Mobile Business

Episode 26 – StellaLily, a Mobile Business based in Ravenswood

December 17, 2019 howsbusiness Licensing, Mobile Business, My first trip to City Hall, Red Tape, Retail, Self-funded Business 00:10:40 0 Comments

Juana describes doing business in Chicago as “frustrating”. She spent much of her life savings outfitting a truck for mobile retail, but how’s it going?

Episode 25 – Yolis Tamales in Gage Park, a Tamale Vendor

December 10, 2019 howsbusiness American Dream, Citations, Fees, Food Business, Health Inspection, Immigrant Entrepreneur, Licensing, Mobile Business, Red Tape, Shared Kitchen 00:12:39 Comments Off on Episode 25 – Yolis Tamales in Gage Park, a Tamale Vendor

Maria describes doing business in Chicago as “amazing”. Her business was recently formalized with the passing a street vending ordinance. Learn more about what street food legalization means for her.

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?

Episode 14 – Saucy Porka in The Loop & Hyde Park, a Restaurant

September 17, 2019 howsbusiness Fees, Food Business, Growth, Health Inspection, Hiring, Licensing, Mobile Business, My first trip to City Hall, Red Tape, Self-funded Business 00:13:25 0 Comments

Amy describes doing business in Chicago as “rewarding but frustrating”. When she began operating her food truck business Amy had no idea she would end up launching the Food Truck Association and advocating for new legislation. What advice would she now give to small business owners looking to engage with City Hall and influence policy?