Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
MISSION
To accelerate Ohio’s economy by helping people start, sustain and grow their businesses.
SERVICES
The SBDC provides low to no-cost, confidential, in-depth, one-on-one counseling for businesses that will or currently employee under 500 employees. In addition to individual counseling, we offer training, e-counseling, quality-based assessments, technical assistance, loan packaging guidance and information about federal, state and local regulations and programs.
CONSULTING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Access to Capital Financing
Problem Solving
Business Plans
Loan Package Development
Marketing Strategies
Financial Wellness Checks
Financial and Cost Analysis
Sale/Purchase of Businesses
Business Valuation
SECONDARY RESEARCH
Local/Regional/National
Associations, Trade Shows, and Demographic data
Publications
Industry Financial Standards
New Market Channels
Industry Trends
Market Penetration Studies
LOCATION
The Small Business Development Center is a part of the Monte Ahuja College of Business and is located on the Cleveland State University Campus in the Business Building.
Our address is 1860 E. 18th Street, Room 308, Cleveland, OH 44114.
Meetings are by appointment only, please call (216) 687-6902.
ADVISING & EDUCATION
The SBDC is able to help your small business by providing complementary advising and education thanks to funding from the SBA and ODSA and support from our host Cleveland State University’s Monte Ahuja College of Business. We are measured by our ability to help you start your business, create and retain jobs, increase sales and obtain financing.