So you want to start a business?
Starting a business is an exciting journey-and we’re here to help! Here are a few first steps we recommend to get you started:
- Sign up for the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Toolkit
- Access a free digital toolkit with courses, resources, and mentoring for small business owners.
- Bonus: Eligible small businesses can apply for $10,000 grants.
- Current grant cycle application deadline: December 10, 2025.
- Register for LaunchU
- Our 2026 LaunchU program is now open for registration!
- Join a cohort of aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs for an 8-week course that helps you
- Develop a complete, written business plan
- Test the feasibility of your business idea
- Prepare to pitch your business for cash prizes at EPIC, our National Small Business Week celebration
- Sign up to be an OzSBI Client
- OzSBI offers support to entrepreneurs at all stages with:
- Free one-on-one business mentoring
- Office Space and coworking
- Membership opportunities
- Access to resources
- Ready to take the next step? Complete our Contact Form to get started on your entrepreneurial journey today!
- OzSBI offers support to entrepreneurs at all stages with: