The U.S. economy thrives on competition…in fact, healthy competition drives ingenuity and keeps prices down. But in the age of a pandemic, businesses joining forces to help support and promote other businesses is becoming not only normal, but an important way to...
Before it has investors, customers, profits, press coverage, or even a perfected product, every company has at least one valuable asset: its founding story. The Founding Story… As a 1985 graduate of Southern Illinois University, with a degree in finance and...
As you consider your goals, remember that it is never too early to start planning for 2021. Whether those needs are 2 months out, or 2 years down the road, preparing for your goals and “what-ifs” will reduce some of the stress when those actual moments do arise. Do...
$220 Million Available for Business Owners through Second Round of the Business Interruption Grants CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today in announcing the latest in a series of grants made...
The SBA 504 Loan Program should be your first consideration as you look beyond today’s adversity and prepare for a post-pandemic restart. Preparing for a Post-Pandemic Restart Let’s face it, the Covid-19 pandemic has thrown even the most prepared businesses...
To our small business community, take a breath and give yourself some major credit for what you’re doing. Seemingly overnight, you were dealt unprecedented challenges in the form of shut-downs, HR issues, technological advancements and disaster leadership. Some of...
