Month: November 2019

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 22 – Lobster Gram of Mayfair Park, a Food Distributor

November 12, 2019 howsbusiness Food Business, Health Inspection, Hiring, Licensing, Marketing, Permitting, Self-funded Business, Small Business Incubator, Work-Life Balance 00:10:37 0 Comments

Dan describes doing business in Chicago as “entrepreneurial”. He built a market for shipping seafood from the trunk of his car. How has he handled the challenges of maintaining a potentially hazardous food business?

Episode 21 – IntoxiCakes

November 5, 2019 howsbusiness Licensing, My first trip to City Hall, Red Tape, Shared Kitchen 00:06:16 0 Comments

Kamilah describes doing business in Chicago as a “learning experience”. She began by experimenting with boozy cupcakes in her kitchen. What inspired her to transition into a full-fledged business?