1. Exploring the Possibilities of Starting, Buying or Expanding a Small Business?
Discover what it takes by charting your course with…
Small Business Basics Training

2. Small Business Development Guide Business Entities
Ohio Secretary of State,
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership (General or Limited)
Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp)
Limited Liability Company (Partnership)
Non-Profit Organization
Click on “Business Basics – Guide”

3. Small Business Development Guide Name Registration
Ohio Secretary of State,
“Doing business as a name other than your legal name, you must register it”
Fictitious Name Registration
Trade Name Registration
Corporate Name Registration
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4. Small Business Development Guide Licensing & Permits
First Stop Business Connection
Menu of Business Types – Checklist of
Regulations & Requirements
“Starting Your Business in Ohio” Publication
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5. Small Business Development Guide Vendor’s License
Ohio Department of Taxation,
“If you need to charge sales tax, you need the appropriate vendor’s license or licenses”
Ohio Business Gateway
County Auditor’s Office
Regular Vendor’s License
Transient Vendor’s License
Certificate of Exemption
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6. Small Business Development Guide Tax Requirements
Federal Taxes,
Ohio Taxes,
Local Taxes – city, township, county & school
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7. Small Business Development Guide Employer Requirements
Employer Identification Number (EIN),
Immigration Law,
New Hire Reporting,
Wages and Hour,
Unemployment,
Worker’s Compensation,
Employee Rights,
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8. Small Business Development Guide Professional Advisors
Accountant
Attorney
Insurance Agent
Bankers/Lenders
Financial Advisors
Other Service Providers
Mentors

9. Small Business Development Guide Sources of Assistance
Ohio SBDC at Terra State,
Small Business Development Centers of Ohio,
Ohio Development Services Agency,

10. Small Business Development Guide Sources of Assistance
Association of Small Business Development Centers,
Small Business Administration,
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) – Toledo,
Local Chambers of Commerce
Local Economic Development Organizations

11. Small Business Development Planning Business Plan Functions
Acts as a Feasibility Study
Tool for Obtaining Financing
Serves as a Management Tool

12. Small Business Development Planning Business Plan Narrative
Statement of Purpose
Description of Business
Marketing Plan
Competition
Location
Organization Plan (Management and Personnel)
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13. Small Business Development Planning Business Plan Financial Pro Forma
Financial Requirements
Amortization Schedule
Pro Forma Income Statement
Pro Forma Cash Flow Analysis
Pro Forma Balance Sheet
Industry Standard Income Data
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14. Small Business Development Planning Small Business Funding
Private Funding
Public Funding
Hybrid Funding

15. Confidential, In-Depth Business Plan Counseling
Complete Research
Complete Narrative
Complete Financial Data Worksheet
Complete Counseling Information Form
Contact the SBDC for an Appointment
SBDC Complete Business Plan Pro Forma
Click on “Business Basics – Guide”, “Business Basics – Narrative”, “Business Basic – Worksheet”, “Business Basics – Counseling Information Form”, and
“Business Basics – Pro Forma”

16. Small Business Development Planning Checklist – 1st Things 1st
Register with the Ohio Secretary of State (
Obtain your EIN from IRS (
Open a bank account
Contact the Ohio Department of Taxation (
Report hired employees (

17. Small Business Development Planning Check-list – 1st Things 1st
Contact the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (
Contact the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (
Obtain the proper licenses and permits ( and

18. Small Business Development Center Presenter’s Contact Information
Bill Auxter, Director
Ohio SBDC at Terra State Community College
2830 Napoleon Road, Fremont, Ohio 43420
Building D, Suite D-201, Office C
Direct Line: