Presented By: Mariel Huasanga, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Thinking about starting a business in Illinois? This informative workshop helps entrepreneurs understand many of the steps and requirements. You’ll be taken step-by-step through a variety of topics and have the opportunity to ask questions. Topics covered: Introduction to…
Presenter: Scott Clanin, Clanin Marketing Getting to know your target audience is the essential first step for any successful marketing strategy. In this webinar, we'll discuss ways to define your target audience, where to find them, how to understand their behavior, what targeting options are available to you on social media, and more! The webinar…
Presented By: Mariel Huasanga, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Why do you need a business plan? It’s your playbook! In this webinar, we will discuss the key points of business planning. Developing your business plan should be a process, not a task. It should be a dynamic document…
Presented By: Mariel Huasanga, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Thinking about starting a business in Illinois? This informative workshop helps entrepreneurs understand many of the steps and requirements. You’ll be taken step-by-step through a variety of topics and have the opportunity to ask questions. Topics covered: Introduction to…
Presented By: Mariel Huasanga, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Be prepared for grant opportunities! The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with GATA grant requirements, which includes the following steps *before*…