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Where can a Chicago small business get free advising?
Any Cook County small business can get free one-on-one advising through Cook County Small Business Source, which connects you with a Business Support Organization. There's no cost and no revenue or industry requirement — just request an advisor online.
What to know
- Free help with business plans, accessing customers, and grant or loan applications.
- Delivered through 13 Business Support Organizations plus 30+ referral partners.
- No application fee and no eligibility requirements beyond being in Cook County.
- Also offers government contracting readiness assessments.
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