How's Business‪?‬ Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship

Leah says she feels "conflicted" about doing business in the city of Chicago.
What started as a vision for one retail shop has grown into a go-to hub for Chicago pet supplies, grooming services and dog daycare. With three locations, and a move and expansion on the horizon, Leah certainly has her hands full.
And she loves it! 
But sometimes the red tape, regulations, and seemingly exorbitant cost of doing business makes it difficult to spend the money where it matters most -- her staff. 
Despite the growing pains, what's next for the Aeslin pet family?
Learn more at aeslin.com
Follow @AeslinPupHub on Facebook and Instagram.
 
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How’s Business? is created by the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Law School (IJ Clinic) and is hosted by Stacy Massey.
Podcast editing services by Andrea Klunder and Edwin Ruiz at The Creative Impostor Studios.
Follow us on Instagram @howsbusiness_chi
Chicago-based business owners who are interested in being featured on How’s Business? are especially invited to connect with us at http://www.howsbusinesschi.com!

Previously, Alex described doing business in Chicago as "frustrating". Running the sign company his father started has been a challenge, to say the least, especially with all of the layers of approval and red tape it takes for clients to get their signs and awnings approved.
The permit process is currently slow and complicated, but it might be getting a little easier.
As we release this episode, a new ordinance has been introduced in City Council to change the process for signs that hang over the public way, like awnings and thick lettering. 
To learn how to help advocate for this change and others like it in support of Chicago small business, email us: clinic@ijclinic.org or call 773-834-3129. 
You can learn more about Right Way Signs at www.rightwaysigns.com or on Facebook @RightWaySigns.
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How’s Business? is created by the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Law School (IJ Clinic) and is hosted by Stacy Massey.
Podcast editing services by Andrea Klunder and Edwin Ruiz at The Creative Impostor Studios.
Follow us on Instagram @howsbusiness_chi
Chicago-based business owners who are interested in being featured on How’s Business? are especially invited to connect with us at http://www.howsbusinesschi.com!

Sylvia and Augie's business grew out of a personal need for an effective laundry detergent that wouldn't irritate their family's sensitive skin.
From diaper rash to eczema to sweaty workout clothes, Sylvia couldn't find an "all in one" product that worked for everyone, so she engaged an organic chemist to create one. Dinobi Detergent is designed to be an affordable, plant-based laundry detergent that is powerful in the wash, yet gentle on skin and the environment.
From changing consumers' buying habits, to navigating the city's contract and procurement process, to keeping their product in stock for wholesalers, doing business isn't always easy.
What is the vision for Dinobi over the next five years?
 
Learn more at https://www.dinobidetergent.com
Follow @Dinobi_Detergent on Instagram and @DinobiDetergent on Facebook.
Fun fact: "dinobi" means "precious."
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How’s Business? is created by the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Law School (IJ Clinic) and is hosted by Stacy Massey.
Podcast editing services by Andrea Klunder and Edwin Ruiz at The Creative Impostor Studios.
Follow us on Instagram @howsbusiness_chi
Chicago-based business owners who are interested in being featured on How’s Business? are especially invited to connect with us at http://www.howsbusinesschi.com!

Liz says doing business in Chicago is "uncertain" because she's trying something outside of the box in the grocery market.
Forty Acres Fresh Market is a pop-up grocer specializing in selling high quality fresh produce at an everyday low price. Founded in response to the dearth of fresh food options on Chicago's West Side, Liz is doubling down on community partnerships, grants, and building credibility in her neighborhood.
Can this business model thrive in the long term?
Learn more at https://www.fortyacresfreshmarket.com/
Follow @FortyAcresFreshMarket on Facebook and Instagram and @40acresfresh on Twitter.
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How’s Business? is created by the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Law School (IJ Clinic) and is hosted by Stacy Massey.
Podcast editing services by Andrea Klunder and Edwin Ruiz at The Creative Impostor Studios.
Follow us on Instagram @howsbusiness_chi
Chicago-based business owners who are interested in being featured on How’s Business? are especially invited to connect with us at http://www.howsbusinesschi.com!

Shelby describes doing business in Chicago as a "microcosm."
Learn more about his journey through Chicago's food world on this week's episode!
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How’s Business? is created by the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Law School (IJ Clinic) and is hosted by Stacy Massey.
Podcast editing services by Andrea Klunder and Edwin Ruiz at The Creative Impostor Studios.
Follow us on Instagram @howsbusiness_chi
Chicago-based business owners who are interested in being featured on How’s Business? are especially invited to connect with us at howsbusinesschi.com!

Robbie says doing business in Chicago is "full circle" because of how far she's come, from college professor to learning how to grow and manage her Chatham based pest control company to bidding on accounts with universities and other large companies and organizations.
And it hasn't been easy. From licensing to human resources to managing your online reputation, running a business can sometimes feel like you're working twice as hard as having a job.
So how exactly does she do it?
Learn more at http://rbpestsolutions.com
Follow @rbpestsolution on Facebook and @r.b.pestsolutions on Instagram. 
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How’s Business? is created by the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Law School (IJ Clinic) and is hosted by Stacy Massey.
Podcast editing services by Andrea Klunder and Edwin Ruiz at The Creative Impostor Studios.
Follow us on Instagram @howsbusiness_chi
Chicago-based business owners who are interested in being featured on How’s Business? are especially invited to connect with us at http://www.howsbusinesschi.com!