Business Success Tips and Webinars JUNE 2022
You may have questions about business credit, from how do you get business credit to how to improve your business profile. Read this article for answers to eight commonly asked questions.
From asking about short and long-term goals to identifying top-performing employees, there are several questions to cover during a midyear check-in. Read more.
The Startup Roadmap, sponsored by FedEx, outlines each step in starting a business with information and resources on the most difficult tasks. It also contains tips for working with your mentor on each topic. Get started.
SMALL BUSINESS WEBINARS
Achieving Success with Investors. In Collaboration with Chicago BACP.
Wednesday, June 8 | 3pm CT
Understand where you might find funding and how to appeal to investors. You will learn what investors want and how to position your business for a successful pitch and increase your likelihood of getting funding.

Thursday, June 9 | 12pm CT
In part 1 of the "Your Marketing Roadmap" webinar series you will learn the key principles that you must know before you leverage marketing tactics.
How to Get Your Business Certified with the State of Illinois and Win Contracts
Thursday, June 9 | 3pm CT
Learn the purpose, process, requirements and benefits of certification with the State of Illinois as well as prepare for contracts.
Tuesday, June 14 | 12pm CT
Stay current by learning about the changes made to the Google Business Profile service, how to manage your account, and ways to get more reviews.
Mobile App Awareness
Wednesday, June 15 | 3pm CT
Get a high level “pedestrian” overview of the benefits, monetization, and
implementation of a mobile application within a small businesses ecosystem. Mobiles can assist with
operations, marketing, subscriptions as well as more direct sales.
Thursday, June 16 | 12pm CT
In this webinar, you will learn how to regain work balance, create freedom and grow your business by delegating your workload and focusing on key tasks.
Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

Come prepared to grow your network!
Bourdeau Griffin Design Center
8237 South Princeton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60620
Switch It UP: Small Businesses Exhibit, Purchasers Visit Your Table! In Collaboration with Chicago MSDC and the Illinois Coronavirus Response & Relief Business Center
Thursday, June 16 at 4pm CT.
A panel discussion event, featuring representatives from government and corporate purchasing departments, who will share information on contracting opportunities, processes and best practices.

Tuesday, June 21 | 12pm CT
Learn why an annual budget is necessary for running and maintaining a small business.
Thursday, June 23 | 12pm CT
Brought to you by Progressive Commercial Insurance.
Get an overview of a SWOT analysis and examples from well-known companies to help you create a strategic plan for your business.
Strategic Thinking and Key Performance Indicators for Business Growth

Wednesday, June 29 | 3pm CT
This webinar is for a successfully launched and established small business owner, and discusses what things to keep an eye on and what indicators (KPI) to measure, related to the business.

Thursday, June 30 | 12pm CT
Learn the essentials of TikTok digital marketing, including TikTok SEO, hashtags, influencers, and how to optimize your profile.
Develop a Winning Business Plan from a Banker's Perspective
Thursday, June 30 | 3pm CT
Sponsored by Byline Bank.

Prepare a realistic plan that will document your vision, goals and strategy as well as understand the financial statements and how they relate to risk and performance.
SCORE provides confidential business advice through our network of 10,000 volunteer business experts. Small business owners who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased growth.
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for more than 50 years. 

Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and thanks to our network of 10,000+ volunteers, we are able to deliver our services at no charge or at a very low cost. Find out more about our mission, vision and values.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
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