Are you ready to start or grow your dream business?

Take the first step today! Surround yourself with subject matter experts who can help you crush your goals. 1-on-1 advising sessions with our coaches are ALWAYS FREE. 

Complete the official online request for counseling to become an official client of the Ohio Small Business Development Centers in Springfield.

Find out why people are raving about the springfield SBDC

The Ohio Small Business Development Center in Springfield was recently selected as the SBA Region VI’s SBDC Innovation and Excellence Award winner. Out of 101 centers in the six-state region, Springfield’s SBDC rose above for how it has creatively served small businesses in an area that has been devastated by population and job loss.

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No-cost, 1-on-1 business coaching services

Startup Assistance

When you're not sure where to begin creating that business you've been dreaming about for a while, the SBDC should be your first stop. We'll guide you through every step.

Marketing Guidance

Our marketing experts will sit shoulder-to-shoulder with you to create marketing plans, websites, and social media promotions that will attract your ideal customer.

Sales Coaching

The inability to make sales has been the ruin of many entrepreneurs. That's why we recruited the best B2B salesman we could find to teach you how to sell with confidence.

Financial Advising

We have advisers who are experts in helping you acquire the capital you need to start or grow your business. And when it comes to bookkeeping, we got you covered there too.

Operations Consulting

Take your business to the next level by increasing its efficiency, quality, and consistency. Our advisers will give you the outsider's perspective on how to make your business hum.

Management Coaching

Many new and experienced business owners meet with their business coach every week or two to set goals, create action plans, and be held accountable.

Don't take our word for it

I have taken many of my business ideas to Rob Alexander at SBDC. He has always responds with professionalism and a non-judgemental attitude. He takes all of my ideas seriously and has equipped me with the guidance and resources I need to move forward with my business plan.

Nicole Harris

From writing the business plan four years ago, to securing financing to build a new facility, SBDC has been instrumental. They have assisted me in establishing and developing my business.

Laura Fazio, Wags 'n Wiggles

Ashten Houseman Envelope Date

Through the resources and knowledgeable team at my local SBDC, I received support and took in loads of valuable information that someone new to starting a business on their own needs.

Ashten Houseman, Envelope Date

Ryan Inman

The SBDC is exceptional. I assumed I would receive some resources and be pointed to some websites. Instead, I've met with a wide variety of experts who've trained me in critical areas of business ownership.

Ryan Inman, Ambient Productions

Why wait? Your business isn't going to build itself magically.

It's time to put some work in at the SBDC.