Protecting your IP is critically important in going international. Learn about patents, trademarks and copyrights and benefits of IP protection. Will discuss what risks are out there and the process to protect yourself. Contact Information: Bill McNamara | Director of the ITC at WBDC | bmcnamara@wbdc.org There is no cost to attend, but registration is required....

Prepare Your Business for 2022! While the year is winding down, now is the time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the upcoming year. There’s still time to take actions that can favorably impact 2021 and prepare your small business so that you’re ready for 2022. These actions relate to your...

¿Quieres comenzar un negocio y no sabes cómo? En este taller aprenderemos los pasos básicos para iniciar un negocio en Illinois, revisaremos los diferentes tipos de entidades legales recomendadas para negocios nuevos y realizaremos una auto-evaluación para ayudarte a reconocer tus fortalezas y debilidades;. Este taller es sin costo y será virtual. No te pierdas...

In this workshop you will learn what makes a high-quality Kiva application, the expectations that you should be aware of, and what to include on your profile that will generate a successful crowdfunding campaign for your business. We will cover 5 broader themes that you as a potential borrower should be aiming to incorporate when...