Ohio Small Business Development Center at Ohio University

09/02/2026

It's never too early to prepare for tax season! Grab your lunch & join us for Lunch & Learn: To Write Off or Not? Tax Deductions for Business on 9/8 from 12-1PM. Register at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/399eg46

Check out our full 🗓️of events at https://sbdc.ohio.edu/events/

09/01/2026

We're starting off September with Strategic Social Media Planning for Relationship Building from 10-11:30AM on 9/8! Sign up now at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6gmd22c

To view a full listing of September & October no-cost trainings, visit our event page ➡️ https://sbdc.ohio.edu/events

08/31/2026

Fall into a full calendar of events with us in October! Visit https://sbdc.ohio.edu/events/ for more information on these no-cost training opportunities courtesy of the Ohio SBDC at Ohio University and register today!

08/30/2026

Is Your Calendar Running Your Business?

Many business owners spend every day reacting to emails, phone calls, and unexpected problems.

Instead, try blocking one hour each week just to think strategically.

Use that time to review finances, evaluate opportunities, or plan your next steps.
The most successful business owners don't just make time for work—they make time for decisions.

Need help planning your next move? Become a client: https://sbdc.ohio.edu/

08/27/2026

Save Time Without Sacrificing Quality

Imagine getting a head start instead of starting from scratch.

Need to write:
• A customer email?
• A social media post?
• A job description or a job posting?
• A standard operating procedure?

AI can help you create a first draft in minutes. But remember AI isn’t always accurate. Use AI to help you start a task but you still need to make sure the content is relevant and tailored to your business’s needs.

Your knowledge and experience still matter—AI simply gives you a starting point that you can review, edit, and personalize.

Working smarter doesn't mean doing less. It means spending more time on the work that only you can do.

08/27/2026

08/23/2026

Learn to Delegate the Right Things

Many entrepreneurs believe they must do everything themselves.

But not every task requires the owner's attention.

Delegating routine work allows you to focus on the decisions that move your business forward.

Working smarter means knowing where your time has the greatest value.

Looking for strategies to grow your business? Become a client: https://sbdc.ohio.edu/

08/21/2026

Advance your knowledge with Advanced Functions & PivotTables in Part 3 of our Microsoft Office Excel series Thurs. 8/27 from 2-4PM! Register at ➡️ https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ejf8aqz

This is it for August, but September trainings can be found on our main event page! Visit https://sbdc.ohio.edu/events/

08/20/2026

A big congratulations to the Ohio University students recognized at the Ohio Statehouse during the Global Trade in Action event for completing the Ohio Export Internship Program! Their efforts helping Ohio businesses expand internationally are building valuable skills while strengthening Ohio's presence in the global marketplace.

08/19/2026

Your Customers Already Have Ideas

Looking for ways to improve your business?

Ask one customer this week:
"What's one thing we could do to make your experience even better?"

Some of the best business improvements come directly from the people you serve.