Small Business Education
Elevate Your Business: VI SBDC Small Business Education
The Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center (VI SBDC) offers continuous educational programming to equip USVI entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills needed to start, grow, and sustain successful businesses across St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John. Our programs are designed to be practical, timely, and accessible.
Comprehensive Training: Practical Skills for Growth
The VI SBDC offers a variety of small business education training seminars and workshops. These events are provided at low or no cost and are specifically designed to provide practical information that fuels business growth and development.
Training presents a great opportunity to get hands-on assistance in a group setting, all while networking and connecting with other small business owners and entrepreneurs.
| Program Type | Key Benefit | Typical Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Workshops | Deep, interactive dives into core business concepts with hands-on assistance. | Creating a Business Plan, Cash Flow Projections, Securing Funding, Financial Management, and Branding Essentials. |
| Seminars | Focused instruction on timely topics and compliance requirements. | Regulatory Updates (from DLCA), HR Compliance, Business Model Canvas, and Technology Adoption. |
Flexible Learning: Online and On-Demand
To better accommodate the busy schedule of the small business community, our training events are mostly offered online. This ensures accessibility no matter which island you are operating from.
• Live Webinars: Our webinars are hosted as live events, allowing for real-time Q&A with experts.
• On-Demand Access: After the live event, the sessions are converted into an on-demand format. We encourage you to watch at your leisure to fit your own schedule.
• Resource Support: We are happy to assist with your learning! Reach out to us for any additional training materials if needed.
Partnerships: Connecting You to Experts and Resources
The VI SBDC maximizes the quality and relevance of its training through strategic collaboration. We don’t just teach—we connect you to the resources that matter.
The VI SBDC collaborates and partners with federal and local business development agencies as well as national and local subject matter experts from both the private and public sectors. This network includes:
√ Federal partners like the SBA (Small Business Administration), the USPTO (US Patent and Trademark Office), and the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture).
√ Local economic drivers like the USVIEDA.
√ Local Chambers of Commerce and private-sector specialists.
This ensures you receive the most current information and best practices applicable to the USVI market.
Ready to Learn and Connect?
Education is the foundation of business stability and growth. Check our calendar and sign up for an upcoming event today!