End your 2024 by getting your business plan on track. Our last Simple Business Plan Bootcamp kicks of tomorrow, 12/12 at 10 a.m. Join us for two online sessions to create - or update- a winning plan for your small business! loudounsbdc.com/event/simple-b…

The holiday season is here, and there’s no better time to support local businesses! When you #shopsmall, you’re not just buying a gift—you’re supporting your community and helping your neighbors thrive. Let’s make this holiday season one to remember for our local businesses!

Winter storms and other disasters can impact your business. #BeReady, create a communications plan, and learn how to prepare with help from our free Business Resilience Guide. Download it now: sba.gov/document/suppo…

Apply today! The SBA’s 2025 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition application is open Jan. 8 - 31. Entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs), learn more on Jan. 9 during the Informational Webinar. RSVP: bit.ly/40tNXPZ

Be sure to register for the highly anticipated first Accelerate Breakfast Series event of the new year, held on January 24, 2025, at the MITRE campus. The special guest speaker will be Dr. Gregory Washington, President of George Mason University. loom.ly/wH9xZCY

For most businesses, the calendar year is the most common tax year, but some use a fiscal year or a short tax year. #IRS urges you to take a moment to get to know the accounting periods and methods for your business: irs.gov/pub538

NEW: SBA awards $26.25 million to create 13 new Women’s Business Centers and support 17 existing WBCs across America, expanding SBA’s network of WBCs to 168 and the total grants to 185, the largest numbers in program history. Learn more: sba.gov/article/2025/0…

The Loudoun SBDC will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 21.

#IRS reminds business owners that they can deduct a limited amount of start-up and organizational costs on their federal taxes. See: ow.ly/3NOI50PS7kt

The #IRS highlights #tax products for established and emerging businesses: irs.gov/smallbiz

The best time to start is NOW. Celebrating #NationalEntrepreneurshipWeek! 🚀 This week, we honor the innovation, dedication, and hard work of entrepreneurs who drive growth and shape industries. Let’s continue to support and inspire the next generation of leaders.

Do you have a side hustle or full-time gig? Know your tax responsibilities if you earn income from rideshare, freelancing, or online sales. Learn more: ow.ly/yJ8M50UY88s #IRS

Microloans available to Small Businesses in Virginia. Website calendar link: sba.gov/event/65862. To register: eventbrite.com/e/microloans-a…

4 weeks away! 👏 The #SmallBusinessWeek Virtual Summit is Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7. Join us for free business workshops, mentoring, networking, and more! Register now: vevents.virtualtradeshowhosting.com/event/NSBWVirt…

Be part of the Launch Loudoun Technical Assistance Pilot Program! This pilot program will connect vetted Launch Loudoun clients with an identifiable need for technical support services with a pre-determined list of Loudoun-based service providers. biz.loudoun.gov/2025/04/07/lau…

#WorkforceWednesday Remember to join us on May 8 for GovConnect 2025! Whether you're a job seeker looking for your next opportunity or a business ready to grow and showcase your organization, join us! For more information and to register, visit: hubs.li/Q03j69SH0

We're one week away! Join us for "Franchises as a Path to Business Ownership" on May 8 @ 9:30 a.m. to learn if franchising is the right fit for you! loudounsbdc.com/event/franchis…

Save the date for tax free shopping this weekend!

Last Chance to Register! Join us TODAY, October 28 |10 a.m.- Noon as we kick off our three-part Financial Management Series. Accounting for Small Businesses focuses on accounting information critical to the operation of a successful small business. loudounsbdc.com/events/

Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, the 199A 20% small business deduction is helping to generate $750 billion in economic growth and over 1 million new jobs. Explore resources that can help you file your business taxes before 4/15 deadline. irs.gov/smallbiz