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Episode 11 – Chicago Detours in The Loop, a Tour Guide Company

August 27, 2019 howsbusiness City Programs, Fees, Growth, Licensing 00:09:04 0 Comments

Amanda describes doing business in Chicago as ‘stimulating’. She built a market of Chicagoans interested in off-the-beaten path tourism. Where does she travel to show Chicago’s historic side?

Episode 10 – Tea Squares of Englewood, a Food Manufacturer

August 13, 2019 howsbusiness Fees, Food Business, Growth, Hiring, Licensing, Permitting, Red Tape, Retail, Shared Kitchen, Social Enterprise, Wellness 00:09:34 0 Comments

Jordan describes doing business in Chicago as “aspirational”. He always wanted his business to benefit the local South Side community. What employment strategy has he chosen to further this mission?

Episode 9 – Urban Roots Inc. of Bronzeville, a Lawn Care Company

August 6, 2019 howsbusiness Access to Capital, City Programs, Growth, Hiring, Licensing, Self-funded Business, Social Enterprise 00:09:58 0 Comments

Jimmie and Tiffany describe doing business in Chicago as “full of opportunity”. As minority owners of a landscaping business, what do they think the city of Chicago is doing right?

Episode 4 – Upton’s Naturals in Austin, a Food Producer

July 2, 2019 howsbusiness Access to Capital, Citations, City Programs, Food Business, Growth, Health Inspection, Licensing, Marketing, Permitting, Red Tape, Relocation, Retail, Self-funded Business, Shared Kitchen, Vegan 00:13:18 Comments Off on Episode 4 – Upton’s Naturals in Austin, a Food Producer

Nicole and Dan describe doing business in Chicago as “resourceful”. They saved thousands when bringing their food space up to code. How did they do it?

Episode 3 – Middle Brow Beer Co. in Logan Square, a Brewery and Brewpub

June 25, 2019 howsbusiness Citations, Economic Recession, Fees, Food Business, Growth, Hiring, Marketing, Permitting, Red Tape, Self-funded Business, Social Enterprise 00:15:32 0 Comments

Pete describes doing business in Chicago as “optimistic”. He followed a Brew Pub model, but how did outsourcing the production of his beer make him feel?

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?