Before the business, there’s YOU—and that’s where smart founders start. Before you commit time and money, take a step back and assess your readiness. You’ll evaluate your goals, skills, support network, and resources to understand what it really takes, what it really could cost, and where to focus next. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: Our Speaker: Amy […]
BEFORE THE BUSINESS: Build and Test Your Business Model Canvas helps aspiring entrepreneurs avoid moving forward before understanding how the business will actually work. In this hands-on workshop, participants will pressure test their idea, identify customers, clarify value, explore revenue and costs, spot gaps, and uncover assumptions before investing time, money, and energy into launch. […]
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 no cost 2-hour workshop, you will learn how to […]
A 90-minute, high impact session delivered by Illinois Center for Employee Ownership (ILCEO), to business owners introducing the powerful principles of The Great Game of Business, Inc. – a proven framework to help employees think and act like owners. What Business Owners Learn: *Real tools to engage and retain key employees *How financial transparency can […]
