Loudoun County Small Business Development Center-can help you turn your hobby into a full time business by guiding you through the process of licenses and permits as well as the development of business plan. Contact them by phone for more information including various classes held at your local Library at 703-430-7222.

Need more guidance on writing a Business Plan? Take a look at the following books on the subject.

Small Business Resource Center: Covers all major areas of starting and operating a business, including financing, management, marketing, human resources, franchising, accounting, and taxes. Quick links to business plans, legal forms, and a "How To" menu make this a great resource for startups and established businesses alike.

A quick guide to writing a Business Plan.

Organizing a Business Plan

Description of the Business - Where to Find the Data

The Industry

The Customers

The Competition

The Location

Selling and Advertising Strategies

Web Sites

Company Personnel and Managment

Financial Data

Accounting Records

Financial Ratios

The following sites and blogs can also help with local news and business trends:

Dulles South Online and Gateway to Loudoun County

The "Mom-Force" Work at Home Mom's Blog (Loudoun)

LoudounClear

Loudoun News Online