Category Archives: Business Training

It’s a Certification 101 Thursday

By | January 6, 2022

It’s a Certification 101 Thursday.  There are two classes today. Learn about the certification process, local certifying programs and what documents to submit with your application. This online session is taught by OhioMBE publisher Ronda Watson Barber.  Register online at OHBDC.eventbrite.com

2022 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo

By | January 5, 2022

Session:  March 9-10 Registration is now open for the 2022 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo (OSC22)! OSC22 is a completely online event, including new features for more choice, more convenience, and more value. Visit the OSC22 website to register for the event, which will stream live March 9-10, 2022. More than 4,000 representatives from Ohio businesses and… Read More »

How to Write a GREAT Capability Statement

By | January 3, 2022

Session:  January 18 at 11 am A capability statement is a promotional or marketing statement about your business and its capabilities and skills that advertise who you are and what you do. However, Capability Statements must be tailored to your audience: the government buyer or prime contractor. Reserve your spot at OHBDC.eventbrite.com.

SBDC at Columbus State: Fund Your Business with Kiva! A 0% Interest, Crowd-Funded Loan Program

By | December 27, 2021

Session: January 14 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Join Kiva Capital Access Manager Ellen Harvey for an informational session to learn more about the steps to become a borrower with Kiva. Kiva is a character-based, community-backed lender. Kiva provides funding opportunities for entrepreneurs who do not fit into the box of traditional conventional financing due to limited… Read More »

Ohio Small Business Development Center – Business Startup Workshop

By | December 27, 2021

Session Date: January 12, 2022 5:30 to 8:30 pm  Thinking of starting a business? Set yourself up for success by building a solid business foundation by attending BASE 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… Read More »

Cleveland SBA: Get an SBA-Backed Loan! – Entrepreneurial Series: What is Capital?

By | December 26, 2021

Session 4: March 15, 2022: 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM ET Get an SBA-Backed Loan! – Entrepreneurial Series: What is Capital? Almost all entrepreneurs need resources to start their businesses, and economic development assistance agencies typically focus on access to capital. However, what is “capital”? In this program we will explore the definition of capital and… Read More »

Cleveland SBA – Get an SBA-Backed Loan! – Entrepreneurial Series: The Importance of Personal and Business Credit

By | December 26, 2021

Session 2: February 15, 2022: 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM ET Get an SBA-Backed Loan! – Entrepreneurial Series: The Importance of Personal and Business Credit Too often, business owners are surprised and dismayed to learn that their personal credit still plays a role in getting financing for their business. Sometimes, it’s information provided at an inconvenient time.… Read More »

Cleveland SBA: Get An SBA-Backed Loan: Entrepreneurial Webinar Series – Building a Business Plan

By | December 26, 2021

Session 1: February 1, 2022: 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM ET Get an SBA-Backed Loan! – Entrepreneurial Series: Building a Business Plan The Business Plan is important for the life of your business. It is not only a document that a bank may need to decide if it can fund your enterprise, it is also a blueprint… Read More »