Miami Valley
Small Business Development Center
Small Business Development Center
Free guides, templates and tools for starting and running a business in Ohio.
Business startup checklist
PDF
Sole proprietorship guide
PDF
Limited liability company (LLC) guide
PDF
Ohio single-member LLC operating agreement template
Word document
Trademark registration toolkit
PDF
Business Model Canvas
Image (JPG)
Financial projections spreadsheet (SCORE)
Excel spreadsheet
Discounting
PDF
Interactive tools you can use on your own, free. Nothing you enter is sent to the SBDC.
Build your plan step by step, from your mission and customers to financials and pricing, then print it or save it as a PDF. Your answers save in your browser, and you can download a backup.
A 3-year Excel workbook for revenue, expenses, cash flow and break-even, with seasonality and best/worst-case scenarios. Enter your assumptions once and every tab updates.
Create code that helps search engines and AI answer tools understand your business website.
An SBDC advisor can walk you through any of these resources one-on-one, at no cost. Request advising or call 937-210-9460.
Entrepreneurs’ Center
31 S. Main St.
Dayton, OH 45402
The Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and in part by the Ohio Department of Development. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Miami Valley SBDC at 937-210-9460.
