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Free Business Counseling at BACP Solution Station

Don’t do it alone, let an expert help you in solving common business problems at no cost to you. Visit the Small Business Solution station every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and get free business counseling, legal assistance and financial and loan assistance from our trusted non-profit partner agencies. Stop by the Solution Station between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., located at BACP City Hall, Room 800 or make an appointment by calling 312.744.2086. See the BACP Small Business Solution Station flyer for more information.


Every Tuesday, SCORE provides:

  • Free business advice
  • Assistance developing a business plan
  • Small business counseling

 

Every Wednesday, The Law Project provides:

  • Legal services for your business
  • Real estate, including commercial leases, renting, buying and selling
  • Corporate structuring and tax issues
  • Personnel issues

 

The first and third Thursday, the Women’s Business Development Center provides:

  • Small business micro-loans
  • Alternative financial assistance for your business

 

Additional Thursdays, Accion Chicago provides:

  • Small business micro-loans
  • Alternative financial assistance for your business

 

The last Friday of every month, The IRS provides:

  • Small business consultations with the IRS
  • Taxes information for small businesses