Expand Your Business

To increase your odds of a successful business, create your Business Plan to make sure your business is prepared for the next step.
SCORE Business plan template

Finding the right location using Virginia site location tools
Some of the statutes and regulations enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) require that notices be provided to employees and/or posted in the workplace.

Business Opportunities with Commonwealth of Virginia
Business Opportunities with Federal Government
Apply for SWaM Certification
Apply for DBE Certification
Apply for Federal Certification from the US SBA
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) provides procurement assistance.
Commodity Codes
- NAICS Codes (North American Industry Classification System). Click here.
- NIGP Codes (National Institute of Government Purchasing). Click here.

Highly-skilled workers are available through cost-saving apprenticeships.
The Commonwealth of Virginia offers direct assistance in finding the right employee for the job.
Withholding and unemployment tax account in the name of each employee you hire.
If you employ three or more employees, be aware of the requirements for workers' compensation.
At the federal level, make sure you've completed the necessary forms.
Find localized , flexible, and customized training to meet business needs at Virginia's community colleges.
Virginia offers assistance with recruiting and training of new employees.
Assistance with Agribusiness.

Virginia Economic Development Partnership can help you to export to international markets.
International Trade Administration can provide export solutions and U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEACs) provides assistance to businesses new to exporting.
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim Bank) provides financing solutions – including export credit insurance, working capital guarantees, and guarantees of commercial loans to foreign buyers – to empower exporters of U.S. goods and services to start exporting.
SBA Export Express Loan

EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS