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.

Behind every thriving small business ecosystem are partners who care about entrepreneurs, jobs, downtowns, innovation, a...
06/12/2026

Behind every thriving small business ecosystem are partners who care about entrepreneurs, jobs, downtowns, innovation, and local growth.

This month, we are highlighting Roanoke Regional Chamber , Botetourt County Economic Development, Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce , and Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge and the roles they play in helping small businesses access support, connections, and opportunities.

We are proud to work alongside community partners to make no-cost business advising and training possible.

Know a business that needs support? Connect them with us by sharing this post ➡

📷: Kelsey Lynn Photography

06/10/2026

Before the busy summer season hits, check these basics:

✅ Update your Google Business Profile
🕗 Refresh your hours
📱 Make your website easy to use on mobile
🎪 Post your summer offers or events
☺️ Train your team on the customer experience

Small improvements now can lead to stronger sales later!

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Montgomery County Regional Tourism
Visit Floyd, VA
Visit Franklin County, Virginia

New River Valley small business owners: Are you ready to work on your business, not just in it?We're recruiting small bu...
06/09/2026

New River Valley small business owners: Are you ready to work on your business, not just in it?

We're recruiting small business owners for a free GrowthWheel Peer Group, facilitated by a certified SBDC GrowthWheel advisor through the Ready for Anything program.

✔ Complete a 360° business assessment
✔ Identify growth opportunities and weak spots
✔ Gain practical, actionable steps alongside fellow business owners
✔ Access tools and guidance valued at $1,500

Ideal for businesses that:
• Have been operating 3+ years
• Employ at least one staff member (besides yourself)
• Generate under $1 million in annual sales

Learn more and apply at https://www.roanokesmallbusiness.org/growthwheel

If your marketing is not getting results, start with clarity:👉 Who do you serve?👉 What problem do you solve?👉 Why should...
06/08/2026

If your marketing is not getting results, start with clarity:

👉 Who do you serve?
👉 What problem do you solve?
👉 Why should someone choose you?
👉 What should they do next?

A clear message makes every post, email, ad, flyer, and conversation work harder.

Work with one of our advisors to sharpen your marketing strategy.

06/07/2026

Happy Birthday, Tom! 🥳

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, supporting our clients, and keeping us on our toes all year. We hope you're having an amazing day! 👏

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

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