Venue
Online Event

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Event Date Mon Oct 4 -05 (about 3 years ago)
Location Online Event
Region All
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About this event
Starting a business in Illinois is exciting, but also challenging. This workshop gives the entrepreneur a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support a new venture. Learn the basic elements of starting a successful business and get answers to the most frequently asked questions!

We will discuss:
• Business resources available from the Small Business Development and International Trade Center
• Factors for business success
• Reasons for starting a small business
• Major considerations for starting a business in Illinois including writing a business plan, choosing a business structure, registering ownership, protecting products, services and ideas, determining tax requirements, fulfilling employer requirements, securing permits, licenses and insurance, identifying target markets, marketing and selling, and securing business funding
• Next steps for starting your business

Speakers

2021 Speaker

Mitch Bienvenue
Director, Illinois Small Business Development & International Trade Center.