Useful Links, Resources, and Forms

 

The SBDC does NOT provide grants for starting and expanding a business. However, there are many local, state and federal grants and loan programs available through various resources. Also, there are many free tools for use in marketing and information on your particular business, market, and demographics. We have tried to provide a sampling of the more popular resources available for your convenience. Feel free to give us a call at 330.308.7479 if you need assistance.

 

Some Quick Reference Tools

We want to make it as easy for you as possible to access the many available tools and resources available. Call our office for more information at 330.308.7479.

Focus
Free Federal Tax Number
General business statistics
Consumer statistics
Demographics
Economic indicators
Employment statistics
Income statistics
Money and interest rates
Operating statistics
Trade statistics
Specific industry statistics
Writing a business plan
 

1st Stop Business Connection
NASE
Ohio Business Gateway
State of Ohio Website
State of Ohio
U.S. Department of Labor


Small Business Admin.
SBDC Advising Form


EAN
MEP
PTAC
CIC
Tech Park

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EDFA

Goal

Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Find statistics on industries, business conditions
Gain info on customers, consumer markets
Segment the population for targeting customers
Know unemployment rates, loans granted 
Dig deeper into employment trends 
Pay your employees fair rates per earnings data
Keep money by mastering monetary rates
Understand demand, costs and spending
Track indicators of sales and market performance
Use a wealth of federal agency data on industries
A useful template for planning and writing it
 

Starting a business in Ohio
 

National Association for the Self-Employed
Online filing and payment system 
Tax information, ID numbers and more
Business Bonds, Grants, Loans, and Tax Credits
Policy and procedures (Dept. of Labor)


Startup information and reference

Small Business Information

Getting started with the SBDC
Exporting network

Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Procurement Technical Assistance Center

Tusc County Community Improvement Corp. 
Tusc Regional Technology Park 

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Economic Development and Finance Alliance
 

 

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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 Development Services Agency. All services 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 SBDC at 330.308.7479 or visit our website: www.sbdc.development.ohio.gov. SBA’s participation or support is not an endorsement of any product, service, or entity. Kent State University at Tuscarawas (SBDC) reserves the right to cancel any course or activity due to insufficient enrollment or for other unforeseen reasons. In the event a program is canceled, the University (SBDC) is not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses.