Prioritizing Bootstrapping: Strategies for Entrepreneurs in Consumer Retail
February 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join Michelle Lura White, Women’s Business Development Manager at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3), and Kamy Taylor-Twiggs, Program Director of Milestone Circles at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, for a dynamic discussion with retail entrepreneurs. This session will explore strategies, challenges, and opportunities in bootstrapping a business. Participants will learn to prioritize bootstrapping, understand the decision-making process, and discover when and why this approach makes sense. Real-life examples from retail entrepreneurs who have successfully bootstrapped will provide practical insights and inspiration.
Key Takeaways:
- When, Why, and How to Prioritize Bootstrapping
- Lessons Learned Along the Way
- Support Systems for Successful Bootstrapping
- Setting Goals and Milestones
- Marketing and Branding on a Budget
- Time Management and Productivity for Bootstrapping Entrepreneurs
- Scaling a Bootstrapped Business