Small Business Essentials Directory
Every small business, no matter the size, needs fundamental resources in order to thrive and grow.
Over here at the Inner Circle we have compiled member companies into a premier list of offerings and discounts geared to help any Founder save time and money in search of resources.
From marketing to bookkeeping to HR and everything in between, the Small Business Essentials Program allows entrepreneurs a quick essential directory that has proven great outcomes again and again.
Michelle Schroeder
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Can provide buyers with a custom neighborhood market analysis, to understand what is available in any given area. Can provide sellers with a comparative market analysis of their home value, with regards to recent sales in their area.
Carolyn Barth
Digital Content Strategy, LLC
I have a unique opportunity to feature 2-4 CEOs / Executives in 1 national media placement this month. It's an email interview so we can control the message to position you, your product, service or company as the "Go To" Expert. Backlinks are okay. Choose from Ariana Huffington's Thrive Global or Forbes. Apply to see if you're a good candidate. If accepted and a story is assigned, there is a $2,500 fee.
Mark Milstein
Bankcard Analytic
Bankcard Analytic is delighted to offer a $25 referral bonus to any Inner Circle/Inner Circle Network member who refers a new client.
Kandi Keyes-Winford
The BOSS Insurance Group, LLC
Free life insurance, home owners, and auto reviews to ensure you have proper coverage.
Brian Bohley CPP, CCP
inFocus Payroll LLC
1. 10% off to Inner Circle members and 20% off not-for-profits.
2. Reasonable Compensation Report($150 value) - As an S-Corp owner you need to pay yourself a reasonable salary in order to remain in compliance. You will answer a quick 5-10 minute interview online and be provided with a report that justifies a salary. We can then schedule a follow-up discussion to answer any questions or concerns related to the report and possibly tailor it even further. Reasonable compensation reports will give you peace of mind that if you are audited you will have the justification necessary to defend your salary.
3. Payroll Audit ($175 value) - inFocus will search for and find any issues that occur in the current payroll process and service provider. inFocus will then recommend improvements that can save time and money. You may also learn new ways to utilize payroll data to make strategic decisions for your business moving forward.
Scott Gartner
RoadtoClose
Simple Steps to Get Back Hours Every Week. Inner Circle members - take advantage of a free 8-week trial of RoadtoClose, the cloud-based application allowing you to collaborate, communicate, and simplify your next real estate transaction. Use code SUMMER2020
Anne Inwood
Successful Families Together
Do you have questions about how to create successful routines in your family? Do you have questions about your children or strategies to help them? We can provide a complimentary parent coaching session to all Inner Circle members who provide a referral to services.
Tami Palmer
Tami’s Tribe
Tami’s Tribe is offering 10% off to any members who enroll in any writing program.
Julie Nichols
Julie Nichols Marketing
Brand + Marketing Strategy and Execution for Small Business | Fractional CMO
Pick My Brain Session - Got marketing questions? I’d love to help. I offer a 60-minute Pick My Brain session, where I answer your marketing questions. I can answer questions around marketing strategy, email marketing, social media, clarifying your message, website and blog content, video, SEO, and more. You’ll leave the session with an actionable to-do list to get you going in the right direction. Inner Circle members take 10% off the Pick My Brain offer.
Joey Sherman
XVP Studios
10% off all new customer corporate video creation/editing. (Must mention this promotion in advance of the quoting process to qualify.)
Lindsey Wander
Educate. Radiate. Elevate.
Educate. Radiate. Elevate. is a nonprofit with a purpose to strengthen the achievement of underserved students by providing them with high-quality intensive tutoring in academics, enrichment, test prep, and essential learning and life skills. Every 4 months, each student is provided with 18 hours of one-on-one tutoring with a trained professional mentor of their choice. All sessions are student-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and intertwined with instruction in the underlying learning and life skills. Students with good attendance are invited to continue for additional terms until they graduate high school, at which point we connect them with additional resources through our partnerships with other service providers. The mission of E.R.E. is to minimize disproportionate learning losses of disadvantaged students and to provide economic, social, and emotional stability for the youth served, their families, and their communities.
Anna Cillan
Anna Cillan Photography
At Anna Cillan Photography, headshots and branding serve as more than just final touches; they are pivotal elements that enhance your already remarkable range of experiences. By investing in professional headshots and impactful branding, you have the opportunity to elevate your personal or professional image, creating a lasting impression on your audience.I am offering all Inner Circle Members $100 off your final image selections. Please mention code: ICBRANDING at booking.
Tami Palmer
greyzone mentoring
greyzone is delighted to offer a 10% referral bonus to any Inner Circle member who refers a new client. Bonus to be paid on first time coaching packages and offer does not include resume services.
Joy poli
Strategic Talent Resources
Strategic Talent Resources is pleased to offer one of three audits/reports to The Inner Circle Network members or any referrals from members for a price of $500.00. The following is eligible: 90 Days to Success Onboarding Training, Compensation Benchmarking/Market Analysis, and/or a Glassdoor Report.
Scott Nicholson
KO Business Solutions
Managing incoming and outgoing customer calls can be a necessary disruption to a business. As a workforce solutions provider, KO Business Solutions has developed a call center solution with small to mid-size businesses in mind. We manage the call activity that can detract from your core business operation so you can do what you do best. We are pleased to offer Inner Circle Members a 5% discount for the first 90 days of service through participation in the Perks Program.
kim kleeman
Accelerate Successfully
Receive 25% off one of Kim’s group programs (JumpStart, Make My First Million, Six Figure Deals).
Scott Gartner
Merit Law Group
Mention Inner Circle and take $200 off of any real estate, corporate, or estate planning legal service. Let us show you how we have merited our client’s business with fast, responsive, and accurate work. Merit Law Group is a high-touch, experienced law firm with multiple offices in Chicago and the surrounding area.
Dan Gershenson
Caliber Band Strategy + Content Marketing
Offerings - Feel free to take advantage of BOTH!:
1) FREE session
2) A 25% discount in all Exceptional Tribe programs in the first year.
Mike Lindberg
Northwestern Mutual
Free business financial planning conversation and analysis regarding your small business. Evaluate what opportunities may exist for you personally because you’re running a business within the IRS tax codes. Receive a free hour long consultation and half off a financial plan, with no purchase necessary. Sometimes it’s best to spend a time working on your business rather than working in it.
Lynn Miller
Straight Talk Writer
Lynn’s career has always focused on helping businesses expand. Early in her career, Lynn doubled revenue for a multi-million-dollar business in the leading department store brand in Chicago. During this time, Lynn made the career-changing decision to shift into the world of training and technology where she’s worked over the past 20+ years as an award-winning account executive.
In 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic, Lynn recognized a need for workshop leaders, speakers, and consultants to expand how they monetize their services. To fulfill this need, Lynn created two online courses to help experts at key points in their expansion journey. SBEP Members receive a 10% discount on the $497 cost for Lynn’s recently released course, Get Ready to 10x Your Expertise.
Gary Kirshenbaum
Alera Group
Commercial Property & Casualty Insurance - As a business owner we'll help you understand what you're spending all that money on.
Nikki Macahon
Sonder Studios
Sonder Studios makes easy-to-edit website for small-medium business owners. Whether you need a place to brag about your business or a robust online shop, you can trust us to set you up with the best, affordable build to service your business's unique needs. We're offering 15% off a 5-page starter website for Inner Circle Members.
Brian Bohley
Lindsey Wander
WorldWise Tutoring
We provide high-quality tutoring in all subjects for students of all ages and abilities. From toddlers to adults, from phonics to physics, from coding to SAT prep - we cover it all! Sessions can be in-person in IL or TX and online anywhere in the world.