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New Chicago Tourism Destination “Karaoke on the Avenue” opening soon in the Austin community.

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Philip Fairweather philip@entrepreneursacademy.net February 7, 2023 New Chicago Tourism Destination “Karaoke on the Avenue”  opening soon in the Austin community. Chicago, IL - Serial entrepreneur Shirley Fields has been awarded a $250K Invest South West Grant by the City of Chicago and as a new startup, she is committed to making change in her westside community. She is a recent graduate of Entrepreneurs Academy’s Fast Launch Educational Entrepreneurship Training (FLEET) program . This 12-week program is designed to prepare entrepreneurs to fully launch their businesses. It is targeted to service the most underserved Chicago communities. Students learn the complexities and strategies of running a business, lean startup strategies, and how to focus their efforts efficiently, and develop a plan and budget. Shirley was so determined to be successful that she completed the class twice. And, it is quite evident that her focused determination and hard work has paid off. She is a real est

What is the best way to manage short-term funding?

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Most small business owners know that banks don’t lend money to everybody. Only about 20% of those who apply are excepted to receive loans and many just don’t apply. But, if by chance you get your hands on some short-term funding (24 months or less.), here are a few suggestions as to how to best utilize those funds. And this is really important because the rates are usually higher and its best to use the loan in a way that will enable you to meet emergencies and make it possible to produce income and pay the loan off faster.    Here are a few tips: ·       Emergencies arise for people and businesses and these funds can be used to get you through and around a crisis or two. ·       What about your payroll? Can you meet it this week? Will one more person on your staff for the next quarter make a big difference in your bottom line the following quarter? ·        Are some of your clients a little slow paying you? And you don’t really want to factor their invoices, but they need jus

Meet Mr. Philip Fairweather.

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Meet Mr. Philip Fairweather. Entrepreneurs Academy, a holistic training and support center for entrepreneurs, is excited to announce the launch of free workshops in business development, 3D printing, drone photography, cooking for wellness, urban farming, and a 12-week entrepreneurial training program. Located in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, the organization serves as a hub for entrepreneurs, inventors, and a modern workforce from underserved and oppressed communities - including women, people of color, veterans, and reentry populations. “I started Entrepreneurs Academy to address the specific needs of entrepreneurs in black and brown communities,” says Founder and CEO, Philip Fairweather . “We have unique challenges, stressors and barriers that entrepreneurs from other communities do not have to contend with. This includes under-capitalization, thin to no professional network, unaddressed personal trauma, and blighted business communities.” About Entrepreneurs Academy