Starting a Business
From business registration, business plan writing, product or service development, branding and marketing, selling your products and services and acquiring your first customer, there is much to tackle when you decide to start a business.
Our unique Idea Validation Pathway will help to guide you through the process. We also have great financial partnerships and connections to business resources.
Once you register to become a client you can then make an appointment with us and experience the benefit of having your own trusted and dedicated professional Business Advisor.
FREE STARTUP ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP
If you are exploring starting a business, have a business idea, or are just getting your business off the ground and need to create a business plan, please plan on attending a FREE Virtual Startup Essentials Workshop on business planning with Director Katie Van Dyke. Visit the events page for class dates.
In this workshop, you will learn the essential information you will need to get a head start on your business planning. Topics include understanding your market, learning how to validate who your customer really is, and feasibility of the business itself, and starting a business in Ohio. Don’t miss out on this information packed course!
GROW WITH GROWTHWHEEL
Growthwheel is a toolbox for decision-making in start-up and growth companies. It helps entrepreneurs and advisors get focused, set agenda, make decisions, and take action.
Our Director, Katie, just became a GrowthWheel Certified Advisor - schedule a meeting with her today. Meet with Katie to review your business assessment and set new business goals.
EMAIL: k.vandyke@csuohio.edu and schedule your free advising today!
KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PLANNING
Planning and researching your business ideas is very important before taking the steps to start. Here are some helpful links that will kickstart your business planning:
If you have any questions, please contact us at k.vandyke@csuohio.edu