You have questions. We have answers.

The BDC is your local support network. Listed below are links to valuable information from how to create a business plan to a guide to retailing. If you ever have an educational need for your business, contact Chamber Services staff.  We will do our best to connect you with an information resource or refer you to a professional who can assist you.

Business Organizations

• SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business
• Small Business Administration
• Illinois Small Business Development Center
• Women's Business Development Center
• The Berwyn Public Library offers Library cards to Berwyn Business owners. Gain Access to online courses, periodicals, meeting space, and much more.

As presented at Berwyn Business Connect

• Simplify Your Sales Effort Now
• The Art of a Great Deal
• 5 steps to getting on Google Places
• Facebook Pages vs. Profile

Access to Capital

• 5 Simple Questions to Help Determine Your Business Financing Options
• What do banks look for when lending small-business loans?
• 4 Types Of Loans Every Business Owner Should Understand

Accounting

• Small business report card
• Small business report card-Spanish

Business Planning

• How to write a business plan
• Business plan workbook
• Business plan workbook-Spanish
• Resource guide for start-up and existing minority, women, veterans and persons with disabilities business owners
• Small business ownership guide

Business/Entrepreneur Online Publications

• Inc. - Small Business Resources for the Entrepreneur
• Entrepreneur
• The Wall Street Journal

Education

• Affordable Colleges Foundation

Forms & Tax Information

• Application for an IRS Employer Identification Number (EIC)
• Corporate Tax Information - from the IRS
• Illinois Business Forms - from the IL Department of Revenue

Free Online Business Courses

• Academic Earth Online Business Courses
• Online Gale Courses offered by the Berwyn Public Library for residents and business owners; courses vary from Marketing for Small Businesses to HR Management

• Teaching Kids Business

Marketing

• Foundation for the Advancement of Marketing Excellence in Entrepreneurs (FAMEE) www.famee.org/
• Guide to a small business marketing plan
• Guide to a small business marketing plan-Spanish

Mobile & E-Strategy

• Deciding Whether Your Business Needs a Mobile App
• Doing business on the internet-an e-business strategy guide

Restaurant/Retailing

• Restaurant start-up guide
• Practical guide to retailing

Safety on the Job

• Workers Compensation 

Social Media & Online

• How Social Media Impacts Your SEO