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SUMMARY:Use AI to Start Your Business Smarter
DESCRIPTION:Have a business idea but aren’t sure if people will actually want what you’re offering? \nBefore you spend time and money building your business\, join this Illinois SBDC at the WBDC webinar to learn how to find out what potential customers really need. In this fast\, practical 30-minute webinar\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nClearly describe how your business helps people\nIdentify what you need to learn from potential customers\nUse AI to create questions that help you get better customer feedback\nTest your idea before investing significant time or money\n\nYou don’t need any AI experience\, or even an AI account\, to participate. We’ll demonstrate how AI can help you ask better questions\, but the focus is on building a business people actually want. Leave with a smarter next step. \n  \n \n\nPresented by the Illinois SBDC at the Women’s Business Development Center.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/use-ai-to-start-your-business-smarter/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Plan for Profit Fall 2026 | Bootcamp Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to shape the future of your business?\nWe’re excited to roll out our next session of Plan for Profit\, designed for passionate Illinois entrepreneurs like you who are eager to start or expand their business ventures. The Illinois SBDC at the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) provides a comprehensive training program for entrepreneurs learning to work on their business\, whether they are start-up or emerging businesses. \nProgram Benefits\n\nConduct market research to identify target customers\nStrengthen marketing strategies and brand\nReceive financial advising and loan assistance\nGet one-on-one mentoring\nAccess online or in-person training\n\nSix Weeks to Success\nOver the course of six weeks\, you will: \n\nCreate a business model canvas\, including target market and value propositions\nTest your business idea in the marketplace\nFocus on key areas of your business\nPitch to an expert panel and get feedback\nHave a one-on-one advising session\n\nUpon completion\, you’ll receive a program certificate to showcase your new business acumen. \nProgram Prerequisites\n\nAttend the 2-session virtual boot camp\nCommit to one business idea for development\nAssess your business concept and readiness with our Director\nBring a laptop or tablet to sessions\nComplete a program application\n\nPlan For Profit Boot Camp: Your First Step!\nTake the first step in this exciting journey by registering for our Plan For Profit Boot Camp sessions. Participants who complete the Boot Camp and homework assignments will be invited into the full Plan for Profit program\, running weekly for six weeks on Thursdays. \nDetails\nWhere? \nVia Zoom \nWho?  \nThis program is available to Illinois residents only. \nPrerequisite Bootcamp Dates: \n\nThursday\, September 10\, 2026 | 9:00–11:00 a.m. (virtual)\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 | 9:00–11:00 a.m. (virtual)\n\nPlan For Profit Sessions: \nThursdays from October 1–November 12\, 2026 | 9:00–11:00 a.m. (virtual). \n\n\n\nPresented by the Illinois SBDC at the Women’s Business Development Center.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/plan-for-profit-fall-2026-bootcamp-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Virtual
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