Jolie Spiers

From Service to Startups

November 1, 2024

My father served in the United States Air Force for 27 years. He retired the summer I graduated from Hampton’s...

Every Business Needs a Disaster Preparedness Plan

June 14, 2024

I meet with small business owners every day and most of them share the same pain point: so much to...

How to Wow an Investor

April 15, 2024

A few issues ago I wrote about the importance of an elevator pitch and asked small business owners to imagine...

Wages, Prices & Demand

March 1, 2024

In the last issue of CoVaBIZ we went micro with a conversation about how to create the perfect elevator pitch....

The Perfect Elevator Pitch

January 1, 2024

We’ve all seen Shark Tank or similar scenario where hopeful business owners stand before a panel of investors with five...

The Challenge of Accessing Capital

October 22, 2023

What is the biggest challenge faced by small business owners?” It’s a question I often hear, and one that’s almost...

Perspectives on Coastal Virginia’s Small Business Scene

September 1, 2023

From your favorite ice cream shop to your local auto shop, small businesses provide the products and services that we...

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