Illinois State Regulation

Episode 30 – Autolyze Consulting, a remote Food Industry Consultant

January 21, 2020 howsbusiness Citations, Food Business, Health Inspection, Illinois State Regulation, Permitting, Shared Kitchen 00:06:17 Comments Off on Episode 30 – Autolyze Consulting, a remote Food Industry Consultant

Shelby describes doing business in Chicago as a “microcosm”. Learn more about his journey through Chicago’s food world on this week’s episode!

Episode 29 – R.B. Pest Solutions, Pest Control in Chatham

January 14, 2020 howsbusiness Growth, Hiring, Illinois State Regulation 00:13:33 Comments Off on Episode 29 – R.B. Pest Solutions, Pest Control in Chatham

Robi says doing business in Chicago is “exciting.” She grew up watching her dad work as an exterminator. Then, after working as a business educator for a couple of years, she decided to start her own pest control company. What kind of licenses did she need to kickstart her business?

Episode 23 – Revolutionary Care, a traveling Message Therapist

November 19, 2019 howsbusiness Illinois State Regulation, Licensing, Mobile Business, Self-funded Business, Social Enterprise, Wellness, Zoning 00:14:39 0 Comments

Rezna describes doing business in Chicago as “determination”. She’s determined to help Chicagoans understand their power to heal themselves. But how does she do it?

Just Ice in Back of the Yards, a Craft Ice Producer

October 15, 2019 howsbusiness Access to Capital, Food Business, Growth, Health Inspection, Hiring, Illinois State Regulation, Licensing, Relocation, Self-funded Business, Sustainability, Work-Life Balance 00:14:15 0 Comments

Rosanna describes doing business in Chicago as “a new thing every day”. When she opened her craft ice business she had no competitors in Chicago. How did Rosanna go about navigating a new industry?

Vested World in The Loop, an Angel Investor

October 8, 2019 howsbusiness Access to Capital, Growth, Illinois State Regulation, Immigrant Entrepreneur, Social Enterprise 00:10:50 0 Comments

Euler describes doing business in Chicago as “extremely collaborative”. As a lawyer, he focused on transactional work. How has his legal background informed the way he approaches the promotion of economic development in underserved areas?

Episode 15 – Nature’s Little Recyclers Throughout Chicago, a Composter

September 24, 2019 howsbusiness Illinois State Regulation, Licensing, Permitting, Red Tape, Relocation, Small Business Incubator, Social Enterprise, Sustainability, Wellness, Zoning 00:11:53 0 Comments

Ed and Dale describe doing business in Chicago as “tough”. They have faced skepticism from both their local communities and legislators. What challenges do they face as owners of a composting business in Chicago?

Episode 1 – MOOvers in Jefferson Park, a Moving Company

May 30, 2019 howsbusiness Access to Capital, American Dream, Economic Recession, Growth, Hiring, Illinois State Regulation, Immigrant Entrepreneur, Licensing, Red Tape, Self-funded Business, Work-Life Balance, Zoning 0:11:08 Comments Off on Episode 1 – MOOvers in Jefferson Park, a Moving Company

Cezar describes doing business in Chicago as “insane”. He wants to grow his moving business. What’s standing in his way?