Chicago Business Resources

From reaching out to your local media to starting a “retailer of the year” award, there are many ways to make the most of independent retailer month.

AAPI Entrepreneur, Vegan Founder, and Animal Lover Shares Their Advice for Business Success

Once again, FranNet and SCORE have partnered together to discuss the pros and cons associated with the different paths to entrepreneurship. Generally speaking, there are three widely accepted options for establishing yourself as a small business owner.

Some people predict a recession is coming, while others dismiss the notion since the nation is essentially at full employment. But many small business owners are worried a recession is looming.

From responding to your audience to consistently posting content, there are several social media strategies for small business owners.

From providing monetary support to partnering with firms that support gender equality, there are several ways to support LGBTQ+-owned businesses.

When you are just starting the business, you begin to think about ways and strategies to quickly reach your goals - which can sometimes result in you spending more.

TikTok continues its upward trajectory. In the U.S., Apptopia reports TikTok was the number-one downloaded app—with 94 million downloads in 2021, up 6% over 2020. It is currently the sixth most-used social platform in the world.

From Out Professionals to your DIY network, several professional networks exist for LGBTQ+ leaders.

Building a successful freelancing business is similar to running any small business: You need a plan to be competitive.

While serving in the US Air Force, Charlie “Mutt” Ferrell, Jr. was known for his homemade, all-purpose sauce. Decades later, his granddaughter Charlynda founded Mutt’s Sauce to... Read more

As the nation’s employers struggle to attract talent and retain valued employees, many companies remain culturally short-sighted.