THINKING ABOUT STARTING YOUR BUSINESS IN ASHLAND COUNTY?

Starting a business can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
​Whether you’re exploring an idea or getting ready to launch, AADC provides free business advising, practical guidance, and local connections to help you move forward with confidence.

How We Help You Get Started

Starting a business comes with a lot of decisions. With our business coaches on site, we help break the process into clear, manageable next steps and walk through them with you.
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You don’t need a polished business plan before reaching out. Whether you have a notebook full of ideas or you're ready to launch, we’ll meet you where you are, answer your questions, and help you determine your next steps.
  • ​​Clarify Your Business Idea
    ​We’ll help you evaluate your concept, identify opportunities, and determine your next steps.
  • Build a Business Plan
    Whether you need a simple roadmap or a lender-ready business plan, we can help you develop one that works for you.
  • Connect With Resources
    Meet lenders, mentors, partner organizations, and business experts who can support your journey. Learn about classes offered by AADC and partner organizations, too!

What Your First Meeting Looks LIKe

Your first meeting is simply a conversation. We’ll learn about your business idea, answer your questions, and help you identify practical next steps.​​

​You will leave your first meeting with a clearer plan/idea, helpful resources, and confidence about what to do next.
​We’ll talk about:
  • your business idea
  • where you are in the process
  • questions you have
  • challenges you’re facing
  • what success looks like for your business​
  • how AADC can support your entrepreneurial journey
Ready to take the next step? Tell us a little about your idea, and we'll reach out to schedule a free, confidential conversation.
    Send us a message and we will get back to you at our earliest convenience.