Tag: small businesses

Long-term success in ALX

By Kassidy McDonald │[email protected] In every city, there are certain businesses that are able to withstand the test of time. The secret? These establishments rely...

SBDC introduces website program

By Liana Hardy | [email protected] The Alexandria Small Business Development Center will open applications for its new website design program on 9 a.m. Friday in...

AEDP launches next phase of grant program

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] With indoor operations still presenting health risks for businesses and the colder months approaching, the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership plans...

Summer Sidewalk Sale takes place this weekend

By Olivia Tucker | [email protected] The city’s annual Summer Sidewalk Sale takes place this weekend in Old Town and Del Ray. On Aug. 15 and 16,...

The Business Plan with Bill Reagan: Celebrating small businesses

The week of May 6 is being celebrated across the country as Small Business Week, highlighting the importance of small businesses to the U.S....

The Business Plan: Why small businesses fail

By Bill Reagan It’s widely held that small businesses often fail. SBA’s metrics show two-thirds survive at least two years, but only half make it...