The following resources are provided to assist you when starting a new or expanding a small business. The HRC is committed to ensuring equal access to opportunities for all businesses. If you cannot find the resource you are looking for, please contact us for help.
- Considering a Business: MBAC – Business Exploration Questions
- Starting a Business: Ohio – Getting Started Guides
- Growing a Business: SBA – How does your business stack up to the competition?
MBAC YouTube Tutorials:
Business Planning Tools:
- Operation JumpStart – Feasibility Plan Template
- SBA – Online Business Planning Tool
- SCORE – Business Plan Guide and Template
- SCORE – Financial Projections Guide and Template
- SCORE – Marketing Plan Guide and Template
Certification Links:
- City of Dayton Programs (PEP, DBE, HUD)
- State of Ohio Programs (MBE, EDGE)
- State of Ohio VBE Certification Program Application
Bid Tools & Announcements:
- How to Write a Capability Statement
- Capability Statement Template
- City of Dayton Construction & Procurement Bid Announcements
- State of Ohio Procurement Bid Announcements
- State of Ohio Construction Bid Announcements
Links to Additional Small Business Assistance Programs:
- Small Business Development Center at TEC
- Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Minority Business Partnership
- Ohio Procurement Technical Assistance Center
- Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business
- Ohio River Valley Women’s Business Council
- Dayton Metro Library Launch Point
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership