A variety of resources are available to assist you in starting a business in
Virginia. We suggest to anyone looking to start a business or needing help with
their small business that you contact the Virginia
Department of Business Assistance (DBA).
If you are just getting started in your business endeavor, visit DBA's Business
Launch Pad. This online guide will walk you step-by-step through the process
of starting a business in Virginia, including checklists, helpful tips and licensing
procedures.
Small business incubators are popular resources that help small businesses
survive their early years and help them grow and thrive. Incubators provide
office space, warehousing/manufacturing space, common loading docks, shared
conference rooms, kitchen facilities, and a common reception area. In addition,
the incubator provides a receptionist, as well as shared office equipment (copiers,
fax machines, audio-visual equipment, etc.). Click
here to view a map of Virginia's incubators.
A list
of additional online resources that may be helpful in starting
and running your small business is available below. For additional
assistance, contact DBA's Virginia Business Information Center
at 1-866-248-8814 or by email.
Professional, experienced business counselors will provide
an immediate response to your inquiry or direct you to resources
available to assist you.
Virginia Resources:
U. S. Government Resources:
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