Hosted by Director of SBDC and NBDC at CMAA, Chettha Saetia, this webinar is a great introduction for all new and early stage entrepreneurs looking to start their business properly. Topics covered include business licenses, legal structures, tax requirements, patents and more.

Planning for a Healthy Business: After completing this module, participants will be able to: Convert a vague idea into a resource plan. Understand how a business plan helps motivate stakeholders to support their business ideas. Understand the importance of personal credit and a healthy relationship with lenders. Importance of a Business Plan

In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. We will cover how to create an account and set up an ad campaign, how to improve ad performance, and how to measure success. Hosted by Google Partner, Chinese Mutual Aid Association's (CMAA) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and JinJa Birkenbeuel, Illinois Grow With Google Digital Coach and CEO of Birk Creative

After completing this module, participants will be able to: Understand the purpose of cash flow management in a small business. Make cash flow projections based on the cash cycle. Identify some ways to manage cash flow, including receivables and payables. Work more effectively with technical experts.

标题：普通话网络研讨会:如何创业和寻找资金 描述：SBDC和SBA中文（普通话）网络研讨会。 您有商业想法吗？您的生意需要资金吗？ 在本次网络研讨会中，您将学习如何将想法发展为真正的企业，了解每种业务结构的利弊：独资、合伙、公司和有限责任公司，企业注册程序，雇主责任，基于家庭的业务法规和特许权保护。 您还将了解可供您使用的资源，包括SBA的贷款人匹配、准备工作、资金申请和SBA融资计划，以及SCORE、SBDC、WBC和VBOC提供的一对一援助。 Do you have a business idea? Do you need money for your business? Join us tomorrow from 6-7 PM CST! Please note this webinar will be presented in Simplified Chinese (Mandarin). In this online workshop you will learn how to develop an idea into a business, the pros and cons of each business structure: sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and LLC, the procedure to register a business, responsibility as an employer, home based business regulations and franchise protection. You will also learn about resources available to you including the SBA’s Lender Match, Readiness is All, Funding Request, and SBA Financing Programs, One-on-One Assistance through SCORE, SBDC, WBC and VBOC. Presented by the Illinois SBDC at CMAA, SBA, CBCAC and National ACE

Lawyer Q&A Webinar: Presented by the Illinois SBDC at CMAA and The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C. Join us for this LIVE Q&A session with a licensed attorney / small business expert. A whole hour dedicated to answering your business related questions and concerns, offering legal advice you can implement throughout the year. About our attorney: Charles G. Wentworth, Esq.Charles attended law school at the University of Utah where he was a legal-writing teaching assistant and participated in moot court and law review. He then clerked for Chief Justice John Broderick of the New Hampshire Supreme Court before becoming a commercial litigation associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago. Charles then joined The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C. as a shareholder after running a successful solo practice. Charles focuses his practice on business advice, property and appellate litigation, estate planning, and probate. His clients include large and small companies, individuals, private equity groups, commercial and residential landlords and tenants, condominium associations, and contractors. He is also very active in the Illinois State and DuPage County Bar Associations, where he often lectures and writes about the law. He has served as a member and in the leadership of the following sections: Law Practice Management & Technology; Professional Responsibility; Appellate Law & Practice; Alternative Dispute Resolution; and Civil Law & Practice. And he serves as an officer and director of multiple closely-held companies and non-for-profit organizations, including one engaged in the purchase and leasing of various commercial properties. All of these business and professional activities give him practical business and real estate experience that he shares with his clients. Charles handles a wide variety of matters: Successfully vacated $472,000 federal-court judgment against his client. Won trial against client’s former commercial tenant for unpaid rent, and handling multiple other commercial landlord-tenant disputes and evictions. Advises small-business clients on estate and succession planning for themselves and their companies. Represent condominium association on various matters, including contract disputes and enforcement of condo declaration and bylaws. Prosecuted two multi-million dollar commercial mortgage foreclosures, including having a receiver appointed and defending against various mechanics liens. Defended nation-wide publishing company against $2.7 million breach of contract and fraudulent transfer claims. Advised clients on voting procedures in condominium board election, resulting in them being elected to all open seats on the condo board of directors. Pursued multiple mechanics liens by contractors and their assignees in Cook, Kane, Kankakee, and Will Counties, both at trial and on appeal. Successfully defended client in litigation related to breach of non-compete agreement brought by client’s former employer. Negotiated settlement of dispute related to sale of client’s company. Brought replevin, detinue, and breach of equipment lease claims against company for failing to return $20,000 machine when lease ended. Wrote motion to reconsider order regarding condominium assessments. Filed multiple appellate and amicus briefs in the Illinois Courts of Appeals, Illinois Supreme Court, various federal appellate courts around the country, and the United States Supreme Court.

Interested in increasing customer engagement, showcasing your expertise, generating organic traffic and growing your customer base? You will learn how to use YouTube and the power of video to promote your business or brand during this lunch-time workshop. In this webinar we’ll cover: How to create a YouTube channel Adding videos and organize your channel How to promote your business with video ads

The SBDC at CMAA and Harmony Three Productions are proud to present this workshop on creating content for small business: photography, video, gifs and more. Create a library of fresh content for your social media! · Canva for easy posts and graphics: I’ll walk you thru it step by step! · Photo editing: I’ll show you exactly how I retouch and optimize my photos for great looking images! · Video: We’ve got that covered too! Super easy ways to create video for your own business. Harmony Three Productions will be sharing the most current tips, apps and ideas for online visual content, yep, still a How To Extravaganza, photo apps , Social Media tips and Video ideas! Using apps and these helpful tips, your images and video can look polished and professional! What we covered: • Filters and Apps, how to use them to easily up your game… • See how to easily create great graphics and images • Best tips on how to share! • Latest visual trends and how to apply to YOUR business