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5 Reasons Your Business Can Benefit by Using Accounting Software (like Quickbooks)
5 Reasons Your Business Can Benefit by Using Accounting Software (like Quickbooks) Managing finances is an essential aspect of running a small business. Accurate financial records help businesses keep track of their expenses, revenues, and profits, which is critical for making informed decisions. One way to streamline the accounting process is to use accounting software…
Read MoreIllinois Department of Economic Opportunity Releases Info on Back 2 Business Grants for Restaurants, Hotels, and Creative Arts
CITGO Team Makes a Splash at Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
CITGO Team Makes a Splash at Polar Plunge for Special Olympics CITGO Lemont Refinery employees made a big splash at the 2023 Polar Plunge at the Braidwood Recreation Club. The CITGO team, along with a corporate donation, raised a total of $14,353 for Special Olympics Illinois. They also brought home three awards from the event…
Read MoreEntrepreneur 411 Webinar: Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act
Entrepreneur 411 Webinar: Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act Thank you to David Condon of Edward Jones and David Hiss of John Hancock for joining us to discuss the Illinois’ Secure Choice Savings Program Act. The Act is a state mandate requiring those with 16 or more employees to offer a qualifying employer-sponsored retirement program…
Read MoreGovernment Affairs Recap for the Week of March 27, 2023
Updates from the Homer Glen Board Meeting, NRLB’s ruling about severance packages
Read MoreGovernment Affairs Recap for the Week of March 20, 2023
Updates from the Homer Glen Board Meeting, NRLB’s ruling about severance packages
Read MoreWhy Your Small Business Needs a Padlock for Its Website: A Guide to SSL Certificates
Why Your Small Business Needs a Padlock for Its Website: A Guide to SSL Certificates Why Your Business Needs the Padlock for Its Website: A Guide to SSL Certificates Do people get a “security warning” when visiting your website? Can you only access your site via “http” and not via “https”? Do you have…
Read MoreLemont Walking Club to Start on April 10th, Led by Bee Well Collective
Lemont Walking Club to Start on April 10th, Led by Bee Well Collective Bee Well Collective is helping people change with one small step, and it’s free to do so. Danyelle Andrews, fonder of Bee Well Collective, is starting the Lemont Walking Club to help improve our step counts, our physical health, and out mental…
Read MoreTikTok CEO Testifies Before Congress: Implications for Business Owners
TikTok CEO Testifies Before Congress: Implications for Business Owners What today’s hearing means for businesses relying on TikTok and the future of social media regulation. Today, TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before Congress, addressing concerns about the company’s ties to the Chinese Government and the impact of its content on young Americans. Despite Chew’s assurances,…
Read More3 Easy Things to Help Attract More Customers for Your New Business
3 Easy Things to Help Attract More Customers for Your New Business Starting a new business is difficult under the best circumstances. But in today’s economic climate, it’s difficult to make a name for yourself when most people are trying desperately to cut back on expenses. Yet, you shouldn’t get discouraged. There are easy (and…
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