2025 Small Business Series

Launch and Grow Your Business

Join our series to engage in hands-on activity to help you apply strategic principles directly to your business. Inviting all counties: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, etc.

Tuesdays - March 11 thru April 15, 2025

Topic Highlights:

• Understanding Business Strategy
• Business Planning Process
• Strategic Execution and Performance Measurement

Start from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Held live at the Borra Center for Health Sciences at Rhodes State College. 8 Town Square, Lima, OH 45801 Room 103/104

Simulcast available at participating locations

• Attend all 6 sessions and one on one counseling to receive a small business training certificate and a complete business plan!
• Series is FREE of charge!
• Automatic entry for the regional Pitchfest 2025!

The 2025 Business Series is a 6-Week Series.

Small Business Series Curriculum

Week 1: So?. You Want to be an Entrepreneur

• Traits
• Expectations
• Requirements
• Business Plan

Week 2: Launch & Grow Your Business Right Feasibility Study

• Market Research
• Getting to Market
• Legally Establishing Your Business

Week 3: Marketing & Social Media for Small Business

• What is Marketing
• How Can You Reach Your Market
• Effective Use of Social Media Platforms
• Marketing on a Shoestring Budget

Week 4: Financial Accounting 101

• Break-Even Analysis
• Income Statements
• Profit & Loss Statement
• Balance Sheet

Week 5: Profitability Analysis

• Cost of Goods Sold
• Markup
• Expenses
• Sales
• Net Profit
• Cash Flow

Week 6: Acquiring Capital & Risk Management

• Loan Options
• Lender Expectations
• 4 C's of Credit
• Mitigating Risk