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Eligible very small businesses can access no-cost technical assistance in accounting, legal, financial readiness, and business advisory support through the Small Business Growth Initiative. Funding provided in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
Practical Support for Growing Businesses
Very small businesses often operate with limited time, staff, and resources. SBGI helps eligible participants strengthen business operations through no-cost technical assistance designed to support stability, readiness, and growth.
Common VSB Challenges We Help Address
Limited time & staff — Access technical assistance that helps strengthen financial organization, operations, and business planning.
Financial organization — Improve bookkeeping practices, financial reporting, and overall business recordkeeping.
Capital readiness — Strengthen financial documentation and readiness for future funding opportunities.
Operational growth — Identify practical next steps to improve efficiency, readiness, and long-term business capacity.
Technical Assistance Snapshot
Category
Benefits for VSBs
Financial statement preparation support
Professional financial statements and reporting support
Capital readiness support