Small Business Resources
"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." — Proverbs 15:22
This week is National Small Business Week and we want to make sure you have access to the counsel and resources that can help your business thrive.
We've curated a short list of resources below. Most are free. All are accessible to businesses in Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover. And for a handful, we can personally make a connection for you.
Find Your Fit — Resources for Richmond-Area Christian Business Owners
Not sure where to start? Find yourself below.
🌱 Just starting out? Capital Region SBDC — Free, one-on-one business advising for owners at every stage — business plans, cash flow, marketing, and more. No cost, no catch, and we can make a personal introduction. 👉 virginiasbdc.org/request-appointment
SCORE Richmond — Free confidential mentoring from experienced business leaders in your community, with ongoing support as you grow. 👉 score.org/richmond
🙏 Looking for Christian community and identity? Faith Driven Entrepreneur — A free 8-session course and small group experience built for Christ-following entrepreneurs wrestling with calling and purpose in their work. 👉 faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/find-a-group
Virginia Christian Chamber of Commerce — A network of Christian business owners and professionals committed to living biblical values in the marketplace, with local events and connections. 👉 Let us know if you need a connection!
🚀 Building something new or tech-based? VIPC (Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation) — Grants, seed funding, and investments for Virginia innovators and early-stage startups with high growth potential. 👉 vipc.org/funding/startupsLet us know if you need a connection!
📈 Ready to grow or expand your business? VEDP (Virginia Economic Development Partnership) — State-level support for existing Virginia businesses exploring expansion, workforce growth, or selling products in new markets, including internationally — at little to no cost. 👉 vedp.org/businessesLet us know if you need a connection!
🏛️ Want to do business with the government? SBSD (Virginia Dept. of Small Business & Supplier Diversity) — Get SWaM certified as a small, women- or minority-owned business and open the door to Virginia state government contracts. 👉 sbsd.virginia.gov/certification-division or call (804) 786-6585
🤝 Ready for serious peer accountability as a Christian business owner? C12 Business Forums — Richmond — A monthly peer advisory forum for Christian CEOs and business owners integrating faith and business excellence at the highest level. This is a deeper commitment — and we know Tony, Dan, and Allen personally. 👉 Let us know if you need a connection!
Want to connect with Other Christian Business Leaders? Needle’s Eye’s Business Owners & Executives Connect — A place to get to know other faith-driven business leaders in the Richmond Region. Come network with a purpose on May 21, 6-7:30 at Brambly Park! Register Here Today!
Whatever season your business is in, there's a next step here for you. Take one this week.
— The Needle's Eye Team
