For over a decade, the Mason Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at George Mason University- Mason Enterprise Center at the School of Public Policy has been assisting small business owners in Northern Virginia. Our team provides one-on-one counseling services to small businesses in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William Counties at no cost to our clients thanks to the generosity of our sponsors.

To request counseling, please submit our short request for counseling form.

We will contact you to confirm receipt of your online request for counseling and request a copy of your business plan. Please note that all counseling sessions are by-appointment only and counseling is business-plan focused. During your initial counseling session, the Initial Counselor will review the operations of Mason SBDC, provide feedback on your business plan, and identify the main areas of focus for future counseling sessions at Mason SBDC. Follow-up counseling sessions are typically held quarterly, customized to your immediate needs, and led by one of the members of our team of subject matter experts.