No Cost Phone Advisory Appointments
1 hour
Cheri can help you with digital (email, social media, content) and traditional marketing, viability and commercialization analysis, budgeting, forecasting, pricing, packaging and developing a marketing plan. Cheri will assess your current marketing needs and review your branding/positioning. Cheri provides general guidance and assistance for startups and established businesses. Start up friendly.
1 hour
"BIG" Grant info as well as general guidance and assistance. For clients needing expert help with a restaurant, bar or food service business. Kevin McVearry specializes in the restaurant and hospitality industry at all levels of operations from start-up concepts to existing businesses. He has spent 25 years opening and operating restaurants, bars, and events across the country. Kevin has extensive knowledge in new venues, including design, construction, budgeting, menu development. Startup friendl
1 hour
Marge Johnsson is a high-growth business planning and revenue forecasting specialist, but also an accounting expert, who can help you with QuickBooks, business plan review, projections and financial statements. She brings 30 years of experience helping businesses of all sizes introduce new products, find new sales channels, enter new markets, and complete acquisitions. Marge is start up friendly.
1 hour
Book an appointment with Jennie Johns if you need assistance with ecommerce platforms, website, email service, and/or other technology issues. Jennie specializes in web functionality, usability and customer experience. She can assist with your technical questions re: website creation, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Jennie has over 20 years experience in developing websites. Available for Zoom or Phone appointments (choose below).
1 hour
"BIG" Grant Information as well as general guidance and assistance for startups and established businesses. Do you need help planning your new business, understanding distribution channels, structuring your sales team, or navigating the sales process? Dennis offers startups and small businesses practical advice to help you maximize sales, grow market share, and increase revenue. Dennis is "start up" friendly.
30 minutes
General guidance and assistance for startups and established businesses. Available for Zoom or Phone appointments (choose below).
Prototyping, Makerspace and Legal Help
30 minutes
Brie A. Crawford focuses on intellectual property and entertainment law, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets both domestically and abroad. She can counsel clients as to whether IP protection is appropriate, and if so, what kind and how to secure the appropriate protection. Brie also focuses on drafting IP-related agreements. She is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
30 minutes
Founded in 1989, Lavelle Law Ltd. is one of the most respected law firms in the Chicago area. Their expertise includes business and entrepreneurial law, estate planning, divorce and family law, criminal defense, commercial and residential real estate law, banking and securities law, law practice management, bankruptcy and more. The firm generously donates time to clients of the ISBDC.
Webinars
1 hour
No Cost. Mar 11th, 12-1:00pm CST
You know your prospects are on LinkedIn, and you've heard the success stories, but how do YOU reap the benefits of LinkedIn to get more clients, more business, and more referrals?
In this cannot miss session you will learn:
•How to create a LinkedIn profile that attracts quality prospects
•How to surround yourself with ideal prospects
•How to build your online reputation as the "GO-TO" expert in your field
1 hour
No Cost. Mar 25th, 12-1:00pm CST
Livestreaming shot up 50% in 2020 because it is the fastest way to connect with your audience in real-time. But LinkedIn differs from the other social platforms in that the Livestreaming feature isn't available to everyone on LinkedIn. LinkedIn has a process that helps decide who's able to go live and who isn't. But now is the time to become a LinkedIn Livestreamer! Award winning social media strategist, Vanessa Cabrera will reveal how to become a LinkedIn Live broadcaster.
