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04/16/2020

Are you struggling to transition from storefront to online sales? Join the Chicago Small Business Center TOMORROW, Friday, 4/17 at 9:30AM for a FREE Webinar: Transforming Your Business From Analog To Online with Google My Business - Chicago presented by JinJa Birkenbeuel, CEO Birkdesign Inc./Birk Creative and Grow With Google Digital Coach.

Register at www.chicago.gov/businessworkshops.

03/28/2020

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection will host a webinar to provide an overview of the Chicago Small Business Resiliency Fund, loan terms, requirements, and how to apply.
Register by visiting www.chicago.gov/businessworkshops.

Information courtesy of the Chicago Small Business Center.

03/25/2020

Whether you are a start-up or existing businesses, the City of Chicago and their partner organizations can assist with small business loans.

www.chicago.gov/bacp

09/25/2018

Did you know that the Chicago Small Business Center offers FREE business education workshops?!

Workshops are held at City Hall-121 N. LaSalle St. on Wednesdays at 3:00PM and Fridays at 9:30AM.

Reserve your attendance by e-mailing
[email protected] or by calling 312-744-2086

www.cityofchicago.org/businessworkshops

09/04/2018

*****THIS SATURDAY CHICAGO!!!*****
The Rance John Experience is coming to town for a classic grooming pop-up. In addition to grooming services, come enjoy a day of smooth sounds, small bites, signature drinks, classic barbershop games, shop talk, and experience The Classic Man Lifestyle. Visit www.rancejohnchicago.com for more information or to book your appointment. See you Saturday!

07/26/2016

Great conversation and information being shared now through Thursday. Join the conversation and get your business going or growing!

You're invited! If you can't make it to Chicago for Sage Summit 2016, you can watch online. Details: http://bit.ly/29N0zbE

Get exclusive access to keynotes and panels featuring:
- Richard Branson
- Gwyneth Paltrow & Zooey Deschanel
- Robert Herjavec & Daymond John from The Shark Tank
- Ashton Kutcher & Yancey Strickler, CEO of Kickstarter
- And more! http://bit.ly/1XjxNDy

04/27/2016

Billion Dollar Buyer - Season 2 Casting Call

*****Attention Entrepreneurs/Small Business Owners*****

Do you have a product or service that would be a great fit for over 50 leading restaurant, hotel, and entertainment brands? Tilman J. Fertitta is scouting the country for the most innovative new products America’s entrepreneurs have to offer – everything from food and drink for his restaurants and casinos, to linens and spa products for his hotels. Apply ASAP!!! Taping begins in June.

Billion Dollar Buyer - Season 2 Casting Call

08/21/2015

Pardon our dust!!! We've been busy restructuring and refocusing to bring small businesses content, resources/opportunities and events that really matter. New website coming soon!

01/27/2015

Registration

Join the Chicago National Black Public Relations Society, as they present a FREE personal branding webinar sponsored by Business Wire | Thursday, January 29th 11:00AM-12:00PM CST

They've pulled together some national experts ready to share the do's and don'ts of presenting yourself to the world. It's the beginning of the year, so might as well start it off strong! Click link below to register: http://t.co/mOmrJfhqM9

By clicking this button, you submit your information to the webinar organizer, who will use it to communicate with you regarding this event and their other services.

10/21/2014

Entrepreneur Chat + Vision Board Party

Entrepreneurs Chat + Vision Board Event on Nov 3rd at Standout Style Boutique --- this event is going to be awesome! Reserve your spot before its full!

Entrepreneurs: Creatively put your goals on paper and watch your goals become your reality. The power of visualization is so real! Share your 2015 business goals & create your vision board with other entrepreneurs.

05/01/2014

The Essence of 20 Years in the Making

It may have taken 20 years to get to where she is today, but Yanni Brown never gave up on her dreams of living her purpose while working her passion. Check out this great blog post!

This weekend I will participate in the Road to Essence Chicago tour. I’m super excited for a few reasons. People often think that success happens overnight. Well as I think about my journey I will simply say, thank you, because it’s come full circle. I am a believer that things happen for a reason,…

04/14/2014

Build Your List and Grow An En Engaged Audience With Google Hangouts

Sandy Sidhu Presents: Grow An Engaged Audience With Google Hangouts | FREE Online Workshop | Wednesday, April 16th | 3:00PM CST | Click link below to register.

You'll learn:
1-Why webinars are my #1 list-building strategy (and how I grew my list by 35%)
2-The exact step-by-step process I use to setup webinars using Google Hangouts (for FREE)
3-The only three tools you need to run a LIVE webinar and how you can engage with your audience live

Ready to dig in? Sign up below!

04/09/2014

Small Business Webcast: “Email Persuasion” by Ian Brodie

Business Accelerator Program Presents: Webcast “EMAIL PERSUASION” By Ian Brodie | Thursday, April 10th | 12:00PM-1:00PM CDT | RSVP using link below to reserve your virtual seat!

Get expert email marketing advice in our webcast/webchat with Ian Brodie, best-selling author of “Email Persuasion.”

04/03/2014

The business plan competition deadline is April 6th. Enter today at http://www.mltapthefuture.com your chance to win big for your !

02/24/2014

Relationship Marketing - Connect to Success With Social Media | Business Accelerator - Google+

FREE Webinar | Relationship Marketing - Connect to Success With Social Media | Tuesday, February 25th | 6:30PM-7:30PM CST | Powered by American Family Insurance's Business Accelerator Program | Register TODAY

Want to get the most out of your relationship marketing efforts via social media? Join our Live Event, 6:30-7:30 p.m. CST, Feb. 25! Social media expert +Dean DeLisle and the Forward Progress team will show you a strong mix of social media channels to promote your brand, generate leads, convert onlin...

02/18/2014

Startup? Exhibit for FREE

Startup? Exhibit for FREE

Meet the World's Leading VCs, Tech Journalists & More. APPLY HERE and save $9,000.

02/12/2014

Pumping them out early today! Looking for affordable design services for your business/organization? Let us help! Business card special through 2/17/14 - 1,000 3.5x2 Business Cards on 16pt Cardstock with design included - ONLY $60!

02/09/2014

Having trouble finding/creating content to keep your audience engaged? Check out Klout's "Weapons of Mass Creation".

Time to get your content creation on! We've put together 5 ways to create better content in 10 minutes or less. http://bit.ly/1aID68Q

Image source: Bianca Green // Artist

02/09/2014

5 Simple Ways To Boost Your Business in 2014 {VIDEO}

Check out these 5 Simple Ways To Boost Your Business in 2014. Thanks for sharing Nikki Woods!

I make it a point to de-clutter about once a month and still I’m surprised at how much I can accumulate. Junk mail, magazines I’d planned to read and clothes that need to be donated. I even involve my sons by giving them three bags to fill: things to keep, things to give away and things to be tra...

02/07/2014

2014 Online Marketing - Social Media and Maximizing Social Engagement and Custom

City of Chicago Treasurer Stephanie D. Neely Presents FREE Marketing Seminar | Social Media and Maximizing Social Engagement and Customer Care | Tuesday, February 18th | 8:30PM-12:00PM CST | Register TODAY! Powered by Constant Contact. Hosted by SCORE Chicago

Don't Miss the 2014 Chicago City Treasurer’s Office Online Marketing Contest Educational Event Series with Constant Contact ! This is the final event featuring Social Media Marketing Made Simple, Maximizing Social Engagement and Customer Care for Your Business, and Driving Website Traffic through Em...

02/03/2014

SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP - How to Win the Battle for the Facebook Newsfeed - Google+

Business Accelerator Program Presents: How To Win The Battle For The Facebook Newsfeed | FREE Webinar | Tuesday, February 11th | 6:30PM-7:30PM CST | Register to attend. Powered by American Family Insurance.

Want to get more out of your business page? Join our Google + Live Broadcast, 6:30-7:30 p.m. CST, Feb. 11! Members of American Family’s social media team will share tips to help you gain people’s attention in Facebook’s Newsfeed. You'll also learn how to use Facebook Insights to improve you...

01/16/2014

Staples has a great contest happening that your could benefit from. Pitch an idea for your business and you could win up to $25K in Staples products! Enter now http://on.fb.me/KfesQp No pur nec. 18+. Ends 2/3/14.

Pitch an idea for your business and you could win up to $25K in Staples products! Enter now http://on.fb.me/KfesQp No pur nec. 18+. Ends 2/3/14.

09/17/2013

Check out this short guide to building your small business on presented by Chase Small Business and Twitter Small Business. http://ow.ly/oX49t

09/15/2013

Office 365 for Nonprofit Organizations

Do you have or know a non-profit organization in need of tools to help them advance? Microsoft is donating Microsoft Office 365!!! Office 365 includes anywhere access to web-based versions of the Office tools you know, plus professional email, web conferencing, file sharing, and more. Visit http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/en-us/office365-for-nonprofits/ for full details.

Any small, mid-size or enterprise non-profit organization can download Office 365 as a donation.

08/06/2013

How to Bake up More Profits for Your Small Business

PayPal presents a FREE Webinar featuring the Cake Boss Buddy Valastro(Cake & kitchen Boss) | How to Bake up More Profits for Your Small Business | August 7th | 11:00AM-12:00PM | Seats are limited, so register TODAY!

Date: Wed, Aug 7, 2013, Time: 11:00 AM PDT, Host(s): PayPal . Even before his show “Cake Boss”, Buddy Valastro made Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken popular with tourists and confectionary fans alike. During this hour-long FREE webinar, Buddy will discuss what he’s learned over the years running a small bu...

07/30/2013

Driving Relevancy and Building Loyalty - Target Marketing Group Webinar

Join Target Marketing Group for a FREE Webinar | Driving Relevancy and Building Loyalty | TOMORROW, July 30th | 1:00PM-2:00PM CST

For today’s digital marketers, continuing to grow the number of people you reach with your messages is critical to success. But, just like in any relationship, you need to court your customers and prospects—making them feel special and increasing your value to them. The key to all of this is relevan...

07/19/2013

How To Build A Real Connection With Customers

Check out this article on how to create genuine relationships with your customers that will turn them into repeat buyers.

How to organically create real relationships with your customers and turn them into repeat buyers.

07/09/2013

WIPP

WIPP

Walmart Competition Gives Entrepreneurs the Chance to ‘Get on the Shelf! Read: http://bit.ly/15uvstl

06/07/2013

Thumbtack.com - Find & book 260,000 local services | Welcome to

Looking for a fast a easy way to attract new business? Give Thumbtack a try! In less than 5 minutes, you'll be on your way to working more and looking for work less!!! http://thumb.tk/dCvJ

Get new clients by creating a profile - takes less than 5 minutes! You'll start spending more time working, less time finding work.

06/06/2013

Kabbage - Small Business Financing and Cash Advances

Check out this new funding option for small businesses! If you use PayPal to process payments for your business, this is definitely worth looking into.

https://www.kabbage.com/?refid=krp38709aa7

Kabbage delivers small businesses financing. Both ecommerce and brick-and-mortar small businesses turn to Kabbage when they need fast cash advances.

05/09/2013

Staples is dedicating May to great deals and insights for your small business. Learn more http://bit.ly/11MxBfQ

05/08/2013

http://www.sheddaquarium.org/4996.html

The first 500 entrepreneurs who show up in Chicago are guaranteed to be seen and will pitch the “Shark Tank” casting team with their products, services or ideas.

Thursday, May 9, at Shedd Aquarium
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Numbered Wristbands Distributed
1:00 p.m. – Interviews Begin

Enter through the front left entrance.

04/24/2013

How to Participate in | SucceedAsYourOwnBoss.com

Catch Alfred A. Edmond Jr. as the guest for the 4th anniversary of with Melinda Emerson, The Small Biz Lady TONIGHT at 8pm as they share what it takes to take your to the next level! http://succeedasyourownboss.com/07/2009/how-to-participate-in-smallbizchat/

What is ? It is a weekly interactive talk show on Twitter for small business owners. It takes place every Wednesday from 8-9 pm eastern time. Participants and guests type answers to questions from the host, using the social media site Twitter. The focus of is to help busin...

04/22/2013

These 20 pearls of wisdom highlight how our market is changing ... and how to keep up with it: http://hub.am/17JSDOg via HubSpot

These 20 pearls of wisdom highlight how our market is changing ... and how to keep up with it: http://hub.am/17JSDOg

04/10/2013

Congressman Bobby L. Rush