SBAC Empower strives to provide up to date resources to assist in your small business growth. We are proud to announce new Educational Webinars viewable at your leisure focused on helping small businesses open brick-and-mortar establishments in underserved communities.
These webinars review programming that pertains to navigating the process of zoning, licensing, and leasing space as well as business-minded fundamentals such as management, marketing and small business financials.
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SBAC Advocacy Update
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE August 6, 2024 We are excited to share some updates about the work we are doing to support the small business community! You can visit our website to learn more about all our advocacy efforts. Enhanced Tax Credit for Hiring Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Last year we championed a law focused on reducing the costs…
What Chicago Retailers Should Know About The Kiosk Ordinance
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE An ordinance has been filed which will impose a tax on retailers that use automated self-checkout kiosks. This ordinance taxes retailers $20,000.00 for each automated self-checkout kiosk operated at their establishment. The burden for paying this tax cannot be shifted onto customers. There are record-keeping requirements and other rules set forth by…
The Healthcare Protection Act: What Small Business Owners Should Know
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