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Learning tools for your business.
How-tos, templates, on-demand workshops, and direct access to our team — 100% free.
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Finances
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Social Media & Marketing
Template
TikTok Content Calendar
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Template
Social Media Policy
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How-To
How To Optimize Your Menu
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How-To
How To Drive Online Revenue For Your Restaurant
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How-To
One Minute Classroom: AI For Restaurants
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How-To
One Minute Classroom: How To Make A Reel
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How-To
One Minute Classroom: How To Make A Graphic
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How-To
One Minute Classroom: Bootstrap Your Social Media
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Workshop
How to Build a Brand Strategy For the Long Run
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Workshop
Advertising 101
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Workshop
Navigating Brand Partnerships: Key Elements Brands Seek in Sponsorship Proposals
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Operations & HR
Template
Health Inspection Self Evaluation
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Template
Hiring Cadence
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Template
Progressive Discipline Best Practices
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Employee Handbook Template
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How-To
How To Handle Upset Guests & Negative Reviews
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How-To
What To Do When Your Restaurant Gets Slow
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How-To
How To Choose The Best POS For Your Restaurant
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Workshop
Hiring Strategies for a Post-Pandemic World
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Workshop
Embracing Authenticity: Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Neurodiversity in the Workplace
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Workshop
Event Planning: Dinner Pop-ups and Fundraisers
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How-To
One Minute Classroom: Finding The Right Brick & Mortar
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1:1 Consultations
Need guidance navigating city licenses, finding funding, or strengthening your operations?
Hilo offers free 1:1 consultations for entrepreneurs looking for support at any stage of business — whether you're just getting started or working to scale.
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Funding
Direct Capital
Apply for the Hilo $1K Grant.
Direct, low-barrier capital for small businesses on Chicago's South and West Sides.
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Lending Partner
Access low-barrier lending through CIBC.
In partnership with CIBC, Hilo connects eligible businesses to flexible loan products designed for small businesses that may not qualify for traditional financing.
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