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SUMMARY:Capital Readiness 101: Preparing Your Business to Acquire External Capital
DESCRIPTION:Is your business positioned to weather financial challenges\, adapt to changing market conditions and take advantage of expansion opportunities? External capital may be a necessary tool. But what should every business owner know about preparing for accessing capital? This session is a must for any business owner hoping to acquire external capital such as grants\, lines of credit\, business credit cards and/or term loans. Attendees will gain foundational knowledge for navigating the capital landscape successfully. Join Associate Director Emma Westfall for this insightful session!
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/capital-readiness-101-preparing-your-business-to-acquire-external-capital-2/
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital
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SUMMARY:Childcare Collaborative
DESCRIPTION:Childcare Collaborative is a business growth-oriented program presenting relevant topics for childcare providers at all stages of the business lifecycle. Offered on the 4th Wednesday of each month\, Collaborative delivers expert led training and resources\, industry trends\, peer networking opportunities and an on-going partnership supporting participants’ business goals.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/childcare-collaborative-15/
CATEGORIES:Childcare Businesses
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SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to map out your business plan using this one-page tool. If you attended our Start-up workshops\, this is your next step! \n  \n \n\nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/business-model-canvas-worksop/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Starting Your Business in Illinois
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering starting a business in Illinois? During the workshop\, we will take an initial assessment to help you recognize your startup strengths\, introduce you to five basic startup steps\, and review the legal entities recommended for startups. \n  \nPresented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center. \n \n\nThe Illinois SBDC at WBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance\, please contact (312) 853-3477 ext. 100. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/starting-your-business-in-illinois-34/
LOCATION:DBC Offices\, 4137 Sauk Trail\, Richton Park\, IL\, 60471\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person/Classroom Workshop,Starting Your Business in Illinois
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