships with all VTC divisions – tap into our services (i.e. marketing, advertising, research, etc.) Learn More About VTC Services
110. Now, let’s talk about marketing your small business
111. Can you answer thesetwo questions? What is Marketing? What is the difference between Marketing and Advertising?
112. 6 Questions You Should Answer What are you trying to accomplish? Who is your target audience? What message will move your audience? What vehicles do you have to deliver the message? What are your resources? How do you measure your performance/success? Marketing Plan
113. What are you trying to accomplish? What is your mission and vision? Are you the largest, cheapest, best service, best quality? Sales goals? Marketing Planning
114. Who is your target audience? by demographics by geography by needs and wants now and in the future Marketing Planning
115. What message will move your audience? Your brand Your tagline/slogan/message What do you want people to say about your business? Marketing Planning
116. What vehicles do you have to deliver the message? Website E-mail Advertising Public Relations Social Media Tradeshows Newsletters Marketing Planning
117. What are your resources? Budget/Money Owner/Employee Skills Friends/Family Partnerships Local/State/Federal Assistance Chambers of Commerce, Business Associations, etc. Marketing Planning
118. How will you measure your marketing performance? Electronic Marketing Tools Data Collection Research Mechanisms Surveys Informal Questioning Sales Data Marketing Planning
119. Have a Calendar/Schedule Include: Anticipated Ad Placement Press Releases Social Media Updates/Posts Promotions Other Scheduled Strategies Marketing Planning
120. Marketing Plans Change Because of business growth Because of research Because of economic factors Because of technology (social media) Because there is always change Marketing Planning
181. Other Business Resources Sandy Ratliff, Business Services Manager Virginia Department of Business Assistance 276-676-3768 sandy.ratliff@vdba.virginia.gov www.vdba.virginia.gov www.vastartup.org
182. The Virginia Department of Business Assistance VDBA supports economic development in the Commonwealth by working with new and existing businesses to provide business and economic development communities with: workforce incentives financing business information and counseling state procurement assistance educational opportunities www.vdba.virginia.gov
193. Answer a few brief questions about your business.
194. Receive a list of action items and pre-filled business registration forms.Questions? Contact the Virginia Business Information Center 1-866-248-8814 (804) 371-0438 vbic@vdba.virginia.gov
205. One–on-One Counseling Sessions Need Based: Accessing New Markets/Sales Growth Tailored Sales Development Solutions Financing Resources Social Media for Your Business To schedule an appointment, contact: Sandy Ratliff, Business Services Manager 276-676-3768 Email: sandy.ratliff@vdba.virginia.gov
235. OTHER AVAILABLE RESOURCES Turn to SCORE Counselors for Small Business Advice Visit the SCORE Small Business Web Site: www.score.org How-to Advice & Info Ask SCORE for business advice online Find SCORE to locate any chapter in the country 2,000 pages of content for small business owners How-to articles offer practical business tips
246. Starting and Growing a Business Business Formation Assistance Small Business Development Center Network = www.virginiasbdc.org SCORE = www.score.org Virginia Business Information Center = 866-248-8814 Virginia Central Business Portal = www.business.virginia.gov Virginia Business Incubator Association = http://www.vbia.org/
247. Marketing Resources SCORE = www.score.org Virginia Tourism Corporation = www.vatc.org Virginia Economic Bridge, Inc. = www.virginiabusiness.org Virginia Department of Agriculture – Virginia’s Finest Trademark = www.vdacs.virginia.gov
248. Financing Resources Virginia Small Business Financing Authority = www.vdba.virginia.gov Small Business Development Center = www.virginiasbdc.org Small Business Administration = www.sba.gov Local Economic Development Office or Chamber of Commerce
249. “If you always do what you’ve always done, You will always get what you’ve always got!”
250. Lets Connect: Sandy Ratliff The Virginia Department of Business Assistance 276-676-3768 sandy.ratliff@vdba.virginia.gov Online: Twitter: http://twitter.com/sandyratliffFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/sandy.ratliff LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyratliff YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/vastartup
254. CONTACTS Sandy Ratliff, Virginia Department of Business Assistance = 276-676-3768 or VBIC = 866-248-8814 Randy Rose, Virginia Tourism Corporation = 276-322-2044 Tom Tanner, Roanoke SBDC = 540-983-0717 Matthew Churchill, Wachovia Bank = 276-563-7675