Illinois Small Business Development Center
Small Business Workshops …
"KNOW TO GROW"
What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You
Enroll in our workshops and know “how to” grow. Workshops are conveniently located at the College of Lake County, Grayslake campus Technology Building or at the Southlake Educational Center in Vernon Hills. Our instructors have a wealth of experience in a variety of industries—learn from the best.
Accounting & Finance
- Learn how to build financial statements for operations and taxes
- Manage cash in and out of your business
- Understand financial statements and the health of your business
Start-Up & Business Planning
- Comply with federal, state and local laws regarding business ownership
- Develop the rationale for being in business
- Create a business plan for management and financing
Legalities of Business Ownership
- File the correct taxes error free, on time and on line
- Amass skills to buy or sell a business
- Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, LLC, S-Corp or C-Corp, what is best?
Industries & Markets
- Determine if franchising is right for you and your personality
- Understand the requirements for operating a childcare business
- Learn the fundamentals for selling your product globally
Marketing & Sales
- Design a marketing plan that gains and keeps customers
- Create sales strategies that attract repeat customers
- Utilize public relations to get your message out
Computers & Technology
- Learn the keys to a website that attracts and sells
- Use blogging to your advantage
- Determine which technology is right for your business today and tomorrow
These Illinois Small Business Development Center programs are partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the College of Lake County as a service to small businesses. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested in advance. To make arrangements please contact Barb at (847) 543-2033 or TDD: (847) 223-0134.