Recent Small Business Financing Titles

The Evanston Public Library has a number of books about financing and managing the cash flow of a small business.  Here are some recently added titles:

Accounting Savvy for Business Owners: A guide to the bare essentials.  Goodman, Philip B., c2010.  Easy to understand information about tracking business finances.  Also available as an audiobook.

Cash Flow for Dummies  Tracy, Tage C., c2012.  Valuable tips, techniques, and information on the fundamentals of cash management to maximize cash flow.

Locavesting: The Revolution in Local Investing and How to Profit from It.  Cortese, Amy, 2011.  Various types of funding methods are discussed, including cooperatives, credit unions, local stock exchanges, community development funds, public venture capital, and raising money through social networking.

The 30 Day MBA in Business Finance.   Barrow, Colin, 2011.
Covers the fundamentals of business finance; analyzing financial reports; corporate capital structures; business tax and reporting procedures; and more.

JVS Small Business Workshops

Jewish Vocational Service Chicago is offering the following workshops in February and March.  All events will be held at JVS Chicago, 216 W. Jackson,Chicago, 2nd Floor Training Room.

CORE FOUR® Small Business Planning Boot Camp
Tuesday, February 21st, Thursday, February 23rd, Tuesday, February 28th and Thursday, March 1st 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
This 10-hour business planning course will give you the information and skills that you need in the four "CORE" elements of planning and sustaining a business: Plan for business success; Plan your business to meet the needs of the market place; Plan for your business cash flow needs; and Plan how your business will operate.  $50. Please contact Steve Bob at stevebob@jvschicago.org or 312-673-3429.

STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS IN ILLINOIS
Tuesday, March 13, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m
This workshop will acquaint you with the basic procedures for opening a business in Illinois. You will also receive information designed to answer your questions about the legalities, regulations, and requirements of operating a small business.   FREE. Register online.


SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING METHODS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Thursday, March 15, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 
This workshop will address topics in marketing and social media and differentiate between the two. This workshop will combine traditional methods to formulate new social media and marketing methods.  FREE. Register online

FRANCHISING OPTIONS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Thursday, March 20, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
There are over 3,000 franchises is the United States and in this workshop you will learn how to find and finance the franchise that meets your lifestyle and financial goals. Presented by John McLellan, President of FranNet Chicago.  FREE. Register online.

HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN
Tuesday, March 27, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Planning is the roadmap to success in the business world. A business plan is essential for anyone starting or buying a business, financing or refinancing a business, or raising debt or equity capital. A business plan helps you find hidden business flaws and makes you think carefully about each phase of your business. Receive help on development of your business plan from our skilled and knowledgeable instructors.   FREE. Register online.