The College of DuPage Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is part of a nationwide support network for the small business community. The SBDC provides counseling and technical assistance on a variety of issues including business feasibility, planning, financing, marketing and organization. In addition to counseling services the SBDC offers educational seminars and workshops, professional referrals, and an entrepreneur’s resource room with references and computer stations. Counseling sessions are by appointment. Small Business Development Center College of DuPage The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity offers a First Stop Business Information Center with extensive small business start-up information at www.business.illinois.gov 1-800-252-2923. Some of the topics included at this site are listed below: Business
Start-Up Guides (General information as well as information
for specific industries such as restaurants, wineries and childcare
providers.) The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers additional information about starting, financing, managing and procurement opportunities on their website at www.sba.gov. The SBA offers a number of loan and loan guarantee programs and work in conjunction with the Small Business Development Corporation. |