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Local Fashionista Turns Personal Styling Services Side-Hustle Into A Business

Under Chic Stripes, owner Sydney Bass provides one-on-one, done with you personal styling services for women and a do-at-your-pace style...

Online Working Capital

Written by CMG News Contributor, Doug Carleton Of all the different kinds of financing used by business owners, one of the most prevalent...

How Convenient Is It For You Customers To Purchase From You?

Written by CMG News Contributor, Doug Carleton Why get out of your Barcalounger when you can touch a button and purchase all kinds of...

CMG Gives Back - BE KIND RVA!

Our Marketing Associate, Luke Stackow, used his entrepreneurial spirit to spread a little kindness. Through the non-profit he founded, BE...

Locally Owned Delivery Co-op Helps Keep Restaurant Doors Open During The Pandemic

LoCo Richmond originated to help keep local restaurants' doors open during the pandemic. They educate business owners in knowing that...

The Value Of The Business Model Canvas

Written by CMG News Contributor, Doug Carleton What would you see if you could step back and see your whole business as if you were...

Hand-Poured Candle Business Was Business Owners' Saving Grace

Hill and River Collection was created by husband and wife duo Reggie and Kena Odrick. Their candles are hand-poured in small batches with...

Why Is Your Balance Sheet So Important To A Bank?

Written by CMG News Contributor, Doug Carleton Do banks care whether or not you are making a profit? You may be making a profit but still...

Investment Advisor Firm Remain Laser Focused Throughout The Pandemic

Patina Wealth is an independent, fee-only Registered Investment Advisor with offices in Charlottesville and Richmond. Being independent...

Why You Should Invest In South Texas Wastewater Project on InfraShares

InfraShares is a crowdfunding platform that allows anyone to invest in innovative infrastructure projects and companies, regardless of...

What Is Your Customer Thinking?

Written by CMG News Contributor, Doug Carleton As the money starts to flow in and all these positive things are happening – more...

Local Joint Is Grateful To Continue Thriving Amid COVID-19

Four Brothers Bistro and Grill is a family-owned business that serves fresh 7oz patty burgers, authentic Philly cheesesteaks, subs, and...

Will Rising Interest Rates Affect Small Business Loans?

Written by CMG News Contributor, Doug Carleton Recently I have pointed out that if a business owner was considering applying for a loan...

Jennie Wood Quoted in Richmond Times Dispatch

Being a single parent is hard, but being a single parent in the middle of a pandemic while having to juggle working and teaching from...

River Road Living Feature - The Brinkerhoff Family

We are excited to showcase that our Director of Administration + Community Relations, Lynette Brinkerhoff, and her family were recently...

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