Starting Your Business in Illinois
Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center. 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. There is...
Access to Capital | Let’s Chat: Independent Contractor vs. Employee
How well do you understand the difference between independent contractors and employees? Are you confident you have classified them correctly? Have you ever debated the merits of hiring versus contracting for your business? Join our February Access to Capital Let's Chat: Independent Contractors or Employees! We will discuss how to distinguish between the two and...
RiseUp! Childcare Business Cohort | APPLICATION DEADLINE
Gain business insight for your home or center-based business. Our early childhood education entrepreneurship services are designed to provide business insight to prospective and existing childcare entrepreneurs for home and center-based businesses. PROGRAM OVERVIEW We provide business development counseling, workshops and classes, and access to capital through loan packaging and microloans to new and established...
Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center Be Prepared for Grant Opportunities! The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with GATA grant requirements, which include the following steps before receiving a...