The Resource for Small Businesses in Northeast Ohio

The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Cleveland State University is the resource to support you and your business goals.

Need help in business plan development, market research, exporting assistance, social media and outreach strategies? We have business advisors who specialize in those areas. Need assistance locating financing options, loan structuring, cash flow analysis or financial projections? Give us a call!

Whether you are exploring a new idea or have been in business for many years, we have the expertise to guide you through starting, sustaining and growing a profitable business. And the best part is, we will be with you every step of the way, at no cost to you.

Entrepreneurs & Startups

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. Schedule your appointment with a business advisor today. Click here to schedule your appointment.

Existing Businesses

If you have an existing business, you might be ready to increase sales, further develop strategies and processes or position your organization for profitable-long term growth. We will work to help you design a plan to maximize sales within your current market, or develop new products and evaluate new markets – domestically and internationally. Schedule your appointment today. Click here to schedule your appointment.

Scaling & Growth

Because we serve businesses with 500 employees or less, many well-established companies and organizations do not realize that the SBDC at Cleveland State offers the same services to larger organizations that we do to entrepreneurs and small "mom and pop" businesses. Contact us today for an appointment to discuss your business needs and learn more how we can assist you. Click here to schedule your appointment.

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DISCLAIMER: The Small Business Development Center of Ohio (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 opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Ohio SBDC at (216)321-1633