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It does however provide a number of financial assistance programs for small businesses;

While poor management is cited most frequently as the reason businesses fail, inadequate or ill-timed financing is a close second. Whether you're starting a business or expanding one, sufficient ready capital is essential. But it is not enough to simply have sufficient financing; knowledge and planning are required to manage it well. These qualities ensure that entrepreneurs avoid common mistakes like securing the wrong type of financing, miscalculating the amount required, or underestimating the cost of borrowing money.

Basic Financing Topics at the SBA's website include:

  • SBA's Role
  • Estimating Costs
  • Personal vs. Business
  • Grant Resources
  • Small Business Lenders
  • Capital for Growth
  • Equity Financing

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For more information, please contact:

Cook County Unit
4801 Southwick Drive
Suite 100
Matteson, IL 60443
Phone: 708-481-0111
FAX: 708-481-4151
cook_hdq@extension.uiuc.edu

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