Risk Management

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 4: Risk Management

Just like warming up and stretching before a workout, risk management is about preparing your business to handle tension and preventing unexpected injuries before they happen. Every small business faces uncertainties - from property damage and liability issues to operational disruptions and economic shifts.

This final session guides you through auditing internal and external vulnerabilities, choosing the right insurance coverage, and creating a contingency plan for situations you can and cannot control so your business stays resilient through any challenge.

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)