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The SBDC has produced a series of videos that will guide you through the business planning process. If you have additional questions, contact us at 419-243-8191 to learn more.

Business Basics

If you are thinking about starting, buying or expanding your new business, Business Basics is a seminar that will take the confusion and guesswork of your efforts and help you avoid costly mistakes or unnecessary steps.

Buying A Business

Buying an existing business can provide the advantage of having an existing blueprint that can include important factors like an established customer base, defined operating expenses, and fully trained employees. Regardless of business type, almost any kind of business could be bought or sold.
When you buy an existing business, you typically get complete control over its direction. However, with no set vision, infrastructure, or external guidance, your business could struggle as you figure out the best way to run things

QuickBooks

From tracking everyday expenses to being ready for tax time, QuickBooks can help you run your business smarter from anywhere you’re working. Is is right for you, and if so how do you get started? Learn more with these videos.

Financial Literacy Series

Unlike larger companies, where founders can bring in experts from multiple disciplines, the small business owner needs to know about everything from marketing to operations, product placement and design, and, of course, finance. This series of videos will provide the basic financial tools and information needed to help manage your organization effectively.

Business Planning

In this series of videos you will learn the importance of business planning, best practices for business planning and how LivePlan for business planning can help with forecasting and financial management.