13
Apr
Partner Hosted Event
Makers & Shakers 2023
A night for innovative entrepreneurs to meet one another whilst networking, learning about local resources, presentations, dinner, and more.
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Mark your calendar! Find local events designed to showcase and celebrate fellow entrepreneurs, build your network, and connect you to valuable experts.
18
Apr
A4CB Hosted Event
Social Media Strategy
Social media platforms can be used to build your company’s brand and sell your products. In order to achieve your business objectives, social media content and interaction must be well planned. A4CB’s Amanda Askew will review strategies for reaching the right audience, creating content, and maximizing ROI.
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27
Apr
Partner Hosted Event
Empower Series: How to Scale Your Business
Join A4CB, business experts, and Chicago business owners at WBC’s Empower Series: How to Scale Your Business event in Chatham! The evening will include inspiring panels, keynote speakers, and a networking reception designed to help you get resources to grow and scale your business including capital, marketing, operations, team, and customer service. There is free parking on site and food and beverages will be served.
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18
May
A4CB Hosted Event
Personal Financial Management
Business owners spend a lot of time growing and managing their businesses. Often, there is little time set aside to manage their personal finances. During this webinar, attendees will learn the benefits of developing short-term, medium-term, and long-term financial goals. The webinar will also cover key steps to reaching those personal financial goals.
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13
Jun
A4CB Hosted Event
Becoming WBE and MBE Certified
Finding and retaining customers is an ongoing necessity for all business owners. If you have ever considered selling products or services to a large institution, our next free coaching webinar is for you. Becoming WBE or MBE certified can help a business owner qualify for contracts offered by some of Chicago’s largest public, private, and nonprofit organizations. This workshop will review the specific steps needed to become WBE or MBE certified, additional criteria that institutional buyers are seeking, and the role that Allies for Community Business plays in helping connect small businesses with institutional buyers.
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26
Sep
A4CB Hosted Event
Getting Started in QuickBooks
Accounting software can help you keep your profits and costs organized. By linking your business bank account and credit card to the platform, you will be able to categorize and track all money coming in and going out each month. This workshop will provide a hands-on overview of a common accounting platform, QuickBooks. Whether you are still considering the right platform for your business, or if you are currently using QuickBooks and want to learn best practices, this workshop is for you!
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14
Nov
A4CB Hosted Event
Social Media Strategy
Social media platforms can be used to build your company’s brand and sell your products. In order to achieve your business objectives, social media content and interaction must be well planned. A4CB’s Amanda Askew will review strategies for reaching the right audience, creating content, and maximizing ROI.
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