MPEI Business Workshop and Event Calendar

Name: Mastering Finances for Black-Owned Businesses (SCORE Live Webinar Event)
Start: 2021-02-16T18:00+00:00
End: 2021-02-16T18:59+00:00

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This calendar includes Mount Prospect Entrepreneurs Initiative events, as well as business workshops from local business organizations. For more information on an event, contact the Village of Mount Prospect Economic Development Division, 847-818-5328.

Mastering Finances for Black-Owned Businesses (SCORE Live Webinar Event)

Date: 02/16/2021 12:00 PM - 12:59 PM 02/16/2021 12:00 PM 02/16/2021 12:59 PM

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According to SCORE’s Megaphone on Mainstreet study, 8.8% of black-owned businesses described their business now as profitable and growing, while 56.3% reported as NOT profitable. A key to the success of any business is financial literacy and being able to master your numbers.

Join this educational webinar, presented by Owner & CEO of PKJ Consulting Phyllis Johnson, that will break down this critical element of business success into simple terms, so you are more informed, understand your numbers and can make better financial decisions.

This session will guide you on:

Understanding the alliance between personal and business finances
How to read and use financial statements
How to measure your company’s financial health
Accounting basics (including accounting software)
How to use cash flow forecasts
Business risk and how to manage it
How trusted advisors can help your business (and how to vet them)

CLICK HERE to learn more or register for this free webinar event.

This is a SCORE Live Webinar Event.

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Past Events:

June 24 2024 - Small Business Funding Options

Discover the many aspects of obtaining funding for existing or start-up businesses.

Whether you're just starting out or scaling your business, this program will help you understand funding options available to you as an entrepreneur or small business owner. Join us to learn about:

Funding sources and how to access these sources.
Requirements for obtaining funding.
Advantages and disadvantages of different funding sources.

Additionally, we will present the fundamentals of a business plan and financial projections. Business mentoring from SCORE members will be available after the event.

Presented in partnership with the Mount Prospect Entrepreneurs Initiative (MPEI) and SCORE.

February 7 2024 - Panel Discussion

Past Events

MPEI Panel Discussion | February 7, 2024

Three industry experts answer questions and provide tips on business finances, business planning, and marketing/social media for your business. Following the panel, hear from SCORE Mentors and the Village and Library on resources offered to businesses right here in Mount Prospect.

Panel topics were selected based on survey feedback from Mount Prospect businesses. Presenters include:
- Richard Sassan, B & E Accounting & Tax CPA P.C.
- Bill Knee, The Knee Law Firm, LLC
- Lauren Schaff, Business & Marketing Strategist
-Mark Lieberman, SCORE Representative

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