Join the Illinois Restaurant Association, Square, and the Cook County Small Business Source for a virtual session that will address key cash flow challenges like rising costs and unpredictable revenue and offer practical strategies to help operators organize finances, automate savings!

Gain clarity on how much revenue your business needs to cover its costs. Participants will learn how to calculate breakeven points, understand fixed versus variable expenses, and use this analysis to guide pricing, growth, and cash flow decisions.

AI is rapidly changing how customers find your business. In this practical webinar, learn what “AI search” really means —from Google’s AI results to tools like ChatGPT—and how to make sure your business shows up clearly and consistently.

This event offers restaurant and hospitality operators the opportunity to connect one-on-one with some of the biggest restaurateurs in the business, plus experts in HR, public relations, law, accounting, licensing, insurance, and more. Vendors and service providers are welcome and encouraged!

The Managing Cash Flow module encourages participants to focus on cash flow management as an essential competency of business ownership.

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection brings free business resources to the community for new and existing entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business in the City of Chicago through the Chicago Small Biz Expo Series. The series of expos occur at different city.

Take control of your business finances and make confident decisions without the guesswork. Wintrust’s professional bankers will lead the workshops, helping entrepreneurs and small business owners gain clarity, confidence and control over their finances.

Setting the right price for your products or services is one of the most critical business decisions you’ll make. This interactive workshop will help you develop a pricing strategy that not only covers your costs and supports your business growth, but also aligns with your business values and market

Save the date! Join us on June 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. This year’s Chicago Small Business Conference & Expo will be at the Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum at UIC. You’ll experience an unparalleled opportunity to network, learn, and propel your business forward as part of the most influen

Develop pricing strategies that reflect your costs, market demand, and business goals. This workshop helps entrepreneurs evaluate pricing models, avoid underpricing, and confidently set prices that support profitability and growth.