Free Business Workshops: Department of Business Affairs

9/12
E-Mail Marketing For Your Business
9:30-11:00 am
Don't know how to promote your business? Create a successful sales and marketing campaign by learning the do's and don'ts of e-mail marketing. Learn how to measure your results and how to integrate it with your website.

9/17
How to Start Your Business
3:00-4:30 pm
A must attend workshop for new and emerging businesses owners. This workshop will cover the basic steps a person should take when starting a business, such as marketing, and legal & financial issues that are essential to the success of a new venture.

9/19
Maximize Your Marketing Opportunities
9:30-11:00 am
Marketing your business begins with efficient operations, customer service, & great people and product.

9/24
How to Get Certified
Doing Business With The City
1:00-3:00 pm
Learn about the different types of procurement opportunities as wells as the City's contract monitoring and compliance standards.

9/26
How to Finance Your Business
9:30-11:00 am
Learn the difference between small business loans, short-term loans, pre-loan qualifications and what type of loans are the best fit for your business.

www.cityofchicago.org/businessaffairs