Writing your Business Plan

There are several organizations in your community that can help you write your business plan:

Sample Business Plan

• Local Chamber of Commerce

  Receive attention from dedicated staff members who can help you take advantage of a wide array of resources in your neighborhood

• Aldermen Offices

• Small Business Solution Station

  Visit Room 800, City Hall every  Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to get free business counseling, legal assistance, and financial and loan assistance from our non-profit partner agencies

• Harold Washington Library

  Find materials that support small businesses and entrepreneurs, from business plans to marketing and bookkeeping

• Restaurant Associations

  • Illinois Restaurant Association (IRA)
  • Hospitality Business Association - Chicago (HBAC)
  • Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA)