Miami Valley
Small Business Development Center
Small Business Development Center
No-cost, confidential help for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Dayton and the Miami Valley, serving Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Shelby counties in Ohio.
Request advising or call 937-210-9460What can we help with?
Every topic on this page is covered by our certified business advisors, at no cost, for as long as you need. Advising is confidential, and it's for everyone from people with just an idea to established companies ready to grow.
Fill out a short online form about you and your business.
We connect you with the advisor whose experience fits your goals.
Meet in person or virtually and set the next steps together.
Come back as often as you need, as your business grows.
Have an idea, or ready to open your doors? An advisor walks you through the first steps so you start on solid ground, with no cost and no pressure.
A business plan helps you think through every part of your business, and lenders and investors usually want to see one. We help you write a plan that is clear, realistic and yours.
Projections show what your sales, costs and profits could look like over the next few years. An advisor helps you build numbers you can explain and defend.
Knowing who your customers are, and how to reach them, is key to growing sales. We help you research your market and build a marketing plan that fits your budget.
Many profitable businesses still run short of cash. An advisor helps you read your numbers, find where money is going and make changes that improve your bottom line.
Hiring your first employee is a big step. Our advisors, including a human resources specialist, help you hire well and manage your team with confidence.
The SBDC doesn't lend money or award grants, but we help you get ready to ask for them. Lenders want to see that you understand your numbers, and an advisor helps you get there before you apply.
Thinking about buying an existing business, or getting ready to sell yours? An advisor helps you look closely at the numbers, understand the process and plan your next steps, at no cost.
Ready to sell outside the U.S.? Free export counseling through the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network helps you find international buyers and handle the details.
Practical sessions on starting a new business, getting loan-ready, marketing strategies and record keeping.
See upcoming workshopsA free, seven-session business program for veterans, service members and military spouses, with one-on-one mentorship.
Learn about STRIVEStartup checklists, LLC guides, a business plan builder and a financial projections spreadsheet to use on your own.
Browse resourcesEntrepreneurs and small business owners at every stage, in eight Ohio counties. All services are offered on a non-discriminatory basis, and language assistance and disability accommodations are available on request.
Request advising and tell us a little about your business. We'll match you with the right advisor or program. See what to expect.
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.