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SUMMARY:Financial Bootcamp | Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get Your Finances Organized and Ready for Capital & Growth\nAre your business finances out of shape? Hesitant to apply for a loan because you’re not sure what lenders expect? Then it’s time for Financial Bootcamp—the place where Illinois business owners build financial confidence\, clarity\, and control. Over six powerful weeks\, you’ll gain the essential knowledge and practical tools to manage your business finances with confidence. \nProgram Highlights\nThrough simple\, easy‑to‑apply training\, you will learn how to: \n\nRead and understand your financial statements\nStrengthen and manage cash flow\nBuild realistic\, growth‑driven budgets\nMake informed financial decisions that support long-term growth\nPrepare your business to access capital\n\nParticipants will benefit from 2-3 one-on-one personal financial coaching sessions with Financial Empowerment Center as part of the program. \nThis program takes the mystery out of business finance and strengthens the financial literacy you need to operate with stability and plan strategically. You’ll walk away with the skills to confidently pursue the right capital\, at the right time\, from the right source—and set your business up for long‑term growth. \nEligibility\nTo be considered for acceptance into the Financial Bootcamp: \nLocation of Business: Illinois \nAge of the Business: At least 2-years \nAnnual Revenue Size: Minimum of $50\,000 \nOwner: Working on the business full-time \nProgram Details\nWhen: Wednesdays\, April 15 – May 20 | 9:30AM – 12:30PM \nWhere: Via Zoom Meetings \n  \nSponsored by \n \n  \n_____________________________________________________________ \n \nFunded (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.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/financial-bootcamp-spring-2026/
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