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Center for Entrepreneurship Diversity and Education
Providing entrepreneurs with a comprehensive suite of resources and support to help turn visions into successful businesses. Brought to you by the Brennan School of Business at Dominican University
Typical Small Business Needs
STRATEGIC PLAN
67% of small business owners do not have a strategic plan.
MARKETING PLAN
50% of small business owners do not have a marketing plan.
FINANCIAL PLAN
50% of small business owners do not have a financial plan.
BUSINESS PLAN
59% of small business owners do not have a business plan.
*Based on data from Oak Park Community Survey

Upcoming Events

Business and Brunch: Small Business EditionSat, Nov 08Chicago
Social Media StrategyTue, Nov 18Virtual Event
Women in BusinessTue, Nov 18Berwyn
Review Your Business PerformanceTue, Nov 18Virtual Event
AI Basics for BusinessThu, Nov 20Virtual Event
Financial Management Series- Budgeting and ForecastingTue, Nov 25Virtual Event
Chicago Small Business Expo 2026Wed, Jun 10Chicago
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