Ohio
Cleveland
Enabling female entrepreneurs to build and manage businesses through mentoring, education and access to capital
https://www.wbcohio.org/about/resources
Get free advice from our local experts to help start or grow your small business.
https://www.jumpstartinc.org/about/our-work/
JumpStart is a venture development organization, combining the principles of (private) venture capital and (non-profit) economic development to help entrepreneurs start and grow companies—from venture capital-backed startups to traditional small businesses.
https://www.jumpstartinc.org/about/our-work/
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Urban League of Greater Cleveland provides business counseling and assistance to individuals who are either starting or growing their business.
https://ulcleveland.org/entrepreneurship-center/
Business Advisers of Cleveland
Business Advisers of Cleveland has developed a new counseling option that combines one-on-one counseling with a systematic business planning approach.
Columbus
Enabling female entrepreneurs to build and manage businesses through mentoring, education and access to capital
https://aviatraaccelerators.org/
When starting a small business, one of the most difficult tasks is locating helpful information. Our Local Resource Database is a comprehensive list of programs, tools, organizations, businesses, and other entities that will help entrepreneurs be successful.
https://themetropreneur.com/columbus/local-resource-database/
First Stop Business Connection
This resource is for business owners and other individuals who have questions about starting or managing small businesses, and/or who want referrals to local counselors.
We listen to your business challenges and help maximize your potential for success by connecting you with free local mentors, workshops and training and educational resources.
Opening a small business requires careful consideration of your market, a firm business plan, and the discipline to protect what is most important to you at this time–your financial capital.
Cincinnati
Women’s Business Center of Ohio-Cincinnati
Designed to assist women to start and grow small businesses.
Free Business One on One or Team Counseling for existing and new businesses. Free or low cost Business Workshops. Free local and national business resources
https://greatercincinnati.score.org/
Starting a Cincinnati small business or nonprofit can be a difficult and time-consuming process, but there are so many resources that are available to help you through the process. Starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions and completing a series of legal documents. Many questions will arise during the process so be sure to consult these resources when making important decisions.
https://thevoiceofblackcincinnati.com/starting-a-cincinnati-small-business/
StartupCincy is a community-driven support system created to advance startups and all types of entrepreneurship in Greater Cincinnati.
http://www.startupcincy.com/entrepreneurs
This incubator offers a nine-week program that includes mentorship, business development strategies, legal advice, and various opportunities to pitch your company. Though open to everyone, this resource is geared towards low-income or otherwise underprivileged entrepreneurs.