Set Up Your Startup for Success

Starting a small business can feel overwhelming, especially when you're not sure where to begin or what paperwork you’ll need for tax season. If you're looking for clear, step-by-step guidance, this in-person workshop led by ECDI's Ohio Refugee Microenterprise Program (ORMP) is for you!

Perfect for first-time business owners and anyone new to the U.S. business system, this two-part session will give you the foundation you need to set up and manage your business the right way.

Business Formation

• Choosing between Sole Proprietor and LLC
• How to register your LLC
• What you need to know before getting started

Bookkeeping & Tax Basics

• What bookkeeping is and why it matters
• How to track income and expenses using IRS categories
• Tools and software to help you stay organized
• Understanding financial statements and profit & loss reports
• What to know about Schedule C

Tax Filing

• 1040 (Single member LLC)
• 1065 (2-member LLC/partnership)

Don't wait until tax time or a missed opportunity to get this right. Set your business up for success—join us and get the knowledge you need to move forward with confidence.

Live translation to Ukrainian will be provided during the workshop.

Boris Chudnovsky joined ECDI in July 2022. During his time with the organization, he consecutively closed over 100 loans each year, with 147 loans closed in the 2024-2025 fiscal year alone. Boris currently serves as the Lending Manager for ECDI’s Central Ohio and Columbus Market and as the Program Manager for ECDI’s Ohio Refugee Microenterprise Program (ORMP). He has extensive experience in lending and finance and is a former business owner who successfully created his own e-commerce company.Born in Ukraine and raised in Israel, Boris immigrated to Columbus, Ohio, at age 14 in 2004. He earned his bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University. He speaks four languages and has lived in various countries, giving him a diverse background in working with business owners from various industries and backgrounds.

Ashley Mosby, CPA, MBA, the founder of A-Rated Financial, is a proud native of Cleveland, OH. She attended John Carroll University, where she received her BSBA in Accountancy. After graduating, she worked as an audit professional at one of the Big Four Accounting Firms and earned licensure in the state of Ohio as a Certified Public Accountant. Ashley continued her education at Northern Kentucky University, where she was awarded a Master's in Business Administration.Today, Ashley puts her education and experience to work for her clients at A-Rated Financial. She aims to use her knowledge to provide the best financial advice and services to her clients, while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism.

Since 2004, ECDI has assisted Ohio’s entrepreneurs through their one-stop-shop business services model, suited to meet the needs of all entrepreneurs, regardless of what business stage they’re in. From providing capital to entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses, to providing focused, business-specific educational opportunities to enhance entrepreneurial skill sets, ECDI works with their clients to meet their specific needs. Whether you merely have a business idea or are opening up your fifth location, we have helped more than 15,000 entrepreneurs to take advantage of the services we provide.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

ECDI Cleveland, 1974 E 66th Street, Cleveland, United States