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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This in-person workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this 2-hour workshop\, at no cost\, you will learn how to get your business name registered\, where to obtain a tax ID number\, which legal form to choose\, business planning\, taxes\, financing options and much more!  These events are sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank\, SCORE Peoria and Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC). This workshop is intended for individuals who have not previously started/owned a business. No cost to attend; however\, registration is required. Registration information will be shared with training partners.  Presenters for all workshops: Eric Sampson\, SBDC Director;  Amy Lambert\, Assistant SBDC Director;  and Don Schwegel\, Vice President-Commercial Banker\, Morton Community Bank. All of these workshops are in-person. \n\n\n\nREGSITER TODAY\n\n\n\n\n2025 Schedule\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  April 9 | 9:00AM-11:00AMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  May 14 | 1:00PM-3:00PMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  June 11 | 3:00PM-5:00PMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend one of the in-person events above\, please watch the on-demand recording of the State of Illinois’ introductory guide for entrepreneurs wanting to start a business in Illinois below\, prior to meeting with a business advisor. \n\n\n\nView On-demand Recording
URL:https://theturnercenter.org/event/starting-your-business-in-illinois-workshop/
LOCATION:Peoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria\, IL\, 61606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mastering Google Tools to Build Your Digital Presence Webinar Series: Make Better Decisions with Analytics
DESCRIPTION:In today’s data-driven world\, understanding how customers interact with your business online is key to making smarter\, more strategic decisions. Without the right insights\, you could be missing opportunities to optimize your marketing\, improve customer engagement\, and increase revenue. This webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of Google Analytics\, enabling you to track key metrics\, analyze trends\, and make data-backed decisions that drive business success. Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online\, then turn these insights into well-informed\, actionable decisions. Topics covered: An introduction to Google Analytics; creating and understanding reports; making goals; using Analytics with other Google tools. By the end of this training\, you will have a solid foundation in using analytics to refine your marketing efforts\, enhance customer experiences\, and ultimately make better business decisions. Don’t miss this opportunity to turn data into action and fuel your business growth!
URL:https://theturnercenter.org/event/mastering-google-tools-to-build-your-digital-presence-webinar-series-make-better-decisions-with-analytics/
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SUMMARY:AI Webinar Series - Exploring AI for Entrepreneurs: Financial Management and Analysis: Smarter Decision-Making with AI
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Small Business Development Center in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University is excited to offer a new webinar series\, “Exploring AI for Entrepreneurs: Automating and Innovating Your Business.” This series is specifically designed to empower small business owners with practical\, actionable strategies that drive success. Each session focuses on giving participants clear\, step-by-step plans that can be implemented immediately to enhance key areas of business operations\, from streamlining tasks and improving customer engagement to making smarter data-driven decisions. Whether you’re just starting to explore AI or looking to deepen your understanding\, this series will equip you with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI for growth\, efficiency\, and innovation in your business. Webinar series presenters: Our AI U Certified SBDC Advisers from the Illinois SBDC at Bradley University: Theresa Bloom\, Director of AI U & Social Media Adviser; Eric Sampson\, SBDC Director and Amy Lambert\, Assistant Director. \n\n\n\nFinancial Management and Analysis: Smarter Decision-Making with AI \n\n\n\nRobust financial management is the backbone of a successful business. This session will equip participants with tools to develop a financial plan\, incorporating AI to enhance accuracy and strategic financial decisions. Attendees will learn to create financial strategies tailored to their businesses for improved financial management\, supported by AI-driven insights. Topics: Developing effective budgeting and forecasting strategies; Understanding and interpreting key financial statements; Utilizing AI for automated financial tracking and expense management; Enhancing financial decision-making with AI-driven insights and analytics.
URL:https://theturnercenter.org/event/ai-webinar-series-exploring-ai-for-entrepreneurs-financial-management-and-analysis-smarter-decision-making-with-ai/
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