Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Ohio Small Business Development Center ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://sbdccolumbus.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://sbdccolumbus.com/blog/) - [End of Life Caregivers](https://sbdccolumbus.com/end-of-life-caregivers/) - Death is a subject so taboo that people are often in need of comfort and familiarity wherever they can get it. Jessica Boyd was a private caregiver when she came across an ad for a women’s mentor meeting at her local Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC). She attended just to see what it would - [Tail Wags Playground](https://sbdccolumbus.com/tail-wags-playground/) - Born in Peru, Stefannie Sanchez moved to the United States with her family when she was young. Without speaking any English, she came to Ohio with hopes of building a new life. Sanchez comes from a family of entrepreneurs and her Dad owned his first business by the time he was 18-years old. She always - [Dublin Vision](https://sbdccolumbus.com/dublin-vision/) - More than 116,000 Ohioans will have vision impairment by the age of 40, but thinking about our vision typically happens only at an annual checkup. In Cara Lai’s case, she grew up knowing she wanted to go to school for optometry and continued to push her knowledgeof vision science, especially for children. She worked for - [Brown’s Tire Sales, LLC](https://sbdccolumbus.com/browns-tire-sales-llc/) - Tammy Brown and her son Lonnie are a mother and son team that own Brown’s Tire Sales in Columbus, Ohio. The business originally launched more than 30 years ago by Tommy Brown who has now passed it down to his wife and son. In the early 1990’s the county approached the Brown’s regarding code violations and concerns - [Goal Setting In Your Small Business](https://sbdccolumbus.com/goals/) - I am a big believer that if you can dream it you can do it. However, to make this work you need to go beyond the dream stage and build structure that will allow you to execute. This is where goal setting comes in. Here are a few tips that you may not have heard - [Planning Your Small Business Start-Up](https://sbdccolumbus.com/planning-business-startup/) - The first thing that you get to understand is that the key to building a successful business is figuring out who your customers are and how you can bring value to those customers. Once you understand how you bring value to your customers you will then be able to figure out how to monitize around this - [Small Business Owners Guide To Planning And Building A Great Website](https://sbdccolumbus.com/small-business-websites/) - Want to find more customers and make more money in your business…Start with a great website. Sounds logical, right? So why is that so many business websites miss the mark with customers? It’s easy, they aren’t web developers they are business owners. When they start working on a site owners can get distracted by the bells and - [How to Set Up a Business in Ohio the Easy Way](https://sbdccolumbus.com/how-to-set-up-a-business-in-ohio/) - One of the most asked and basic questions I have gotten over the years as a business consultant goes something like this: ‘How do I get my business set up and get all the licenses I need?’ That question is often followed up with a concern about taxes or payroll and the difficulty in doing - [Five Things To Know Before Your Start Your First Business](https://sbdccolumbus.com/five-things-to-know-before-your-start-your-first-business/) - You're ready to start your first business. You have probably thought of a million things you need to do to open the business but unless you have been there before there are five things you won’t know that will trip you up. Everything Costs More Than You Expected ~ You have probably been working on a business a plan that - [Growing Your Small Business In August](https://sbdccolumbus.com/growing-your-small-business-in-august/) - So here we are in the month of August. I bet you are getting a bunch of out of office replies when you call or send an email looking for an appointment. Here some tips to help you come through the August slowdowns stronger than ever. - [Surviving the Summer Sales Slump](https://sbdccolumbus.com/surviving-the-summer-sales-slump/) - Caught in the dog days of a summer time sales taking a dip? Wondering how you can cool off the stagnant revenue slide? With many clients focusing on back to school expenses and the like you may be feeling a bit scorched. Well here’s a few ways to glide into fall on a high note. - [Best Sales Tip Ever](https://sbdccolumbus.com/best-sales-tip-ever/) - What does your does your sales funnel look like? Plenty of hot prospects ready to buy or a bunch of maybes with people wanting to take some time to think about it? The worst response you can get is “Maybe”. “Maybe" will never get you to your business goals. - [Maximize Your Holiday Results By Standing Out](https://sbdccolumbus.com/learn-to-stand-out/) - Being good is the worst thing you can do. People remember the great and the bad but not the good. If you are providing a good service and doing good work you will be lumped in with everyone else. To succeed you need to be STAND OUT! - [We Are Hiring! Specialist Needed](https://sbdccolumbus.com/we-are-hiring/) - Position SummaryThe Specialist for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) performs a variety of supportive tasks, as assigned by the Director, SBDC. This position is responsible for data entry of all SBDC training sessions into State CRM database, maintenance of all SBDC client, training and PROS files per SBA defined guidelines, and collect SBDC economic - [We're hiring! VISTA 2021](https://sbdccolumbus.com/were-hiring-vista-2021/) - [Covid-19 - Re-opening Ohio](https://sbdccolumbus.com/covid-19-re-opening-ohio/) - Beginning Friday, May 1st Ohio will begin to re-open from the Stay-At-Home order to much different workplaces than we left behind at the beginning of this year. As we move closer toward recovery, we would like to share resources that will be beneficial as you prepare to re-open. RESPONSIBLE RESTARTOHIO – This website provides guidance - [Update on Accepting and Processing EIDL and PPP Loan Programs](https://sbdccolumbus.com/update-from-sba-on-accepting-and-processing-eidl-and-ppp-loan-programs/) - On April 16 the SBA/US Treasury announced that the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) have loaned out the allocation of funds provided in the CARES Act thus shutting down the programs. Congress is taking actions to re-appropriate funds to these programs which should be complete by April 24. I - [The Best Free Market Research Tools: Progress, Not Panic Video Series](https://sbdccolumbus.com/the-best-free-market-research-tools/) - It’s always a smart move to stay focused on the marketplace, monitoring shifts in needs and attitudes concerning the products or services your business is offering. Whether it is during an economic boom, or during uncertain and challenging economic times, keeping your eyes and ears tuned to customer problems is a key factor to business - [Take Action: Progress, Not Panic Video Series](https://sbdccolumbus.com/take-action-progress-not-panic-video-series/) - We have been hearing daily from many small business clients that are experiencing big challenges to survive during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many are facing a continued decline in sales and orders. As a business owner, this creates an anxiety and uncertainty that the business may not survive, and the feeling of having little control. Not - [Progress, Not Panic 2020: New Video Series from SBDC](https://sbdccolumbus.com/progress-not-panic-2020-new-video-series-from-sbdc/) - The Ohio SBDC at Columbus State Community College would like to announce a new video series called Progress – Not Panic 2020. This video series is aimed at small businesses and start-ups that may need guidance, solutions, encouragement as well as the latest information to help navigate during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. During these twice - [Get Your Food Business Going and Growing](https://sbdccolumbus.com/get-your-food-business-going-and-growing/) - Join the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State (SBDC), for a new series of programs designed to connect you to experts who will show you how to build a great food based business. The sessions target various food opportunities from Farmers Markets to Food Trucks and Restaurants. All attendees will have the opportunity - [Announcing the Fall Business Growth Series](https://sbdccolumbus.com/announcing-the-fall-business-growth-series/) - Join the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State (SBDC), for a Fall Business Success Series. This new series is designed for new or existing small business owners to position their business for growth and expansion. - [The Ohio SBDC Welcomes Ellen Harvey to the Team](https://sbdccolumbus.com/the-ohio-sbdc-welcomes-ellen-harvey-to-the-team/) - Ellen Harvey joins the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State. Ellen also serves as the Capital Access Manager for Kiva Columbus - [What to expect for the 2018 tax season?](https://sbdccolumbus.com/what-to-expect-for-the-2018-tax-season/) - The IRS is still working diligently to finalize forms and sort out details of deductions for the 2018 tax season, most small business owners will be content with the changes, but as a business owner this year and moving forward you may have to do some tax planning, you will have to keep track of - [White Castle – Cherry Blossom Sliders Anyone?  ](https://sbdccolumbus.com/white-castle-cherry-blossom-sliders-anyone/) - White Castle, the oldest fast food company in the United States, opened their doors to the Columbus market in 1929 and has made the city home to their corporate headquarters. In 2017 they expanded upon their almost 400 domestic locations with a new international market – China – with two Castles in Shanghai. On September - [Is Your Business Ready for the Holidays?](https://sbdccolumbus.com/is-your-business-ready-for-the-holidays/) - With the start of fall and temperatures turning cooler one can’t help but think of the coming holiday season. For most of us that conjures up visions of family food and fun but for small business owners it also means increased inventory, holiday staffing nightmares and long nights. Here are some tips to help you - [The # 1 Asset that Drives Your Business Success – YOUR PEOPLE!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/the-1-asset-that-drives-your-business-success-your-people/) - Your Customers: You may think you’re the boss of your business but in reality YOUR CUSTOMERS are! They tell you what and when they want it, how much they’re willing to pay for it, and work with you based on their expectations. And, most importantly, THEY are the ones that PAY YOU! If they aren’t - [Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month](https://sbdccolumbus.com/celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month/) - From September 15th to October 15th we celebrate the culture and contributions of Hispanic Immigrants and American citizens whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. During this time period seven of those countries celebrate their Independence Day. At the Ohio SBDC Latino Center at Columbus State we work with entrepreneurs - [Top 5 Common International Intellectual Property Issues Affecting U.S. Small Businesses](https://sbdccolumbus.com/top-5-common-international-intellectual-property-issues-affecting-u-s-small-businesses/) - I recently returned from the America’s Small Business Development Center’s annual conference in Washington, D.C. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Experts from the Global Intellectual Property Academy and Office of Governmental Affairs provided a “top 5” list that captures common international intellectual property issues - [Why does personal credit matter if I’m getting a business loan?](https://sbdccolumbus.com/why-does-personal-credit-matter-if-im-getting-a-business-loan/) - So your business plan is complete and you’re all set to go to the bank for a small business loan but have you checked you personal credit score? You may ask yourself, why does my personal credit matter if I’m getting a small “business” loan? Well I hate to break it to you, but your - [Business Tip of the Month - Networking, yes, we mean face-to-face](https://sbdccolumbus.com/business-tip-of-the-month-networking-yes-we-mean-face-to-face/) - As a business owner, you probably have a website, a business Facebook page, maybe a blog, an e-mail marketing newsletter, a twitter account, you’re linked in to LinkedIn, and maybe you’re even posting things on the newest social media craze. You’re doing everything possible to get your message out to increase awareness, and obtain that - [Ohio Export Internship Program expands Ohio companies export potential!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/ohio-export-internship-program-expands-ohio-companies-export-potential/) - Think Exporting Is a Great Idea but Don’t Know How or Have The Time? Consider participating in the Ohio Export Internship Program! On Thursday, August 9th, the seventh annual class of the Ohio Export Internship Program (OEIP) graduated in a ceremony held at the Ohio State House atrium. The grant funded program developed by the - [Mercadito Raices is a hit at the Latino Festival!!!!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/mercadito-raices-is-a-hit-at-the-latino-festival/) - In its second year, Mercadito Raíces, a Latino food business incubation program of our Latino Center hosted 5 vendors at the Latino Festival, August 11th and 12th in downtown Columbus, Ohio at Genoa Park. The Mercadito Raíces program is a 5 month training program where Latino food vendors turn their business idea into reality. During - [Revive your Business in 7 steps using Social Media](https://sbdccolumbus.com/sales-in-a-summer-slump-use-social-media-to-revive-your-business/) - Depending on your business August can be an exceptional month; for clothing and school supply retailers it could be fantastic, for others not so much. Every business experiences its low sales periods as it flows through its natural industry seasonality. So whether your low period is August or another month throughout the year there are - [Top 3 SBIR Funding takeaways from the SBIR Road Tour](https://sbdccolumbus.com/top-3-sbir-funding-takeaways-from-the-sbir-road-tour/) - Living in the small business and start up world for 15-plus years, I’ve observed much. Including the never ending hunt for government grant money from clients looking to capitalize on this perceived gift opportunity. The fact is, for the typical for-profit business, this gift opportunity is mostly a mirage. Except when it comes to SBIR, - [Need Help with Bookkeeping? Here's 3 Reasons to Consider QuickBooks...](https://sbdccolumbus.com/need-help-with-bookkeeping-heres-3-reasons-to-consider-quickbooks/) - Have you ever told yourself that you don’t have time to keep records for your business? Well the truth is you can’t afford not to. You have to know how much you owe your creditors and more importantly who owes you and when! Cash is the name of the game and QuickBooks helps you to - [BOOTS TO BUSINESS REBOOT](https://sbdccolumbus.com/boots-to-business-reboot/) - Join us Thursday, November 3rd from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM as Certified Business Advisor and Ohio SBDC District Director Michael Bowers conducts step one of the Boots to Business The Entrepreneurship Track of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). This track is the two step entrepreneurship training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as - [Kevin Hammond, SBDC Manufacturing Business Advisor Awarded Ohio MEP Affiliate Partner of the Year 2016](https://sbdccolumbus.com/kevin-hammond-sbdc-manufacturing-business-advisor-awarded-ohio-mep-affiliate-partner-of-the-year-2016/) - During the annual One Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Conference on August 11th, Kevin Hammond of the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College (SBDC), received the award for ‘Affiliate Partner of the Year’ for Central Ohio. This is an annual award recognizing the most valued partners of each of the six Ohio - [National Center for the Middle Market & CIBER Global Summit](https://sbdccolumbus.com/national-center-for-the-middle-market-ciber-global-summit/) - Join the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) and the Fisher Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) for a global summit focused on trade and investment in the Western Hemisphere (North/Central/South America and the Caribbean). The half-day event will feature keynote speakers, a presentation on the latest research from NCMM and panel - [Thinking of Exporting to Indonesia? Here's Why You Should...](https://sbdccolumbus.com/thinking-of-exporting-to-indonesia-heres-why-you-should/) - In 2015, the State of Ohio exported $274.23 million dollars of product to Indonesia. That represented a 45.9% increase in exports from 2014. Oil Seeds/Grains, Aircraft; Spacecraft/parts, Industrial Machinery/Computers and Food Industry Residues/Animal Feed Prep represented the top 5 export categories for our State. Why Indonesia? Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy with a GDP - [Take ACTION to Increase Your Business Sales](https://sbdccolumbus.com/sales/) - Successful businesses are those that focus on sales actions and strategy execution. To support the growth needs of central Ohio businesses the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College (SBDC) has partnered with Brian Pitzer, CEO of Evolve Growth, to coach small business professionals through the process of creating and executing a - [Meet The New Job, Same At The Old Job](https://sbdccolumbus.com/meet-the-new-job-same-at-the-old-job/) - In 2013, after 25 years of working with small businesses, including 11 years with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), I was asked to step out of SBDC daily activity for a maximum of 18 months to assist Columbus State Community College with their workforce development efforts. 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Ofrecida por los Centros de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas (SBDC) de Ohio en Columbus State Community College, esta plataforma digital proporciona - [Marketing Plan Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/marketing-plan-workshop-7/) - “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 target audience, the marketing plan is your roadmap to achieve your desired business goals. In this workshop series Certified Business Advisor and Professional Certified Marketer Tonya Wilson will - [Ohio SBDC Edición Digital con Gibran Peña](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-edicion-digital-7/) - Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa Ohio SBDC – Edición Digital con Gibran Pena Tema: Bases para Elegir la Forma Legal de tu Negocio Ohio SBDC Edición Digital es una serie diseñada para brindar a emprendedores y dueños de pequeños negocios acceso a información práctica, herramientas útiles y recursos clave que les permitan fortalecer - [Small Business Breakthroughs with Dr. Thomas E. Becker](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-with-amazing-guests-16/) - Join the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College for a live podcast-style discussion designed to dig into the topics that are impacting your business and keeping you up at night. If you’re a small business owner who isn’t an HR expert and doesn’t have hours to spend on hiring and employee issues, - [Run Your Business & Rule Your Taxes](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/run-your-business-rule-your-taxes/) - Taxes: What You Do Daily Affects What You File Annually Master the "How-To" of Business Tax, from Daily Habits to Annual Filing. Did you miss the tax deadline? Still need to file. Just unclear on what to do? This tax class provides a practical understanding of filing a business tax return and an extension, organizing - [Small Business Breakthroughs - Live Q&A with SBDC Columbus!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-live-qa-with-sbdc-columbus/) - Join the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College for a podcast-style discussion designed to dig into the topics that are impacting your business and keeping you up at night. In honor of National Small Business Week, we are opening the floor to you. On May 7th, the Ohio SBDC at Columbus State Community College—recognized - [Ohio SBDC Edición Digital Con Lilly Cavanaugh - NSBW Edition](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-edicion-digital-con-lilly-cavanaugh-nsbw-edition/) - Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa Essential Insights and Resources for Small Business Success | Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa Learning About Programs and Opportunities: Ohio Department of Development Lilly Cavanaugh, Chief of the Minority Business Development Division En celebración de National Small Business Week, esta - [Small Business Breakthroughs with Sasikala Sundaram](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-with-amazing-guests-15/) - Join the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College for a podcast-style discussion designed to dig into the topics that are impacting your business and keeping you up at night. The April SBB Guest will be Sasikala Sundaram, Founder and CEO of Sastha AI Agency. We will be discussing AI implementation for small business - [Ohio SBDC Edición Digital Con Miguel Lazcano](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-edicion-digital-5/) - Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa Ohio SBDC – Edición Digital con Miguel Lazcano Tema: Inteligencia Artificial (IA) para tu Negocio: Lo Básico, Qué Hacer y Qué Evitar Ohio SBDC Edición Digital es una serie creada para ofrecer a emprendedores y dueños de pequeños negocios acceso a información práctica, herramientas útiles - [Ohio SBDC Edición Digital Con Mike Hadra](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-edicion-digital-4/) - Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa Entendiendo los Números de tu Negocio Ohio SBDC – Edición Digital con Mike Hadra Tema: Entendiendo los Números de tu Negocio ¿Quieres fortalecer tus conocimientos financieros para tomar mejores decisiones en tu negocio? Acompáñanos en Ohio SBDC Edición Digital, donde contaremos con la participación de - [Small Business Breakthroughs with Amazing Guests](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-with-amazing-guests-22/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. Guest and Topic will be announced closer to the event date. Guests are established business owners or small business - [Small Business Breakthroughs - SBDC Day Edition!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-with-amazing-guests-14/) - Join the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College for a podcast-style discussion designed to dig into the topics that are impacting your business and keeping you up at night. Join us as we celebrate SBDC Day with a special live recording of the Small Business Breakthroughs podcast. Our guest, Kiran Govindaraju, is a fintech - [Ohio SBDC Edición Digital with Rafael Simo](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-edicion-digital-3/) - Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa Descripción: Ohio SBDC – Edición Digital con Rafael Simo Tema: QuickBooks para Pequeños Negocios QuickBooks es una de las herramientas contables más utilizadas por pequeños negocios para organizar y entender sus finanzas. En esta edición digital del Ohio SBDC, Rafael Simo explicará qué es QuickBooks, - [Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-small-business-tax-workshop-15/) - 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 federal and state tax rights, requirements and responsibilities by attending the Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop. The workshop is designed to provide a general overview - [Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-small-business-tax-workshop-14/) - 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 federal and state tax rights, requirements and responsibilities by attending the Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop. The workshop is designed to provide a general overview - [Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-small-business-tax-workshop-13/) - 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 federal and state tax rights, requirements and responsibilities by attending the Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop. The workshop is designed to provide a general overview - [Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-small-business-tax-workshop-12/) - 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 federal and state tax rights, requirements and responsibilities by attending the Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop. The workshop is designed to provide a general overview - [Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-small-business-tax-workshop-11/) - 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 federal and state tax rights, requirements and responsibilities by attending the Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop. The workshop is designed to provide a general overview - [Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process-16/) - 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: Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing when dealing with a bank, you - [Marketing Plan Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/marketing-plan-workshop-6/) - “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 target audience, the marketing plan is your roadmap to achieve your desired business goals. In this workshop series Certified Business Advisor and Professional Certified Marketer Tonya Wilson will - [Marketing Plan Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/marketing-plan-workshop-5/) - “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 target audience, the marketing plan is your roadmap to achieve your desired business goals. In this workshop series Certified Business Advisor and Professional Certified Marketer Tonya Wilson will - [Small Business Breakthroughs with Amazing Guests](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-with-amazing-guests-21/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. Guest and Topic will be announced closer to the event date. Guests are established business owners or small business - [Small Business Breakthroughs with Amazing Guests](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-with-amazing-guests-20/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. Guest and Topic will be announced closer to the event date. Guests are established business owners or small business - [Small Business Breakthroughs with Amazing Guests](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-with-amazing-guests-19/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. Guest and Topic will be announced closer to the event date. Guests are established business owners or small business - [Small Business Breakthroughs with Amazing Guests](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-with-amazing-guests-18/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. Guest and Topic will be announced closer to the event date. Guests are established business owners or small business - [Small Business Breakthroughs with Amazing Guests](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-with-amazing-guests-17/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. Guest and Topic will be announced closer to the event date. Guests are established business owners or small business - [Small Business Breakthroughs with Amazing Guests](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-with-amazing-guests-13/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. Guest and Topic will be announced closer to the event date. Guests are established business owners or small business - [Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process-15/) - 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: Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing when dealing with a bank, you - [Fund Your Business with Kiva!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/fund-your-business-with-kiva-16/) - 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 provides - [Fund Your Business with Kiva!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/fund-your-business-with-kiva-15/) - 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 provides - [Fund Your Business with Kiva!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/fund-your-business-with-kiva-14/) - 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 provides - [Fund Your Business with Kiva!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/fund-your-business-with-kiva-13/) - 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 provides - [Fund Your Business with Kiva!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/fund-your-business-with-kiva-12/) - 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 provides - [Ohio SBDC Edición Digital with Jorge Beltran](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-edicion-digital-2/) - Essential Insights and Resources for Small Business Success | Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa Ohio SBDC – Edición Digital with Jorge Beltran Preparándose para la Temporada de Impuestos: Registros, Fechas Límite y Mejores Prácticas Esta Edición Digital del Ohio SBDC está diseñada para ayudar a los pequeños empresarios a comprender - [Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process-22/) - 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: Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing when dealing with a bank, you - [Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process-21/) - 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: Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing when dealing with a bank, you - [Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process-20/) - 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: Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing when dealing with a bank, you - [Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process-19/) - 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: Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing when dealing with a bank, you - [Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process-14/) - 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: Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing when dealing with a bank, you - [Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process-13/) - 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: Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing when dealing with a bank, you - [Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process-12/) - 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: Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing when dealing with a bank, you - [Ohio SBDC Edición Digital](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-edicion-digital-13/) - Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa Descripción: Ohio SBDC Edición Digital es un recurso diseñado para apoyar y promover el avance de los negocios hispanos en el centro de Ohio. Ofrecida por los Centros de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas (SBDC) de Ohio en Columbus State Community College, esta plataforma digital proporciona - [Ohio SBDC Edición Digital](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-edicion-digital-12/) - Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa Descripción: Ohio SBDC Edición Digital es un recurso diseñado para apoyar y promover el avance de los negocios hispanos en el centro de Ohio. Ofrecida por los Centros de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas (SBDC) de Ohio en Columbus State Community College, esta plataforma digital proporciona - [Ohio SBDC Edición Digital](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-edicion-digital-11/) - Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa Descripción: Ohio SBDC Edición Digital es un recurso diseñado para apoyar y promover el avance de los negocios hispanos en el centro de Ohio. Ofrecida por los Centros de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas (SBDC) de Ohio en Columbus State Community College, esta plataforma digital proporciona - [Ohio SBDC Edición Digital](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-edicion-digital-10/) - Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa Descripción: Ohio SBDC Edición Digital es un recurso diseñado para apoyar y promover el avance de los negocios hispanos en el centro de Ohio. Ofrecida por los Centros de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas (SBDC) de Ohio en Columbus State Community College, esta plataforma digital proporciona - [Ohio SBDC Edición Digital](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-edicion-digital-9/) - Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa Descripción: Ohio SBDC Edición Digital es un recurso diseñado para apoyar y promover el avance de los negocios hispanos en el centro de Ohio. Ofrecida por los Centros de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas (SBDC) de Ohio en Columbus State Community College, esta plataforma digital proporciona - [Small Business Breakthroughs with Amazing Guests](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-with-amazing-guests-12/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. Guest and Topic will be announced closer to the event date. Guests are established business owners or small business - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-30/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-29/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) 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Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-26/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-25/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-24/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-23/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-22/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-21/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-20/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-small-business-tax-workshop-10/) - 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 federal and state tax rights, requirements and responsibilities by attending the Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop. The workshop is designed to provide a general overview - [Capital Crash Course 2026](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/capital2026/) - Capital + Contracts = Growth for Your Business Join us for the 20th Annual Capital Crash Course, where entrepreneurs and business owners come together to explore funding options and contracting opportunities that can drive real growth in 2026. Register now to claim your seat! For 20 years, the Capital Crash Course has helped Ohio entrepreneurs - [Ohio SBDC Edición Digital with Tania Ulloa-Olavarrieta](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-edicion-digital/) - Essential Insights and Resources for Small Business Success | Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa En Ohio SBDC Edición Digital, creamos un espacio para compartir información clave que ayude a fortalecer y hacer crecer los negocios. Nuestro objetivo es brindar recursos, herramientas y oportunidades que impulsen el desarrollo empresarial en nuestra - [La Base para Emprender con Éxito usando AI](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/la-base-para-emprender-con-exito-2/) - La Base para Emprender con Éxito usando AI B.A.S.E. es mucho más que un taller: es el punto de partida para transformar tu pasión en un negocio rentable y sostenible. Este programa combina estrategias comprobadas de emprendimiento con herramientas potenciadas por IA, para ayudarte a construir un negocio sólido, alineado con tus sueños, valores y - [Ohio SBDC Edicion Digital con Ana Cammarata - OSHA](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-edicion-digital-con-ana-cammarata-osha/) - Seguridad Industrial en los Negocios La seguridad en el trabajo no solo protege a tus colaboradores, también fortalece la estabilidad y el crecimiento de tu negocio. Durante esta sesión conocerás: Requerimientos básicos de OSHA Cómo la seguridad impacta en la productividad Estrategias prácticas para prevenir riesgos Consejos para pequeñas empresas No te pierdas esta oportunidad - [Ohio SBDC Edicion Digital](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/sbdc-latino-edicion-digital/) - Tema: Información Clave sobre Compensación para Trabajadores para Dueños de Negocios Únase a nosotros para una conversación con la Oficina de Compensación para Trabajadores de Ohio (BWC) y obtenga información valiosa sobre cómo proteger su negocio y empleados. Temas Clave para Dueños de Negocios: Comprender la cobertura de compensación para trabajadores y las obligaciones del - [SBDC Edicion Digital con Jorge Pabon](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/sbdc-edicion-digital-con-jorge-pabon/) - Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa Finanzas Claras: Impuestos y Contabilidad para tu Negocio ¿Quieres entender mejor cómo manejar los impuestos de tu negocio y llevar una contabilidad clara y organizada? En esta sesión virtual con Jorge Pabón de JP Tax and Bookkeeping, hablaremos sobre los fundamentos del bookkeeping para pequeñas - [Small Business Breakthroughs with Dorinda A. 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In this workshop series Certified Business Advisor and Professional Certified Marketer Tonya Wilson will - [SBDC Edicion Digital con Sandra Carrillo](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/sbdc-latino-edicion-digital-6/) - Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa Tema: Protege tu Negocio: Consejos Legales para Emprendedores Acompáñanos en un nuevo episodio de Ohio SBDC Edición Digital con Sandra Carrillo de Carrillo Law, donde hablaremos sobre temas legales fundamentales que todo emprendedor o dueño de negocio debe conocer. Durante esta conversación, la abogada Sandra Carrillo compartirá - [Small Business Breakthroughs with Rick Slark](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-with-amazing-guests-4/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. In this transformative edition of Small Business Breakthroughs, renowned growth experts Rick Slark and Kevin Hammond share critical strategies - [Ohio SBDC Edicion Digital con Patricia Verdines](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/sbdc-latino-edicion-digital-4/) - Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa Topic: Conceptos Básicos en el Proceso de Patentes y Marcas Registradas ¿Tienes una idea innovadora o un nombre para tu negocio que deseas proteger legalmente? Te invitamos a esta Edición Digital del Ohio SBDC, donde conocerás los conceptos básicos sobre patentes y marcas registradas, guiado - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-17/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-16/) - About this Event: B.A.S.E. is the Basis of a Successful Enterprise. 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Is there a possibility you could be injured by working? Do you have a business and are you hiring or have you already hired your first employee? If - [Business Clinic Series - Workers' Compensation with Melony Bryant](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/business-clinic-series-workers-compensation-with-melony-bryant-5/) - If you can get hurt while working in your business, you need workers' compensation coverage. About this Event: Are you thinking of starting your own small business? Is there a possibility you could be injured by working? Do you have a business and are you hiring or have you already hired your first employee? If - [Business Clinic Series - Workers' Compensation with Melony Bryant](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/business-clinic-series-workers-compensation-with-melony-bryant-4/) - If you can get hurt while working in your business, you need workers' compensation coverage. About this Event: Are you thinking of starting your own small business? Is there a possibility you could be injured by working? Do you have a business and are you hiring or have you already hired your first employee? If - [Business Clinic Series - Business Insurance with Sandra Moody-Gresham](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/business-clinic-series-business-insurance-with-sandra-moody-gresham-3/) - 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 the - [Business Clinic Series - Business Insurance with Sandra Moody-Gresham](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/business-clinic-series-business-insurance-with-sandra-moody-gresham-2/) - 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? 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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 all - [Business Clinic Series - Business Entities with Ambrose Moses III](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/business-clinic-series-business-entities-with-ambrose-moses-iii-3/) - 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 all - [Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process-9/) - 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. 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Únete a nosotros en The Ohio SBDC Digital Edition para conocer más sobre Catholic Social Services y el programa Mercadito Raíces, un acelerador de pequeños negocios diseñado para ayudar a los emprendedores a convertir sus ideas en realidad, brindándoles mentoría experta, - [Small Business Breakthroughs with Todd Wilson of Accelerated Laboratory Logistics](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/todd-wilson-of-accelerated-laboratory-logistics/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. In this edition of “Small Business Breakthroughs,” we will discuss the business career of Todd Wilson, Owner and CEO - [Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-small-business-tax-workshop-7/) - 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 federal and state tax rights, requirements and responsibilities by attending the Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop. The workshop is designed to provide a general overview - [Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-small-business-tax-workshop-9/) - Business tax laws, legal structure, deductions and expenses explained by local CPAs and tax professionals. 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About this Event: Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing when dealing with a bank, you - [Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process-6/) - 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: Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing when dealing with a bank, you - [Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process-5/) - 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. 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This provides the individuals the chance to create economic opportunities for themselves. The platform provides - [Fund Your Business with Kiva!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/fund-your-business-with-kiva-10/) - 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 provides - [Fund Your Business with Kiva!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/fund-your-business-with-kiva-9/) - 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 provides - [Fund Your Business with Kiva!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/fund-your-business-with-kiva-8/) - 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 provides - [Fund Your Business with Kiva!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/fund-your-business-with-kiva-7/) - 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. 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Existing or prospective small business owners or the self-employed person can learn about their federal and state tax rights, requirements and responsibilities by attending the Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop. The workshop is designed to provide a general overview - [Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-small-business-tax-workshop-5/) - 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 federal and state tax rights, requirements and responsibilities by attending the Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop. The workshop is designed to provide a general overview - [Business Clinic Series - Workers' Compensation with Melony Bryant](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/business-clinic-series-workers-compensation-with-melony-bryant-3/) - If you can get hurt while working in your business, you need workers' compensation coverage. About this Event: Are you thinking of starting your own small business? Is there a possibility you could be injured by working? Do you have a business and are you hiring or have you already hired your first employee? If - [Business Clinic Series - Business Insurance with Nicole Simpson](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/business-clinic-series-business-insurance-with-nicole-simpson-2/) - 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 the - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-18/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/base-workshop-12/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-11/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-10/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-9/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [SBDC Latino Edicion Digital - Financial Education and Access to Capital for Your Business](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/sbdc-latino-edicion-digital-financial-education-and-access-to-capital-for-your-business/) - Título: Educación Financiera y Acceso a Capital para tu Negocio Fecha: Miercoles, 22 de enero a las 5:00 p. m. (vía Zoom) Invitado: Alfonso Perez Descripción: Únete a la conversación presentada por el SBDC Latino – Edición Digital, donde exploraremos los pilares fundamentales de la educación financiera para emprendedores y las estrategias para acceder al capital necesario para - [Capital Crash Course 2025](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/capital-crash-course-2025-2/) - The Capital Crash Course is Ohio’s premier annual event designed for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to explore accessible debt-based financing options. Now in its 19th year, this event is a one-stop resource for gaining the insights, tools, and connections necessary to fund business growth confidently and strategically. Whether you’re a startup founder, an - [Small Business Breakthroughs: Becoming the Employer of Choice](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-becoming-the-employer-of-choice-2/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. In this edition of “Small Business Breakthroughs” we will be discussing how your business can become the employer of - [Small Business Breakthroughs: Becoming the Employer of Choice](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-becoming-the-employer-of-choice/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. Guest: Christopher Orecchio Chris brings over three decades of an eclectic professional work and ownership experience to faith-driven entrepreneurs - [SBDC Latino Edicion Digital con Thalia Amador-Lastra](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/sbdc-latino-edicion-digital-con-thalia-amador-lastra/) - Essential Insights and Resources for Small Business Success | Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa Este evento informativo, organizado en colaboración con la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA), está diseñado para emprendedores, propietarios de pequeñas empresas y profesionales que buscan aprovechar los recursos disponibles para iniciar, hacer crecer y fortalecer - [Social Media Strategy for Small Business](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/social-media-strategy-for-small-business-2/) - Social Media - The key to social media marketing success is creating a strategic and intentional plan. About this Event: Social Media is today's entrepreneur and small business owner's solution to their marketing and advertising needs. Is social media the godsend that so many champion? If so is that success available to all? The answer to those - [ON-DEMAND: Fund Your Business with Kiva!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-fund-your-business-with-kiva/) - 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 provides - [ON-DEMAND: Business Clinic Series - Business Insurance with Nicole Simpson](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-business-clinic-series-business-insurance-with-nicole-simpson/) - 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 the - [ON-DEMAND: Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process-3/) - 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 facilitated - [ON DEMAND: Export 101 - How to Plan & Expand Your Global Sales](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-export-101-how-to-plan-expand-your-global-sales-2/) - 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 – at no additional cost! These services include connecting with Ohio’s foreign-based offices in over 40 countries, introduction to international market access grant funding, participation opportunities - [ON-DEMAND: Business Clinic Series - Intellectual Property](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-business-clinic-series-intellectual-property-2/) - 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 event - [ON-DEMAND: Business Clinic Series - Human Resources Essentials with Teresa Stevenson](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-business-clinic-series-human-resources-essentials-with-teresa-stevenson-2/) - 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 In - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-8/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [Small Business Breakthroughs – Understand the why and how of planning for the future of your business](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/sbb-october24/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. In this edition of “Small Business Breakthroughs” we will be discussing why it is essential to do succession planning - [Small Business Breakthroughs – Meet Pamela Alvaro of the Ohio SBDC’s New Latino SBDC](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-with-pamela-alvaro-unzueta-and-ariana-ulloa-olavarrieta/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. In this special edition of “Small Business Breakthroughs,” we will introduce Pamela Alvaro and the Ohio SBDC at Columbus - [ON-DEMAND: Business Clinic Series - Business Entities with Ambrose Moses, III](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-business-clinic-series-business-entities-with-ambrose-moses-iii-2/) - 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 all - [ON DEMAND: Export 101 - How to Plan & Expand Your Global Sales](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-export-101-how-to-plan-expand-your-global-sales/) - 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 – at no additional cost! These services include connecting with Ohio’s foreign-based offices in over 40 countries, introduction to international market access grant funding, participation opportunities - [Small Business Breakthroughs with Karen Wivell, CPP, Associate Director - Apex Accelerators](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-with-karen-wivell-cpp-associate-director-apex-accelerators/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. The APEX Accelerators, formerly known as Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), under management of the Department of Defense (DoD) Office - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-4/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: - [Fund Your Business with Kiva!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/fund-your-business-with-kiva-3/) - 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 provides a base for family, friends and community supporters to invest as - [ON-DEMAND: Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process-2/) - 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 facilitated - [Small Business Breakthroughs with Amazing Guests](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-with-amazing-guests/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. This edition of “Small Business Breakthroughs” will feature Bruce Walters, MS, CBA - Business Advisor, Ohio Small Business Development Center at - [ON-DEMAND: Business Clinic Series - Intellectual Property](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-business-clinic-series-intellectual-property/) - 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 event - [ON-DEMAND: Business Clinic Series - Workers' Compensation](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-business-clinic-series-workers-compensation/) - About this event: Are you thinking of starting your own small business? Have you already started one and are thinking about hiring your first employee! If so, join us for this one-hour installment in our Business Clinic Series for all the need-to-know details about workers' compensation insurance requirements in the State of Ohio. Our Business - [ON-DEMAND: Business Clinic Series - Human Resources Essentials with Teresa Stevenson](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-business-clinic-series-human-resources-essentials-with-teresa-stevenson/) - 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 In - [ON-DEMAND: Fund Your Business with Kiva!, a 0% Interest, Crowd-Funded Loan Program](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-fund-your-business-with-kiva-a-0-interest-crowd-funded-loan-program-2/) - 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 provides - [Small Business Breakthroughs with Courtney Smyser - CEO, Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-with-courtney-smyser-ceo-hilliard-area-chamber-of-commerce/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. This edition of “Small Business Breakthroughs” will feature Courtney Smyser, President, Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce. Guest: Courtney Smyser - CEO, - [ON-DEMAND: Market Research Tools: Columbus Metropolitan Library](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-market-research-tools-columbus-metropolitan-library/) - 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 Metropolitan - [ON-DEMAND: Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-ohio-sbdc-small-business-tax-workshop/) - 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 federal and state tax rights, requirements and responsibilities by attending the Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop. The workshop is designed to provide a general overview - [Small Business Breakthroughs with Christian Brown - President, Three-12 Solutions](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/small-business-breakthroughs-with-christian-brown-president-three-12-solutions/) - 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 business and keeping you up at night. This edition of “Small Business Breakthroughs” will feature Christian Brown, MBA, PMP, CSM - President, Three-12 Solutions LLC. What we will - [ON-DEMAND: Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process/) - 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 facilitated - [ON-DEMAND: Market Research Tools at The Columbus Metropolitan Library](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/market-research/) - 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 Metropolitan - [ON-DEMAND: Fund Your Business with Kiva!, a 0% Interest, Crowd-Funded Loan Program](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-fund-your-business-with-kiva-a-0-interest-crowd-funded-loan-program/) - 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 provides Join Kiva Capital Access Manager Ellen Harvey for an informational session to learn more about the steps to become a borrower with Kiva. - [ON-DEMAND: Business Clinic Series - Business Entities with Ambrose Moses, III](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/on-demand-business-clinic-series-business-entities-with-ambrose-moses-iii/) - 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 all - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-7/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: - [Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-small-business-tax-workshop-4/) - 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 federal and state tax rights, requirements and responsibilities by attending the Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop. The workshop is designed to provide a general overview - [Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process-2/) - 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: Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing when dealing with a bank, you - [Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process/) - 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: Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing when dealing with a bank, you - [Fund Your Business with Kiva!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/fund-your-business-with-kiva/) - 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 provides - [Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/funding-your-business-the-complete-loan-packaging-process-3/) - 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: Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing when dealing with a bank, you - [Fund Your Business with Kiva!](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/fund-your-business-with-kiva-2/) - 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 provides - [Business Clinic Series - Workers' Compensation with Melony Bryant](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/business-clinic-series-workers-compensation-with-melony-bryant-2/) - If you can get hurt while working in your business, you need workers' compensation coverage. About this Event: Are you thinking of starting your own small business? Is there a possibility you could be injured by working? Do you have a business and are you hiring or have you already hired your first employee? If - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-6/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: - [Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-small-business-tax-workshop-3/) - 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 federal and state tax rights, requirements and responsibilities by attending the Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop. The workshop is designed to provide a general overview - [Business Clinic Series - Business Insurance with Sandra Moody-Gresham](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/business-clinic-series-business-insurance-with-sandra-moody-gresham/) - 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 the - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-5/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: - [Business Clinic Series - Business Entities with Ambrose Moses III](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/business-clinic-series-business-entities-with-ambrose-moses-iii/) - 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 all - [Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-small-business-tax-workshop/) - 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 federal and state tax rights, requirements and responsibilities by attending the Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop. The workshop is designed to provide a general overview - [Marketing Plan Workshop Series (Meets on July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30)](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/marketing-plan-workshop-series-meets-on-july-9-july-16-july-23-and-july-30/) - “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 target audience, the marketing plan is your roadmap to achieve your desired business goals. In this workshop series Certified Business Advisor and Professional Certified Marketer Tonya - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-2/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: - [Business Clinic Series - Business Insurance with Nicole Simpson](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/business-clinic-series-business-insurance-with-nicole-simpson/) - 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 the - [Social Media Strategy for Small Business](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/social-media-strategy-for-small-business/) - Social Media - The key to social media marketing success is creating a strategic and intentional plan. About this Event: Social Media is today's entrepreneur and small business owner's solution to their marketing and advertising needs. Is social media the godsend that so many champion? If so is that success available to all? The answer - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/basis-of-a-successful-enterprise-b-a-s-e-business-startup-workshop-3/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: - [Business Clinic Series - Workers' Compensation with Melony Bryant](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/business-clinic-series-workers-compensation-with-melony-bryant/) - If you can get hurt while working in your business, you need workers' compensation coverage. About this Event: Are you thinking of starting your own small business? Is there a possibility you could be injured by working? Do you have a business and are you hiring or have you already hired your first employee? If - [Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/ohio-sbdc-small-business-tax-workshop-2/) - 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 federal and state tax rights, requirements and responsibilities by attending the Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop. The workshop is designed to provide a general overview - [Business Clinic Series - Business Entities with Ambrose Moses III](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/business-clinic-series-business-entities-with-ambrose-moses-iii-2/) - 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 all - [Marketing Plan Workshop Series (Meets on Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, and Oct. 22)](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/marketing-plan-workshop-series-meets-on-oct-1-oct-8-oct-15-and-oct-22/) - “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 target audience, the marketing plan is your roadmap to achieve your desired business goals. In this workshop series Certified Business Advisor and Professional Certified Marketer Tonya - [Social Media Strategy: The Plan Before the Post](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/social-media-strategy-the-plan-before-the-post/) - Social Media - The key to social media marketing success is creating a strategic and intentional plan. About this Event: Social Media is today's entrepreneur and small business owner's solution to their marketing and advertising needs. Is social media the godsend that so many champion? If so is that success available to all? The answer to those - [Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.) Business Startup Workshop May](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/base-may2024/) - 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 and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur. Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include: • - [Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/funding-your-business/) - 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: Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing when dealing with a bank, you - [Business Clinic Series - Workers' Compensation with Melony Bryant](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/workers-compensation/) - If you can get hurt while working in your business, you need workers' compensation coverage. About this Event: Are you thinking of starting your own small business? Is there a possibility you could be injured by working? Do you have a business and are you hiring or have you already hired your first employee? If - [Clicks to Customers: A Beginner's Guide to Digital Ads](https://sbdccolumbus.com/events-1/clicks-to-customers/) - About this Event: If you are looking for a more predictable business and a wider customer base, advertising is essential for growing at scale. 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