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Start, Manage, and Grow Your Business

AEDP provides free-to-you services to help you start and scale your business. If you’re in the City of Alexandria, we can help. Get started by requesting a counseling session today.

Schedule a Counseling Session

Get Help, Customized to YOUR Business Needs

Your business is unique. That’s why we offer custom, one-on-one counseling. We’ll match you with an experienced coach who can help you navigate your specific challenges. (Remember, it’s free.)

Request a Counseling Session

Join the Alexandria Business Ecosystem

Alexandria, Virginia, is home to some of the best, most-successful small businesses in the world. Network and share knowledge with your fellow entrepreneurs by joining a local Business Association.

Find a Business Association

Learn How to Legally Set Up Your Business

The first step to starting any business is getting set up with the federal, Virginia, and Alexandria governments. We made a video to help you navigate each system. Watch and learn and reach out to us if you have any questions!