Free expert guidance to help your small business grow.
Connect with qualified SSBCI TA providers for legal, accounting, and financial advisory support, or explore our resource library for guides and tools. Funded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury through SSBCI and administered in Illinois by DCEO.
Funded through the U.S. Department of the Treasury State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
Three steps to get the help you need
The whole process is free, fast, and built around what your business actually needs right now.
Register your business
Quick account creation. We'll ask a few basics about your business so we can match you well.
Request a referral — or self-serve
Choose the service categories you need help with and submit a referral request to vetted partners, or jump straight into our free self-service resource library.
Get connected
Matched partner organizations reach out to you with offers of complimentary support — or keep browsing resources at your own pace.
Expert guidance across these areas
Every referral connects you with vetted professionals at no cost.
Business Legal
Business formation, contracts, compliance.
Accounting
Bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll setup.
Business Financing
Loans, credit, startup capital strategy.
Other Business Topics
Marketing, technology, operations.
More ways to grow
Links to state and federal programs that complement what SSBCI offers.
Illinois DCEO
The state Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity — programs, grants, and small-business resources.
Visit DCEOSBA Illinois District
U.S. Small Business Administration resources for Illinois entrepreneurs.
Visit SBA IllinoisIllinois SBDC Network
Free one-on-one advising for entrepreneurs and existing small businesses statewide.
Visit Illinois SBDC