Since 1983, under the direction of the Director of Economic Development, Daley College has offered a wide variety of business programs and services to meet the changing needs of local companies as well as to assist them at any level of growth. The Business Service Center, located on the Daley College campus in Building 200, is a small business incubator facility. It was designed for service businesses needing affordable office space in an attractive and professional environment with available office support services. For one low monthly fee, Business Service Center members receive an individual furnished office, personalized telephone answering, receptionist and reception area, parking, utilities, signage, notary public services, building maintenance and security. Members have a daily opportunity to network with other small business owners.

Also available is the "Office without an Office" option (ideal for new businesses just starting up on a part-time basis) which offers personalized telephone answering and a business mailing address. The Business Service Center offers the solution for home-based businesses to become legal and obtain a city business license. Business Service Center members also have access to copying and fax machines, secretarial and mailing services, conference rooms, a small business library and kitchen/eating area. Offices for the day are also available for rental. The key advantage of a business locating in the Business Service Center is the availability of on-site management consultation, technical assistance and confidential counseling.

The Business Service Center also offers management and technical assistance for existing small businesses or start-up ventures. One-on-one consultation is available regarding business start-up, expansion or sale, writing a business plan, securing financing, marketing, advertising, accounting, recordkeeping, personnel, licensing, finding a location and business management. An extensive library of small business management books, magazines and SBA publications is also available. The Business Development Center sponsors its own Small Business Education Program with seminars available on Evaluating a Business Idea, Business Start-Up, Marketing, Writing a Business Plan, Taxes and Recordkeeping. Many seminars are offered several times a year. These programs are ideal for anyone beginning to think about starting a small business. For more information about membership or to receive a current seminar schedule, call the Business Service Center at 773.838.0300.