Planning for a Healthy Business

Small Business Financial Fitness Series

The Albany Park Chamber is launching the Small Business Financial Fitness Series, presented by Wintrust Bank!

Just like physical fitness, keeping your money healthy requires a consistent routine that you track and strengthen regularly. Grounded in the official FDIC Money Smart for Small Business curriculum, this four-part webinar series provides aspiring founders and established small business owners with simple, practical tools to plan, manage, and protect their finances. Whether you are launching a new startup or growing an existing company, understanding your numbers is key to building a strong, resilient business.

Part 1: Planning for a Healthy Business

Got a great business idea, but not sure how to take the first step? Like setting a fitness baseline, this opening session helps you turn your concept into a launch-ready operational reality. This workshop breaks down the essential planning competencies every business owner needs to move from a back-of-the-napkin idea to a structured, sustainable business.

Learn how to organize your resources, establish practical action steps, and build the credit and banking foundation required to earn lender confidence and support long-term growth.

Series Schedule

Part 1: Planning for a Healthy Business (9/29)

Part 2: Strong Business Credit (10/22)

Part 3: Managing Cash Flow (11/10)

Part 4: Risk Management (12/3)