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Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs

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http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/
DCCA provides good information for starting a new business, getting the training you need to compete in today's job market and searching for a job.

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Inc.com

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http://www.inc.com/

"Where to start and grow your business." Offers a variety of information that is more general in scope.

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SCORE Chicago Chapter

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http://www.scorechicago.org/
The Volunteer Counseling Service of the US Small Business Administration (Illinois District SBA Office: http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/2/3161) offers free counseling at Chicagoland locations for operating or starting a business. They also conduct affordable workshops on a variety of business subjects and maintain a free Business Information Center.

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Skokie Public Library Business Portal

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Find information including starting and running a business, recommended tools, online tutorials and a business directory.

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