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Focus                 Goal  
Free Federal Tax Number                    Employer Identification Number (EIN)
General business statistics                   Find statistics on industries, business conditions
Consumer statistics                             Gain info on customers, consumer markets
Demographics                                   Segment the population for targeting customers
Economic indicators                           Know unemployment rates, loans granted
Employment statistics                          Dig deeper into employment trends
Income statistics                                 Pay your employees fair rates per earnings data
Money and interest rates                    Keep money by mastering monetary rates
Operating statistics                            Understand demand, costs and spending
Trade statistics                                   Track indicators of sales and market performance   
Industry                                            Use a wealth of federal agency data on industries

Writing a business plan                     A useful guide for planning and writing it
1st Stop Business Connection             Start a business help
NASE                                             National Association of the Self-Employed
Ohio Business Gateway                    Ohio On-Line and payment system
State of Ohio Website                       Funding programs and more
Department of Labor                         Policy and procedures

Small Business Admin.                      Funding programs and more
Export Assistance Network                Export information and resources
Apex Accelerator                             Govt. contracting and veteran certification 

 Tusc. Economic Development            Economic development of Tuscarawas County
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture                   Rural Development 
SCORE                                           Workshops and specialization 
Ohio Dept. of Agriculture                  Cottage industry regulations 
Ohio Dept. of Agriculture                  Pet food and treat regulations 

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Quick Reference Links

We have assembled a list of the many local, state and federal resources which may be of interest to you. Also, there are many free tools for use in marketing and information on your particular business, market, and demographics. Included below is a sampling of the more popular resources available for your convenience. Feel free to give us a call at 330.308.7524 if you need assistance.

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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. The SBDC Program is also funded 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 SBDC at (614) 466-2711 or at our website: www.sbdc.development.ohio.gov.

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