Resources

Here are valuable links and resources that provide additional business and minority inclusion-related information that may prove helpful as you look to grow your business, make business connections and/or evaluate new markets.
INCORPORATION & COMPLIANCE |
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Articles of Incorporation | Illinois Secretary of State AOI | |
Annual Report | Illinois Secretary of State Annual Report | |
2018 Taxes Filed | IRS 2018 Business Filing | |
Annual Certifications Renewal | CMS Diversity Compliance Portal |
MARKETING & BRANDING |
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Logo | Forbes: Logo Conveyed Message | |
Website | Importance of Quality Website | |
Capabilities Statement | SBDC Capabilities Statement Essentials | |
Business Codes Lookup |
FINANCIALS |
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2019 Budget |
Importance of Budget Planning | |
2019 Forecast |
3 Types of Business Forecasting | |
2018 Gross & Net Income | Gross Income V. Net Income | |
2019 Projected Income |
CERTIFICATIONS/SUPPLIER DIVERSITY | ||
MBE/DBE/WBE | City of Chicago Certification | |
BEP | BEP Certification Portal | |
SBSA | Illinois CPO SBSA Program | |
Illinois Tollway TA Program | ILBCC TA Program |
ARTICULATION | ||
Mission/Vision | Mission and Vision Importance | |
Elevator Speech | Elevator Pitch 4 Key Qualities | |
Tagline/Slogan | Forbes: Good Taglines Are Important |
MARKET POTENTIAL |
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Strategic Development Plan | Forbes: Successful Strategic Planning | |
2019 Prospects/Target Market | Sales Prospecting | |
Business Plan | SBA: Write Your Business Plan |