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Starting or managing a business can feel complex. This page brings together trusted federal, state, and local resources to help you register a business, understand taxes, access funding, research markets, and stay compliant. Explore tools for entrepreneurs, small business owners, investors, and job creators — all carefully selected to support informed financial and business decisions.

NOTE: Library staff can help you locate business and financial information, but we cannot provide legal, tax, or investment advice. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a qualified professional.

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Clark County Job Seekers (Ohio Means Jobs)

Search local job listings and connect with career resources, internships, and workforce support programs in Clark County.

Labor Laws & Worker Protection

Official guide to federal labor laws covering wages, hours, safety, discrimination, leave policies, and worker protections.

Clark County Job Seekers (Ohio Means Jobs)

Search local job listings and connect with career resources, internships, and workforce support programs in Clark County.

Clark State Workforce Trainings

Clark State workforce trainings offer skill credentials, career development, & professional growth courses for individuals and employers.

Library Business Resources

Databases

Trusted business databases the Library subscribes to, offering detailed information beyond what you'll find on the open web.

Weiss Financial Ratings

A financial analysis platform designed to help consumers make informed decisions by offering independent ratings & financial planning tools.

Foundation Directory

Research local nonprofit organizations, connect with grantmakers to secure funding, & discover new partners for collaboration.

The Great Courses: Economics & Finance Lectures

Watch engaging lecture series on economics, finance, money management, and real-world business lessons from history. Find it in Libby Extras

Instructor-Led Business Classes on Gale Courses

Structured, instructor-led courses in accounting, leadership, project management, business software, and startup development.

Where to Find Business & Finance Information

Local Resources

Organizations and agencies that provide business services, programs, and support for Clark County.

Springfield City Business Services

A directory of business services and contacts in Springfield: from permits, inspections, taxes, incentives, and city department contacts

SBDC Springfield

Springfield SBDC offers free consulting, training, and resources to help small businesses start, grow, and succeed.

Regional & State Resources

State and nonprofit resources offering business registration guidance, funding programs, and free mentoring to help entrepreneurs start and grow.

State-level Entrepreneurial Resources

A business start page that gives step-by-step resources and links to register, plan, and launch a business in Ohio.

Ohio Business Resource Connection

Find links to Ohio programs for starting and growing a business, including funding, mentoring, licensing, and support services.

Finance Resources

Primary federal sources for capital access, tax compliance, economic research, and corporate transparency.

Community Development Financial Institutions Fund

State program that helps small businesses get affordable loans through community lenders by sharing loan risk & expanding access to capital.

Find Investment Capital

Find an investor for your business from among more than 300 Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) licensed by SBA.

Quick Business Answers

Quick, credible answers from trusted business sources.

Business Counts by Industry & Location

Use this Census survey to look up how many businesses operate in an area, plus employment and payroll by industry.

Business Counts by Industry & Location

Use this Census survey to look up how many businesses operate in an area, plus employment and payroll by industry.

Catalog Books

Business Catalog Books

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