Greater Roanoke and NRV SBDC

Greater Roanoke and NRV SBDC Confidential advising, research, and education for your small business in our local communities of Greater Roanoke and the New River Valley.

Confidential Complementary Advising, Research, and Education

We help you build bigger bottom lines so you can get on with your big ideas. Start, operate, grow, and even exit your business with expert advice and resources. Consider us your sidekick.

Small businesses often need funding. Before you apply, you need clarity. A strong business plan with realistic projectio...
06/05/2026

Small businesses often need funding. Before you apply, you need clarity. A strong business plan with realistic projections, clean financials, and a clear use of funds can make a major difference.

That is where the SBDC comes in. Across the Roanoke and New River Valley regions of Virginia, we help entrepreneurs prepare for the conversations that shape business growth.

When small businesses are better prepared, communities are stronger 💪🏽

06/04/2026

You don't need to love spreadsheets. But you do
need to know these five numbers:

💸Monthly revenue
💰Gross profit margin
💸Cash on hand
💰Customer acquisition cost
💸Average sale or contract value

Not sure what these numbers mean for your business?
That is exactly where advising can help.
Meet with an advisor to better understand your
numbers and to make confident decisions for your
business.

Get started by learning Quickbooks Online today:

https://www.roanokesmallbusiness.org/resources/quickbooks-online-workshop

Disasters don't wait for a convenient time. Whether it's flooding, power outages, cyberattacks, or unexpected financial ...
06/02/2026

Disasters don't wait for a convenient time. Whether it's flooding, power outages, cyberattacks, or unexpected financial setbacks, every small business needs a plan to keep moving forward.

Join us for Ready for Anything, a 6-part workshop series designed specifically for New River Valley small business owners. Through hands-on activities, expert guidance, and practical planning tools, you'll build a customized resilience plan to help your business prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptions.

Topics include:

🚶‍♂️Continuity Planning
💪 Financial Resilience
🌊 Disaster Preparedness
☔ Risk Management & Insurance
🔒 Cyber Security
📰 Marketing Continuity

By the end of the series, you'll have actionable plans for protecting your operations, finances, employees, data, and customer relationships—so you're ready when the unexpected happens.

Visit https://www.roanokesmallbusiness.org/readyforanything to learn more and register.

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The Helene Business Recovery Initiative (HBRI) is a regional effort in the New River Valley providing no-cost support, tools, and resources to help your business prepare, adapt, and move forward with confidence.

This project was funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia's economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.

06/01/2026

June is the perfect time to pause and ask:

👩‍💻 Are your numbers telling the story you expected?

🕵️‍♂️ Are your customers buying what you thought they would?

🥷 Are your systems helping you grow - or holding you back?

An advisor can help you review what is working, what needs attention, and what to focus on next. Schedule a no-cost advising session with us today!

https://www.roanokesmallbusiness.org/advising

05/29/2026

Where do you want your business to be six months from now?

Growth doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from intentional decisions made over time.

The more clarity you have today, the stronger your next steps become. 💪🏽

Whether you’re thinking about stabilizing, growing, or trying something new, it’s worth taking the time to plan what’s next.

When you are ready, we’re here to help get you there. Request your first appointment today here:

www.roanokesmallbusiness.org/advising

05/27/2026

Running a business means juggling more than you think.

Decisions. Finances. Customers. Growth.

Business owners are constantly balancing competing priorities and it’s not always easy.

The more clarity you have, the easier it becomes to stay focused and make confident decisions.

You don’t have to juggle it all alone!

❌ COMMON MISTAKE: Trying to grow without a planGrowth is exciting but without a clear plan, it can create more pressure ...
05/25/2026

❌ COMMON MISTAKE: Trying to grow without a plan

Growth is exciting but without a clear plan, it can create more pressure than progress.

Hiring, expanding, or increasing capacity all come with financial and operational impacts.

The strongest growth decisions are intentional - not reactive.

Clarity helps you grow in a way your business can actually support.

What does support for small business actually look like with the SBDC?💬 It looks like conversations about tough decision...
05/22/2026

What does support for small business actually look like with the SBDC?

💬 It looks like conversations about tough decisions.

📈 It looks like working through numbers and next steps.

💡 It looks like helping business owners move from uncertainty to clarity.

Behind the scenes, that’s the work happening every day.

Because building a business doesn’t happen in isolation.

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05/22/2026

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Address

Roanoke, VA

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+15406321174

Website

http://www.nrvsmallbusiness.org/

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