MPEI Business Workshop and Event Calendar

Name: Pros and Cons of Franchising - Harper College SBDC event
Start: 2015-12-04T00:30+00:00
End: 2015-12-04T02:00+00:00
Location: Harper Professional Center

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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.

Pros and Cons of Franchising - Harper College SBDC event

Date: 12/03/2015 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 12/03/2015 6:30 PM 12/03/2015 8:00 PM
Location: Harper Professional Center
650 East Higgins Rd, Suite 18N
Schaumburg, Illinois

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Should you start a business, buy an existing business, or invest in a franchise?

In this free seminar, we will discuss the pros and cons of each, "hot" franchise categories, and funding alternatives. Find out if franchising is right for you.
• Evaluate your suitability to franchising and/or other business ownership.
• Review the risks and rewards of business ownership.
• Sort through and evaluate the 3 options for going into business.
• Understand alternatives to fund your new business.
• Identify the myths and realities of franchising.
• Discover how to identify the best business option for you.
• Look at building your own personal business model.
Presented by Brad Back, senior partner with FranNet-Chicago, with over 30 years experience in the industry.

Email register for this free seminar. Please include: First and last name, phone number and class name.

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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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