Client Tools

Access tools and resources shared along with the Business Essentials Training (BET) sessions.

Clients working to earn the BET Certificate can find the required homework assignments to complete as part of the training program on this page. CV SBDC Advisors are available to help with assignments as needed.

Business Planning Tools & Resources

Starting Your Business Class

On-Demand Virtual Course: Watch this 90-minute Starting Your Business course as a head-start to launch your business. Access the recording, presentation slides, and handouts/resources HERE.

Live Monthly Class: Attend the 2-hour class live. Offered monthly, presented by team members from CV SBDC, CIC, and Central Virginia SCORE. Access our online calendar to register.

As a program available through the Small Business Administration (SBA), CV SBDC is required to track proof of impact from our services to the local small business community. We need your help to comply with this requirement from SBA as well as our other funding sponsors. Any information disclosed will be held in strict confidence.

Report Impact

Grants, Loans, and Conservation Opportunities for Virginia Farmers and Agribusiness

Webinar presented October 26, 2022

Hosted by the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center and Culpeper County Department of Economic Development

Virginia agricultural producers and agribusiness enjoy a host of grants, loans, and conservation support not available to other industries. If you work with farmers, agribusiness, or value-added product producers, you don’t want to miss this webinar. The Directors of Virginia’s major agricultural programs will discuss in detail each grant, loan, and conservation opportunity offered by their Agency. 

Access the webinar recording and slides

Foodshed Capital provdes low-interest loans and customized business resources for regenerative farmers and food entrepreneurs. 

Visit the Foodshed Capital website