Starting Your Business

Getting Started

Step by Step Guide to starting a Business in Illinois.

Illinois Legal Aid

Documents & forms for starting your business in Hoffman Estates or the rest of Illinois.

Starting a Business in Illinois

How to start a business in Illinois

Write your Business Plan

How to write a business plan

Where to get Started in Hoffman Estates

Illinois Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

Franchising Resources

Illinois Franchise Opportunities

Database to help you find the perfect franchise opportunity in Hoffman Estates and beyond.

Franchising Companies

Illinois Franchise Opportunities.

Business & Franchise Opportunities

Collection of franchise opportunities

Managing Your Finances

Business Financial Management Checklist

NFIB.com checklist for managing small business finances in Hoffman Estates, IL and beyond.

Business Finance Apps

5 apps for making small business financial management more efficient.

Basics Of Business Money Management

Entrepreneur.com guide to organizing and managing your business financials appropriately

Five Money Management Rules for Young Small Businesses

Get started on the right foot with these five money management tips.