The 1^st Stop Business Connection, a program sponsored by the Ohio Department of Development's Small Business Development Centers and the U.S. Small Business Administration, provides FREE state-level information needed to get started or continue on your entrepreneurial journey.

You will be guided through six simple steps to create a business information kit. Then, you can immediately download your kit.

Your FREE business information kit will contain the basics all business must know and the state-level regulations and forms specifically for your business. You will still need to check federal and local regulations before starting your business. After you complete your kit request, you will be able to click on links to the state and federal agencies every business comes in contact with.

If you would like to have a business information kit sent to you through U.S. mail, please call us toll free at 1-800-248-4040 or 614-466-4232.

After reviewing your kit, contact your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for free, one-on-one business consulting assistance.