300 Preston Avenue, Suite 201, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Our hours are 9:00 - 5:00
Week 1: Launch Program Join the teams from CV SBDC, Charlottesville, and Albemarle to learn more about the program and opportunities available for participants. HYBRID event In person for cohort participants at 300 Preston Ave, 2nd floor training room, Charlottesville or online via Zoom Register About Piedmont Pitch The City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development […]
Week 2: Starting Your Business Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started…but maybe missed some critical information? This workshop is for you! We review the steps for a successful start, the registrations and regulations, and the components of sound business planning, including financial projections. Follow-up appointments are then available with SBDC, SCORE, and/or CIC business advisors to […]
Week 3: Understanding Your Customers and Market Is your business concept the right idea, at the right time for your industry? Are the features attractive to customers and do they care enough to change current habits? Is your addressable market big enough to generate adequate revenue for a successful business? Our research tools can help […]
Week 4: Pricing, Costs, and Launch Preparation Get clear up front on your business costs, how to establish prices and project profitability, considering the value proposition of your product or service. Are your costs and profit margins designed to reach industry norms? Is your pricing strategy appropriate to engage and retain customers? Will this business […]
Not sure where to get money for your business? Wondering about grants, angel investors, banks, non-bank lenders? It doesn't matter if you're brand new to business or if you've been in […]
Week 5: Marketing, Sales, and Your Brand Curious about navigating online sales and marketing vs. traditional methods? Do you want to explore how to best launch a new product or service? Could you use help building the value of your brand and how to communicate how your business is better or different? In this workshop, […]