VCE Prince William Financial Ed & Housing Counseling

VCE Prince William Financial Ed & Housing Counseling Free, PWC & nearby areas. OHCD, VHDA 1st time home buyer, financial education,1-1 counseling, Foreclosure, Reverse Mortgage Counseling.

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๐ŸŽค Week 10: From Mumbles to Money MakersTen down, almost done! ๐ŸŽ‰ We hit the infamous Week 10 of the Start SMART Small Bus...
12/03/2025

๐ŸŽค Week 10: From Mumbles to Money Makers

Ten down, almost done! ๐ŸŽ‰ We hit the infamous Week 10 of the Start SMART Small Business Series, focusing on the Pitch!

Coach Siragusa from SBDC helped our students iron out the crinkles, eliminate the "uhms," and turn their 5-minute rambles into compelling, concise pitches. By the end of the night, every student was ready to face a room full of venture capitalists.

Great job, team! Next stop: Funding! ๐Ÿš€

Apply today to become a Master Financial Education Volunteer. Learn how you can help others to make smart money decision...
12/01/2025

Apply today to become a Master Financial Education Volunteer. Learn how you can help others to make smart money decisions and understand how to empower themselves to reach their financial goals.

Applications are currently being accepted now and through February 4, 2026.

Join us to learn more on understanding credit reports and scores. This session will be presented virtually on 12/11/2025...
12/01/2025

Join us to learn more on understanding credit reports and scores. This session will be presented virtually on 12/11/2025 at 7:00pm. To sign up for this session, click on this link to be sent registration info and the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/UnderstandImproveCreditReportScore

Join us to learn more on preparing for financing your higher education in 2026. Topics covered in the virtual session wi...
11/26/2025

Join us to learn more on preparing for financing your higher education in 2026. Topics covered in the virtual session will explain the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other student loan options. This class is ideal for both parents and future college students to attend.

Sign up here to receive registration info and Zoom link: https://bit.ly/PayingforCollegeStudentLoans

From the classroom to the spotlight! ๐Ÿ’กWe loved seeing our 2024 and 2025 Start SMART participants trading notes for netwo...
11/21/2025

From the classroom to the spotlight! ๐Ÿ’ก

We loved seeing our 2024 and 2025 Start SMART participants trading notes for networking at the Prince William Department of Economic and Tourismโ€™s 3rd Annual Make Your Mark awards.

The backdrop was the stunning National Museum of the Marine Corps, but we think these entrepreneurs were the real view. Thanks for making us look good, everyone! ๐Ÿ˜‰

Check out the photos below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

Who needs a crystal ball when you have a solid Cash Flow Forecast? ๐Ÿ”ฎ๐Ÿ’ธWeek 9 of Start SMART is in the books! Today we tac...
11/19/2025

Who needs a crystal ball when you have a solid Cash Flow Forecast? ๐Ÿ”ฎ๐Ÿ’ธ

Week 9 of Start SMART is in the books! Today we tackled the part of business that keeps the lights on: Forecasting and Cash Flow Management.

We moved past the "dreaming" phase and into the "measuring" phase. We geeked out on industry-specific KPIs and learned exactly what numbers we need to hit to succeed.

A huge shoutout to SBDC Director Timm Johnson for arming our entrepreneurs with a host of financial templates. No reinventing the wheel hereโ€”just plugging in the numbers for success! ๐Ÿš€

** The Countdown:** Only 4 weeks left until the Pitch Competition on Dec 16th! The pressure is on, but so is the preparation.

๐Ÿš€ Week 7 of Start SMART: Acquiring Customers Like a Pro! ๐ŸŽฏThis week, we dove deep into the strategic side of growth with...
11/06/2025

๐Ÿš€ Week 7 of Start SMART: Acquiring Customers Like a Pro! ๐ŸŽฏ
This week, we dove deep into the strategic side of growth with SBDC Director Timm Johnson and the legendary George "Coach" Siragusa. The whiteboard practically glowed under the intense discussion on Customer Acquisition!

If you were there, you know the concepts of CAC and the difference between Markup vs. Margin really hit home. Itโ€™s like discovering the secret handshake to making actual profitโ€”no more guessing games! Some serious "Aha!" moments were had.

Huge thanks to Timm and Coach for giving us the playbook on how to find, win, and keep customers without accidentally spending a fortune. Now, go forth and calculate those margins! ๐Ÿ“ˆ

What was your biggest takeaway from this week's session? Share your "Aha!" moment below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿš€ Halfway to Pitch Day!Six down, a few to go! The Start SMART Small Business Series is hitting its stride. This week, we...
10/30/2025

๐Ÿš€ Halfway to Pitch Day!

Six down, a few to go! The Start SMART Small Business Series is hitting its stride. This week, we learned from the best: Virginia Cooperative Extension's Chuck Botwright broke down the magic of Financial Management and Recordkeeping. More importantly, Mason SBDC Director Timm Johnson dropped the Pitch Competition blueprint (rules, judging, and timeline) for our big day on December 16th. Time to turn those receipts into riches and those ideas into a winning pitch! Who's ready? ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ’ผ

The "SMART" in Start SMART is really starting to show! ๐Ÿ˜‰We wrapped up Week 5โ€”a deep dive into Managing and Leveraging Yo...
10/23/2025

The "SMART" in Start SMART is really starting to show! ๐Ÿ˜‰

We wrapped up Week 5โ€”a deep dive into Managing and Leveraging Your Digital Footprintโ€”and the questions are getting deliciously specific! The transition from general learning to applying this to your unique business is our favorite part.

Keep those thoughtful, business-centric questions coming! You're building an incredible foundation. ๐Ÿ’ช

Topic Highlight: Making sure your online presence is working for you.

๐Ÿ€ Talk about lucky number 13! ๐ŸฅณWe just added a phenomenal "baker's dozen" of Master Financial Education Volunteer Instru...
10/23/2025

๐Ÿ€ Talk about lucky number 13! ๐Ÿฅณ

We just added a phenomenal "baker's dozen" of Master Financial Education Volunteer Instructors to our roster! That's 13 brilliant minds ready to put their expertise to work.

Get ready, Prince William County! With this incredible team, we're boosting financial literacy across the community, one smart decision at a time. The future of financial education just got a whole lot brighter! โœจ

You know a class is going well when the students start looking less like attendees and more like CEOs-in-training. Week ...
10/15/2025

You know a class is going well when the students start looking less like attendees and more like CEOs-in-training. Week 4 of our Start SMART series was a hit, with the incredible Bernard Ferret from the SBDC breaking down Marketing Strategies. The engagement is off the charts, and these business pitches are about to be ๐Ÿ”ฅ.

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