01 · FIND YOUR WAY
Navigate SBA.gov
Get an overview of the newly updated SBA website and learn where to find helpful information for starting a business.
Small Business Start-Up Course
Start your business.
Find your next step.
An afternoon of practical starting points, helpful no-cost resources, and answers to your questions about starting a small business.
Mathews EDA · Small Business Administration, Richmond office
- When
- 2026
- Time
- 1:00–5:00 p.m.Eastern Time
- Where
- Chesapeake Bank10458 Buckley Hall Rd · Mathews
- Registration
- Required · Class size limitedRSVP by November 14
A practical place to begin
An idea is a beginning.
Know where to go next.
The Mathews Economic Development Authority, in conjunction with the Richmond office of the Small Business Administration, will offer an overview session on starting a small business.
Learn how to navigate SBA.gov, explore available business resources, and bring your questions to a closing Q&A session.
Small Business Start-Up CourseOne afternoon · Resources to help you get started
02 · BUILD YOUR PLAN
From idea to plan
Explore no-cost resources that can help with the development of a business plan.
03 · KNOW YOUR RESOURCES
Connect with support
Learn about available resources for business counseling and contracting.
04 · ASK YOUR QUESTIONS
Make time for Q&A
Bring your remaining questions to a question-and-answer session at the end of the overview.
Register for the course
A first step toward
what comes next.
Complete the form to register your interest in attending. Registration is required, and class size is limited. Please submit one form for each person attending.
- Date
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- Time
- 1:00–5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- Location
- Chesapeake Bank
10458 Buckley Hall Rd
Mathews, Virginia - RSVP by
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
Have a question in mind?
Use the optional question field to share a topic you would like addressed during the session.
Mathews EDA · SBA Richmond office
Bring your idea. Bring your questions.
Explore business planning, counseling, contracting, and the resources available through the Small Business Administration.
Tools for your next step
Keep your idea moving forward.
Explore practical guides and tools from Mathews EDA, wherever you are in your business journey.
Plan your launch
Start a business
Follow the steps from your first idea to opening your doors in Mathews.
Explore the guideWork through the numbers
Business calculators
Estimate startup costs, explore pricing, and understand what it takes to break even.
Find a calculatorSee where you stand
Business health check
Review your margins, cash position, and growth readiness to identify your next priorities.
Check your business