Planning for Success: Crafting Your Roadmap to Growth

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the daily challenges of running your business? Do you struggle to see the big picture or worry about your future growth? Our Planning for Success program is designed just for you. We’ll help you create a clear, actionable plan that guides your business toward long-term success. This isn't just theory – it’s practical advice and hands-on help tailored to your unique needs.

• Clear Direction: Define where you want your business to go and how to get there.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Learn how to tackle current challenges and prepare for future ones.
• Practical Goals: Set realistic and achievable goals to keep your business on track.
• Resource Management: Make the most of your time, money, and team.
• Growth Strategies: Discover ways to expand your market and increase your profits.

Online Flexibility: Learn at your own pace with our fully online course.

Applied Learning: This is not an academic course; it’s about applying what you learn directly to your business.

Personalized Strategic Plan: Walk away with a customized plan for your business in 2025.

·         Holiday Readiness: Enter the holiday season with a solid plan for success in the new year.

·         Action-Based: Personalized tasks that apply directly to your business.

·         Interactive Discussions: Brainstorm and share ideas with other business owners and get expert guidance from weekly interactions with EIU's very own Dr. Ayse Costello.

·         Manageable Time Commitment: Spend just 1-2 hours a week on the course.

·         No Stress: No graded assignments, long-term papers, quizzes, or exams – just practical planning for your success.

·         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 Planning for Success program and take the first step towards a brighter future for your business. 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.