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March 13, 2013: Starting Your Business in Illinois seminar at Joliet Junior...

Starting Your Business in Illinois (SBDC 2000) Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 9-11am Illinois Small Business Development Center at Joliet Junior College 1215 Houbolt Rd. Joliet, Illinois 60431 Ph:...

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But, Mom, Everybody’s Doing It!

Have you Moms (and Dads) heard that phrase before?  It’s usually part of a whiny tirade from your child, an attempt to justify some less-than-desirable behavior by pointing out that “everybody’s doing...

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Article: What You Need to Know About Business Licenses and Permits

Thinking about opening a business and not sure what kind of license you need?  On Small Business Trends, Nellie Akalp has an article called “What You Need to Know About Business Licenses and Permits”...

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February 27, 2014: “Restaurant Business: What to Know First” free workshop at...

Restaurant Business: What to Know First — Free Workshop So you want to open a restaurant? Do it for the right reasons! This workshop will help you understand the risks and work involved. It will...

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Article: 7 Sins of Newbie Entrepreneurs

Sometimes a new  business fails because the entrepreneur doesn’t have the skills or work ethic necessary for success or because the model upon which the business was founded isn’t really viable.  But...

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Resources to Help You Start Your Business

The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Joliet Junior College has posted links to a variety of handbooks on their website.  These handbooks can help you develop a business or marketing plan,...

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Article – Don’t Give Up Your Day Job: How To Become A Successful Part-Time...

Do you have a passion for turning your idea  or hobby into a business but a fear of giving up the steady salary and perks of your current job?  It can be frightening to pin your financial well-being on...

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Article: How an Entrepreneur’s Passion Can Destroy a Startup

Passion is a strong motivator for many entrepreneurs.  It provides the enthusiasm, the energy, the drive  that allows them to turn away from their comfort zones and risk so much on the pursuit of a...

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Article: 8 Steps to Becoming a Consultant at 50+

Consulting can be a good choice for the “over 50″ worker who has a desire to join the ranks of entrepreneurs.  Start-up costs are low, much of the work can be done from anywhere there’s a computer and...

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Article: How Do I Find an EIN?

Many new businesses need an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS.  The Small Business Administration recently updated an article called “How Do I Find an EIN?” that explains an EIN and how...

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Free Small Business Mentoring by SCORE, 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Plainfield...

The Fox Valley Chapter of SCORE offers free mentoring sessions to small business owners and start-ups at the Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL on the second and fourth...

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Turning Ideas into Reality at the Illinois Small Business Development Center...

The Illinois SBDC at JJC offers consultations, resources and seminars to assist entrepreneurs with the start-up or expansion of their business. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call...

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SBDC Free Training: Starting Your Business in Illinois

Starting Your Business in Illinois (SBDC 2000 T5) Event Status: Open Event Fee: $0.00 Event Date: 5/19/2015 Register By: 5/19/2015 Time: 6-8p.m. Contact: Dytra Randall, (815) 280-1400 Center: ILSBDC @...

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Local Success Story: Saage Culinary Studio

“Build it and they will come,” that’s what Plainfield resident Gayatri Borthakur envisioned when she embarked on her latest business endeavor. The nutritionist turned entrepreneur is getting set to...

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Free Small Business Mentoring by SCORE, 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Plainfield...

The Fox Valley Chapter of SCORE offers free mentoring sessions to small business owners and start-ups at the Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL on the second and fourth...

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What Business Plan Type Is Best For Me?

“All business plans begin with this basic principle: form follows function. What do you want from your business plan? The answers to that question determine what kind of plan you need.”  Read more...

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Free Business Mentoring by SCORE, 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Plainfield...

                                                                                     The Fox Valley Chapter of SCORE offers free mentoring sessions to small business owners and start-ups at the...

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SBDC: Starting Your Business In Illinois

“This seminar helps future entrepreneurs understand many of the steps and requirements of starting a small business in the state of Illinois. This course covers a variety of topics, including creating...

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SBDC: Starting Your Business in Illinois

“This seminar helps future entrepreneurs understand many of the steps and requirements of starting a small business in the state of Illinois. This course covers a variety of topics, including creating...

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8 Things Entrepreneurial People Do Differently

“Entrepreneurship is a mindset, an attitude, and a lifestyle adopted by people who aren’t satisfied with the status quo. It’s an approach to life that favors creativity over conformity and action over...

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