Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Opportunities and Assistance For Small Businesses

The Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) at McHenry County College is offering opportunities and assistance to small businesses. Kicking off July’s programs is the monthly Branding Brainstorming group that meets from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 1.
Branding Brainstorming is a no-cost seminar to collaboratively discuss various approaches to marketing and apply the strategies to your business. This monthly group meets on the first Thursday of every month. Call (815) 455-6098 to reserve your spot.

Other popular topics featured at classes in July include: Starting A Business In Illinois, Marketing Bootcamp and Developing A Business Plan. Find out how the ISBDC professionals can help your business become more successful.
The following classes are accepting registrations:
  • Starting A Business In Illinois: Ideal for anyone interested in starting their own business. An experienced instructor will discuss many of the basics pertaining to entrepreneurship, as well as distribute various handouts with agencies and resources. This class meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 14. Cost: $25.
  • Marketing Bootcamp: Provides a thorough understanding of marketing, including measuring marketing effectiveness, performing a competitive analysis and indentifying a target market. Come learn the strengths and weaknesses of various marketing methods and get your marketing plan on the right track. This class meets from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 15. Cost: $39.
  • How To Develop A Business Plan: Create a road map for the future success of your company. Whether your business is going out for capital or is simply looking to drive a greater margin, your business plan is essential. This class will be offered from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21. Cost: $45.
All of these classes are held at the McHenry County College Shah Center, located at 4100 W. Shamrock Lane in McHenry, near Centegra Hospital.
For more information or to register, contact the Illinois Small Business Development Center at (815) 455-6098 or sbdc@mchenry.edu

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