Month: October 2019

Episode 20 – Moon Meals of Hyde Park, a Food Producer

October 29, 2019 howsbusiness Access to Capital, American Dream, Fees, Food Business, Licensing, My first trip to City Hall, Red Tape, Retail, Self-funded Business, Shared Kitchen, Vegan, Waiting in Line, Wellness, Work-Life Balance 00:09:11 0 Comments

LaForce describes doing business in Chicago as “interesting”. LaForce says you have to be patient when you’re getting all the correct licenses and permits. How much time does he suggest you allot?

Episode 19 – Friendly Wash Throughout Chicago, a Laundromat

October 22, 2019 howsbusiness City Programs, Growth, Hiring, Licensing, My first trip to City Hall, Permitting 00:11:30 0 Comments

Tony describes doing business in Chicago as “great”. He worked as a real estate broker before opening a laundromat business. How did he choose the locations that would support the kind of business he was seeking to launch?

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 16 – Back of the Yards Coffee in Back of the Yards, a Coffee Shop

October 1, 2019 howsbusiness Access to Capital, Economic Recession, Food Business, Licensing, My first trip to City Hall, Permitting, Red Tape, Self-funded Business, Social Enterprise 0:16:42 0 Comments

Jesse describes doing business in Chicago as “daunting”. His neighborhood views him as a huge asset and his business is profitable – so what’s in the way of his business’ growth?