Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing you can greatly increase your odds of success. About this Event: The Ohio SBDC team are experts in helping you understand what you will need and how to deal with your bank. Our SBDC Center facilitatedContinue reading…
Conducting and digesting research is one of the most important things you'll do when planning a new business. But where do you begin? What questions are you answering? Where do you look for answers? And, how do you do research correctly and efficiently without breaking the bank? The answers are all at the Columbus MetropolitanContinue reading…
Kiva Informational Session and Showcase of Current Kiva Borrowers Seeking Support About this Event Kiva, a pioneering crowdfunding platform started in 2005, enables individuals who do not have access to traditional funding, to start, sustain or grow a small business. This provides the individuals the chance to create economic opportunities for themselves. The platform providesContinue reading…
Would you like to understand some basics about Intellectual Property (IP) and how IP protections can be important to your start-up business? Are you curious about how to develop and protect your brand? Join us for this installment in our Business Clinic Series for a journey into the world of intellectual property. About this eventContinue reading…
Let’s explore what makes a great job description, onboarding plan, and employee handbook. About this event Join us for this one-hour installment in our Business Clinic Series on the HR basics of job descriptions, onboarding, as well as what goes in your employee handbook. Speaker: Teresa Stevenson Teresa is the Founder and Principal Consultant of All Things InContinue reading…
About This Event Are you thinking of starting your own small business, but don't know which business entity you should elect, or how an attorney can help? Wondering how an LLC differs from a Sole Proprietorship? Do you need contracts? If so, join us for this one-hour installment in our Business Clinic Series for allContinue reading…
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin Whether you are launching a new business, need to increase awareness, achieve sales goals, or diversify your targetContinue reading…
About this Event: B.A.S.E. is the Basis of a Successful Enterprise. B.A.S.E. will help you discover what it will take for you to build a business around your dreams andContinue reading…
Join the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College in partnership with the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center for a podcast-style discussion designed to dig into the topics that are impacting your businessContinue reading…
Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing you can greatly increase your odds of success. About this Event:Continue reading…
Every business needs liability insurance, but which coverage is best for your business? About this Event: Are you thinking of starting your own small business? Have you already started oneContinue reading…
Kiva Informational Session and Showcase of Current Kiva Borrowers Seeking Support About this Event Kiva, a pioneering crowdfunding platform started in 2005, enables individuals who do not have access toContinue reading…
Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing you can greatly increase your odds of success. About this Event: The Ohio SBDC team are experts in helping you understand what you will need and how to deal with your bank. Our SBDC Center facilitatedContinue reading…
Every business needs liability insurance, but which coverage is best for your business? About this Event: Are you thinking of starting your own small business? Have you already started one and are wondering what types of insurance you need? If so, join us for this one-hour installment in our Business Clinic Series for all theContinue reading…
About this event: Discover what it takes to be “export-ready.” Roberta Winch, Director of Export Assistance Network for Central Ohio, explains the export services offered to Ohio tax-paying companies –Continue reading…
Join the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College in partnership with the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center for a podcast-style discussion designed to dig into the topics that are impacting your businessContinue reading…
Business tax laws, legal structure, deductions and expenses explained by local CPAs and tax professionals. Existing or prospective small business owners or the self-employed person can learn about their federalContinue reading…
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Email: sbdc@cscc.edu
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