Ohio Small Business Guide
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Starting a Business
If you are thinking of starting a small business, or already own a small business, several free counseling and training programs are available to help you get started and expand your operations. Services cover all aspects of starting and running a business, from getting loans and financing for starting or expanding to developing business plans and marketing strategies.
- Ohio Small Business Development Center
Provides free start-up advice, training and counseling services to entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the state. Supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Ohio District Office
Offers business development counseling and training programs and information on SBA loan programs.
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives Association) is a nonprofit organization and SBA resource partner dedicated to helping small business growth through free mentoring and business counseling and low-cost workshops. Contact your local SCORE for small business development programs in your area:
- Akron - Akron SCORE
- Athens - Appalachian SCORE
- Cincinnati - Greater Cincinnati SCORE
- Cleveland - Cleveland SCORE
- Columbus - Columbus SCORE
- Dayton - Dayton SCORE
- Mansfield - North Central Ohio SCORE
- Newark - Licking County SCORE
- North Canton - Canton Regional SCORE
- Toledo - Toledo SCORE
- Youngstown - Youngstown SCORE
Doing Business in Ohio
From getting a business license to filing your taxes, the following sites provides resources you need to start and manage a business in Ohio.
- Ohio Business Portal
Resources you need to start and operate a business in Ohio, file your business taxes, get a business license and much more.
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