Starting a business is a lot of work, but you're not in it alone. The month of November is Entrepreneurship Month, and there are many resources available that can help walk you through the steps it takes to get your business started. The Small Business Administration, or the SBA, has a multitude of resources available to those wanting to start a business. One resource that you may not find other places is the SBA Learning Center. Here you can find online courses designed for you to learn more about a specific topic.

Entrepreneurs in Illinois, whether you are starting, maintaining, or hoping to grow your business, check out Illinois workNet's resources so you can stay up to date on the latest when it comes to events near you. Also, be sure to read Illinois workNet's Starting a Business Guide and the following articles below for your entrepreneurial needs.

Illinois workNet Business Resources:

• Entrepreneurship and Small Business
• Why Entrepreneurship Skills Matter
• Benefits of Starting a Business
• What to Know Before You Start Your Business
• What to Do Before You Start a Business
• Get Going on Your Small Business
• Running Your Business
• Service Finder for Employers
• Find Employee Based Training
• Illinois JobLink
• Building an Online Presence for Your Business
• Growing Your Business
• Business Hub Beta and Business Partner Emails
• Keeping Your Business and Customers Safe Online
• Up and Running Start Planning for Your Business Today
• Hiring, Recruiting and Training
• Employment and Hiring Planning Resources
  
• Job Searching and Hiring Videos
  

Other Small Business Resources:

• First Stop Business Information Centers (BIC)
• Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
• Find the closest SBDC near you
• Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC)
• SBDC International Trade Centers (ITC)
• Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP)
• Regulatory Flexibility Program
• Angel Investment Credit Program

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