Illinois Small Business Development Center at Oakton College

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Illinois Small Business Development Center at Oakton College

The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Oakton College can help you at any stage of your entrepreneurial journey.

Members of our diverse network of business experts provide no-cost and confidential business advising to Illinois entrepreneurs.

Whether you want to brainstorm ideas, are seeking to turn a hobby into a business, or have an existing small business you hope to grow or evolve, we’re here to help.

Schedule a no-cost appointment

Plan

We can help you learn more about your industry, plan your business strategy, and anticipate obstacles.

Start

We’ll walk you through starting a business with consultation and training in areas such as accessing capital, marketing, management and operations.

Grow

From financial planning to needs assessments and SWOT analysis, our team can help you grow and strengthen your existing business.

Exit

We can help you close, sell or transfer your business.

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SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the U.S.