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Small Business Development Center - Small Business Money Success

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 Phone: 217-581-5114  Email: scelearn@eiu.edu

Small Business Money Success

Essential Skills to Make Managing Your Small Business Money Simple

Are you feeling overwhelmed by managing the money for your business? Our Business Money Success program is here to help. We’ll guide you through the basics of financial management, giving you the tools you need to take control of your business's money and ensure your business stays on track. This program provides practical, hands-on learning that you can apply directly to your business, helping you understand the value of financial processes and ensuring you’re not leaving money on the table.

What You'll Gain:

  • Better Money Management: Learn how to keep track of your money and make sure it’s working for you.

  • Financial Health Check: Start with a baseline assessment to understand your current financial status.

  • Budgeting Skills: Develop a realistic budget to keep your business financially healthy.

  • Financial Planning: Create a plan that supports your business goals and growth.

  • Profit Maximization: Ensure every dollar counts and boost your bottom line.

Program Delivery:

  • Hybrid Approach: Combines in-person training sessions, immediate application tools, and individual one-on-one advising. 

  • Active Cohort: Join a group of small business owners and learn together.

  • Expert Guidance: Led by EIU business finance expert Doug ZuHone

  • Structured Program: Runs from mid-August to early December.

  •  Pulse Check Deep Dive: Kicks off with an in-depth assessment of your current financial state to prepare for the CY2025 year.

What to Expect:

  • In-Person Training Sessions: Engage in hands-on learning with your cohort.

  • Immediate Application Tools: Access resources you can apply directly to your business.

  • Individual Advising: Benefit from one-on-one sessions with financial experts.

  • Interactive Discussions: Brainstorm and share ideas with other business owners.

  • Manageable Time Commitment: Learn the basics and value of financial processes without overwhelming your schedule.

  • No Stress: Focus on practical implementation with no graded assignments or exams.

Pre-requisite:

  • Must be an Illinois Small Business Owner or an aspiring entrepreneur in Illinois.

  • Must be registered with the Illinois Small Business Development Network.


Join our Business Money Success program and take control of your business’s financial future. Our expert advisors are here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you have a solid plan to achieve your dreams.

Contact Us Today to Enroll! Call us at (217) 258-7232 or e-mail SBDC@eiu.edu to sign up and take the first step toward a brighter future for your business.

Notes:

Contact the SBDC Today to Enroll! Call us at (217) 258-7232 or e-mail SBDC@eiu.edu to sign up and take the first step toward a brighter future for your business.

Fee: $0.00

Please Call SBDC For Registration Information

Doug ZuHone