Now accepting applications: New pilot program aims to help small retail businesses across Hampton Roads

Small biz boost: New program to help entrepreneurs in four local cities

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — A new program aims to pave the way toward money and support services for entrepreneurs in specific sections of Portsmouth, Norfolk, Newport News and Hampton. Retail Catalyst is a partnership among Retail Alliance, ABNB Federal Credit Union, NuMarket, the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center and other key collaborators. ABNB has created a pool of $500,000 of loan money for qualifying existing and prospective…

Now accepting applications: New pilot program aims to help small retail businesses across Hampton Roads

At Marker 20, you might find owner Carlyle Bland making drinks. He opened the restaurant over 20 years ago and has learned a lot since.I spend most of my time on insurance, payroll, lease negotiations. Those are things no one tells you about," Bland explained.Those are also things the new Hampton Roads Retail Catalyst pilot program can help small businesses with.This is a catalyst for small retailers to grow and thrive," Retail Alliance Presiden…

Small Business Britain launches live event to boost microbusinesses

In a major new move to support the UK’s smallest businesses to scale, Small Business Britain is launching an intensive, all-day small business training event this autumn, as part of the return of its popular Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme.