Miami Valley Small Business Development Center
Miami Valley
Small Business Development Center

New Business Information Workshop

Thinking about starting a business in Ohio? This introductory workshop walks you through the first steps, so you know what to do, in what order, and where to get help.

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What you'll learn

Learn the basic steps involved in starting a business in Ohio, including business structure, registration, licensing, financial planning and other startup considerations.

  • Whether your business idea is ready to launch
  • Choosing a business structure: sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC or corporation
  • Registering with the Ohio Secretary of State and getting an EIN
  • Taxes, vendor's licenses, permits and insurance
  • Writing a business plan and planning your startup costs
  • Financing options and local resources that can help

Who should attend

Anyone thinking about starting a business, or who has started recently and wants to make sure the basics are covered. No experience is needed.

After the workshop, you can meet one-on-one with a Miami Valley SBDC advisor, at no cost, to apply what you learned to your own business.

Save your seat

This workshop is free. Pick a date that works for you and register online. Questions? Call 937-210-9460.

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Miami Valley SBDC

Entrepreneurs’ Center
31 S. Main St.
Dayton, OH 45402

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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.