Congratulations! You’ve settled on a product or service to sell and are ready to start your business. We’re here to help! Follow the steps below, and feel free to reach out with any questions. Scroll down to view resources for Brookville, Montgomery County, and Ohio businesses!

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1. Name your business and purchase a domain name. 

 

• Check the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Ohio Secretary of State's business search page to ensure the name isn’t already registered.

• Purchase a domain name. This adds credibility and aligns your business with competitors. If your preferred name isn’t available, consider small changes to secure a matching domain.

 

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2. Register with the Ohio Secretary of State.​

 

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3. Create a business plan.

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• Tips and samples are available here.

 

4. Obtain a federal EIN - Click here.

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5. Report newly-hired and re-hired employees to the Ohio new hire reporting center. 

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6. Open a Bank account (you will need your EIN) and start building business credit. See "Other Resources" below.

 

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7. Join your local Chamber of Commerce! We have partnered with companies that can help you with the next steps.

 

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8. If you have employees; Click here.

• Or, contact Brandon Hunter with Hunter Consulting for reduced BWC rates (chamber members only) at         800-486-6652 or bhunter@hunterconsulting.com.

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9. Identify requirements of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Click here and search "employers."

 

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10. Obtain proper licenses and permits. Click here.

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• Check county and local governments for additional requirements. 

  • City of Brookville:​ Contact Rod Stephan (Economic Development) at 937-833-2135 x106 or rstephan@brookvilleohio.com.

  • Montgomery County:​ Contact 937-225-4351 FranklinL@mchio.org.

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Other resources:

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• Loans: Start with your personal bank or consider the SBA here. 

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• The Montgomery County Business Solutions Center: Offers meetings, business courses, and workforce planning. Visit here or call 937-813-1200. 

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• The Montgomery County Public Library: Ask about Launch Point or visit here.

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• The Ohio Department of Development's Minority Business Development Division: (MBDD) Supports minority-owned and disadvantaged businesses. Learn more here.

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• Launch Dayton: Network of organizations for entrepreneurs in the Dayton region. Resources include a Resource Guide, Business Toolking and Mentor Network. Find them here.

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If you have any questions during this process, please give us a call! 937-833-2375.

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