12/3/2012

We have a new calender of events, which will eventually showcase Small Business Seminars and Classes that are scheduled for Spring of 2013. Seminars may include, Staring a Business in Illinois, Marketing, Finance, Management, Business Plan, Retail, Manufacturing, and many more. Check the calender for the latest seminars. 

  Illinois Small Business Development Center Calender of Events

11/20/2012

Shop Small Business Saturday Nov. 24th

  
(6/19/2012)

Websites are now free for Illinois businesses!

At the Illinois Small Business Development Center, we believe the web is an essential platform for all of our members. That’s why we’ve joined Illinois Get Your Business Online a Google-led program that provides the tools and resources for Illinois businesses to get online and succeed online.  

 The program includes:

●     A free, easy-to-build, professional website

●     A free customized domain name and hosting for one year

●     A free local business listing on Google

●     Free tools, resources, and local events

While 97% of Americans look online for local products and services, 58% of Illinois small businesses do not have a website or online presence. These businesses are virtually invisible to many potential customers.

Illinois Get Your Business Online is an easy, free, and fast way for Illinois businesses to get online. With professional templates and a few easy steps, businesses can create and publish a website in less than 60 minutes.

 If your business is not online, find 60 minutes to create a professional website. It’s easy. Really fast. And really free. Get started at: . Don’t stay invisible to customers looking for you online.  http://www.gybo.com/illinois/