Prioritizing Bootstrapping: Strategies for Entrepreneurs in Consumer Retail
Please join Michelle Lura White,
Women’s Business Development Manager at the Illinois Department of Commerce and
Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Office
of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3), and Kamy Taylor-Twiggs, Program
Director of Milestone Circles at the Nasdaq
Entrepreneurial Center, for a dynamic discussion with three retail
entrepreneurs:
·
Amy Mills from Southern Illinois who is owner
of 17th Street
Barbecue, Faye, The Factory at 17th Street, and OnCue
Consulting |
co-authored of Peace, Love, and Barbecue and Praise the Lard | television personality)
·
Jenny Yang from Chicago who is the owner and
president of Phoenix Bean and the
founder/owner/president of Jenny’s Tofu
·
Karen D. Haggerty from Chicago who is an entrepreneur |
speaker | author | experiential marketing expert | CEO of Creneau Marketing
This session will explore
strategies, challenges, and opportunities in bootstrapping a business.
Participants will learn to prioritize bootstrapping, understand the
decision-making process, and discover when and why this approach makes sense.
Real-life examples from retail entrepreneurs who have successfully bootstrapped
will provide practical insights and inspiration.
Key Takeaways:
·
When, Why, and How to Prioritize Bootstrapping
·
Lessons Learned Along the Way
·
Support Systems for Successful Bootstrapping
·
Setting Goals and Milestones
·
Marketing and Branding on a Budget
·
Time Management and Productivity for
Bootstrapping Entrepreneurs
·
Scaling a Bootstrapped Business
Wed, February 5, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location
Online Event
Website DescriptionPlease join Michelle Lura White,
Women’s Business Development Manager at the Illinois Department of Commerce and
Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Office
of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3), and Kamy Taylor-Twiggs, Program
Director of Milestone Circles at the Nasdaq
Entrepreneurial Center, for a dynamic discussion with three retail
entrepreneurs:
·
Amy Mills from Southern Illinois who is owner
of 17th Street
Barbecue, Faye, The Factory at 17th Street, and OnCue
Consulting |
co-authored of Peace, Love, and Barbecue and Praise the Lard | television personality)
·
Jenny Yang from Chicago who is the owner and
president of Phoenix Bean and the
founder/owner/president of Jenny’s Tofu
·
Karen D. Haggerty from Chicago who is an entrepreneur |
speaker | author | experiential marketing expert | CEO of Creneau Marketing
This session will explore
strategies, challenges, and opportunities in bootstrapping a business.
Participants will learn to prioritize bootstrapping, understand the
decision-making process, and discover when and why this approach makes sense.
Real-life examples from retail entrepreneurs who have successfully bootstrapped
will provide practical insights and inspiration.
Key Takeaways:
·
When, Why, and How to Prioritize Bootstrapping
·
Lessons Learned Along the Way
·
Support Systems for Successful Bootstrapping
·
Setting Goals and Milestones
·
Marketing and Branding on a Budget
·
Time Management and Productivity for
Bootstrapping Entrepreneurs
·
Scaling a Bootstrapped Business
Contact Info
Michelle Laura White, michelle.white@illinois.gov
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Event Type
Webinar -
Intended Audiences
Entrepreneur Business
Prioritizing Bootstrapping: Strategies for Entrepreneurs in Consumer Retail
Wed, February 5, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Please join Michelle Lura White,
Women’s Business Development Manager at the Illinois Department of Commerce and
Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Office
of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3), and Kamy Taylor-Twiggs, Program
Director of Milestone Circles at the Nasdaq
Entrepreneurial Center, for a dynamic discussion with three retail
entrepreneurs:
·
Amy Mills from Southern Illinois who is owner
of 17th Street
Barbecue, Faye, The Factory at 17th Street, and OnCue
Consulting |
co-authored of Peace, Love, and Barbecue and Praise the Lard | television personality)
·
Jenny Yang from Chicago who is the owner and
president of Phoenix Bean and the
founder/owner/president of Jenny’s Tofu
·
Karen D. Haggerty from Chicago who is an entrepreneur |
speaker | author | experiential marketing expert | CEO of Creneau Marketing
This session will explore
strategies, challenges, and opportunities in bootstrapping a business.
Participants will learn to prioritize bootstrapping, understand the
decision-making process, and discover when and why this approach makes sense.
Real-life examples from retail entrepreneurs who have successfully bootstrapped
will provide practical insights and inspiration.
Key Takeaways:
·
When, Why, and How to Prioritize Bootstrapping
·
Lessons Learned Along the Way
·
Support Systems for Successful Bootstrapping
·
Setting Goals and Milestones
·
Marketing and Branding on a Budget
·
Time Management and Productivity for
Bootstrapping Entrepreneurs
·
Scaling a Bootstrapped Business