
Your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a front-line, immediate response, high-impact program designed to facilitate small business growth, job creation, and access to capital. Staffed with highly trained business advisors who offer business advising and technical services at no charge. In addition, the SBDC offers low-cost training workshops
for entrepreneurs in all industries, at all stages of business development. Our statewide network offers a wide range of services including:
Free one-on-one business counseling |
Financial projections development |
Workshops and training programs |
Cash flow analysis |
Strategic business planning |
Identifying sources of capital |
Market feasibility and research |
Business assessment valuation |
Marketing strategy development |
Inventory control assessment |
Since 1985, the SBDC program has fostered a strong climate for small business growth with many local community partners including college and universities, economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, and other community organizations. The Ohio SBDC program is the driving force behind small business success.
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The Small Business Development Centers of Ohio program is partially funded by the Ohio Department of Development and the U.S. Small Business Administration. The support given through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of any of the co-sponsor(s)' or participant(s)' opinions, products, or services. Special arrangements for disabled individuals will be made if requested in advance. The program is offered through a partnership between the Ohio Department of Development and the U.S. Small Business Administration, and is provided on a nondiscriminatory basis.
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