Small Business News & Tips

Aug 134 min read

How to Build a Blossoming Business

Just Northwest of Portsmouth, Ohio, in Otway, you’ll find fields full of tulips, dahlias and sunflowers. This is KB Flower Farm. Its...

May 292 min read

Black Frog Brewery's Rise from Garage to Greatness

“Any home brewer will tell you that they’ve wondered what it would be like to open a brewery.” Chris Harris, owner of Black Frog...

May 133 min read

Against the Odds: The Vault's Story of Perseverance

"This is gonna sound crazy, but in 1998, at 14 years old, I had this idea for a gaming center,” said Kyle James, co-owner of The Vault,...

May 102 min read

ECDI Provides an Inclusive Experience Online

ECDI now provides an inclusive online experience to enable website visitors to access online content and services barrier-free. As part...

Mar 263 min read

How to Get Your Mobile Food Vendor License in Columbus

Running a food truck or a similar mobile food business is not as simple as setting up shop in a parking lot. There are several steps that...

Jan 304 min read

Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts That Support Small Businesses

Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift or date night? Explore our selection from ECDI clients and spread the love to small businesses

Jan 234 min read

Pivot Your Small Business to Greater Success

While it is the framework of your business, your business plan isn't carved in stone. It should be re-examined, amended, or sometimes...

Jan 233 min read

Creative Staffing Solutions for Small Businesses

As a small business owner in an era of staffing shortages, finding good workers quickly is more difficult than ever. You may have to keep...

Jan 231 min read

What’s Stopping you from Starting Your Own Business?

Really, what is it? Does the whole prospect feel overwhelming? Do you not have much money to start a business? Are you unsure your idea...

Nov 13, 20237 min read

Ohio Small Business Gift Guide

Tis the Season to Shop Local With the holiday season approaching, now is the perfect moment to support our amazing small business clients...