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New Homeowners/Renters and New Businesses Now Available in ReferenceUSA
You can now create mailing lists of new homeowners, new renters, and new businesses using ReferenceUSA. These lists are of interest not only to businesses but to any organization with a local...
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Have We Mentioned The Shift at Bezazian Branch?
Synergy in The Shift This past Monday evening we welcomed James and Trevor from the Justice Entrepreneurs Project to help small businesses and entrepreneurs learn about tax issues that may affect them....
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DIY: Etsy!
Source: 22280677@N07, Flickr For those of you who don't know, Etsy is an online community and shopping site. It's a great way to sell hand made and vintage items. Also, it can be a good way to start a...
View ArticleThe Art of Smart Digital Marketing
Running your own small business means you are owner, manager, accountant, marketing expert and much more. Trying to build an effective digital marketing presence is difficult, and seeking guidance on...
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Making Your Own Way: Guides to Freelancing and Consulting
Source: antony_mayfield, Flickr More and more people are participating in the gig economy. While the flexibility that this working style provides has many benefits, it can be a difficult road to...
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Crowdfunding Your Small Business
Funding your small business is perhaps the most important aspect of owning and running a business. While some have access to capital through their own personal wealth, family and friends or access to...
View ArticleCelebrate Small Business Week 2018
Did you know that more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business? And that small businesses create two out of every three new jobs in the US each year? The U.S. Small Business...
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Meet with a SCORE Mentor at Harold Washington Library Center
Source: USDAGOV,Flickr Join us on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the 4th Floor of Harold Washington Library Center to meet with a representative from SCORE. SCORE is a nonprofit resource partner...
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Small Business Resources
Source: mcfcrandall, Flickr Do you have a great product, million-dollar idea or service that you're looking to bring to market? Need help getting started? You're not alone. Chicagoans turn to us every...
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at 225
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Source: Tuaussi, Flickr On April 10, 1790, President George Washington signed the U.S. Patent Act into law, and on July 31 of that year, 225 years ago, the U.S. Patent...
View ArticleBooks to Celebrate Small Business Saturday
After the behemoth bargains at all the big box stores on Black Friday, and before the e-commerce deals on Cyber Monday, check out Chicago's neighborhood gems on Saturday. American Express launched...
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Celebrating Chicago-Owned Small Businesses
This holiday season, one way to give thanks to your community is by buying locally. In all 77 (or more) neighborhoods in Chicago, you’re certain to find a reason to celebrate small business. And check...
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A Reckoning: 5 Articles Exploring Black-Owned Businesses
Black-owned businesses have garnered much attention lately and been the focus of calls to action across the country. Supporting minority businesses is viewed as a key component to solving economic...
View ArticleNeighborhood Tour: A Diverse Business Landscape, Chicago Style
What makes a great neighborhood? What makes a great retail environment? Most people would probably say that they would like to patronize a diverse set of businesses as they make their way around...
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5 Articles: The Great Resignation
Young woman holding glasses sitting at laptop in office., opens a new window by Nenad Stojkovic, opens a new window / Creative Commons 2.0, opens a new window / croppedMillions and millions of...
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So You Want to Write a Business Plan? Library Resources to Get Inspired
Woman working on a laptop, opens a new window by Rawpixel Ltd, opens a new window / CC BY 2.0, opens a new windowAccording to the U.S. Small Business Administration, your business plan is the...
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Getting Down to Business: Online Resources for Business Research
People Discuss About Graphs and Rates, opens a new window by Fauxels, opens a new window / Pexels License, opens a new windowWhether you are doing preliminary research for your business plan and...
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DIY: Etsy!
Source: 22280677@N07, Flickr For those of you who don't know, Etsy is an online community and shopping site. It's a great way to sell hand made and vintage items. Also, it can be a good way to start a...
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