Next Level Northwest

03/04/2025

It is with great sadness that we share that Coach Jeffrey Williams passed away in January. Coach Williams was one of the primary coaches with Next Level Northwest and started in 2018. He helped coach 16 businesses as part of the program and provided guidance on growing these companies. We thank Coach Williams for the support he provided to Next Level Northwest and offer our greatest sympathy to all who are impacted by this. A memorial service will be held at a future date.

01/31/2025

Growing Strands Advanced Hair Therapy completes NLNW Program

Growing Stands Advanced Hair Therapy sought out assistance from Next Level Northwest to improve their processes to help sustain future growth. TK Franklin, is a trichologist who is board-certified from the American Medical Certification Association and United States Trichology Institute.

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NLNW provided TK Franklin with free coaching to plan her business growth by determining key management functions, automating processes, utilizing digital marketing vendors, and developing a strategic plan.

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01/30/2025

Successful start to 2025 with SMART Goals

NLNW hosted another Blueprint to Business Brilliance Workshop on January 24th at the Schaumburg Corporate Center. Mike Francone presented on marketing strategy and Gregg-Brooke (Henry) Koleno, MBA of IA Business Advisors led an interactive session on SMART goal setting. Nearly 60 business owners were in attendance for the workshop. Thank you to our sponsors Links Technology Solutions, Wintrust Financial Corporation, Schaumburg Business Association, and Sendin Bajrić.

12/31/2024

Thank you Linda Antonietti for sharing your experience going through our business accelerator. We wish you continued success and growth in 2025.

"I had the pleasure of being coached by Jeff of NLNW, who helped me identify key changes to implement which improved my business and allowed me to accomplish my goals. He took the time to listen to my concerns and thereafter, we clearly defined the responsibilities of each team member. By establishing a comprehensive list of expectations and requirements, I was able to streamline the onboarding and training process for all team members. In addition to providing valuable suggestions to team changes, I also realized I could allocate more resources toward marketing. Finally, I explained my vision to my team and the steps would take in order to reach our goals, ensuring we were all aligned.

I am very grateful for the incredible support provided by NLNW. The expertise and insights have transformed my approach and given me the confidence to take my business to the next level. If anyone is looking to refine their strategy and achieve higher goals, I highly recommend NLNW."

12/30/2024

We are so excited to be sponsoring Next Level Northwest's January Workshop along with Village of Schaumburg, Illinois Government, Village of Hoffman Estates Government, Elk Grove Township, Hanover Park, Rolling Meadows, and Sendin Accounting Services!

Register and learn more: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/9e8cafc5dd1243b480f8bec7f71ec3ab?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR05EFhir0Xi6BzDLRZNRA1ihn5VKnmUjSdFRWQdV7YDH84wNZq3aXlfMlI_aem_6nUCyq1u8bnf05HyMjkAsQ

11/26/2024

Congratulations to Brian Shapiro with Gluten Free Kids on completing the NLNW program. Gluten Free Kids sought out assistance from Next Level Northwest to improve their processes to help sustain future growth. Their Qwackers Crackers are currently in Whole Foods and other grocers and they needed assistance to manage new customers. Brian Shapiro shared “The support and mentorship we received have boosted our confidence in achieving sustainable, long-term growth. We’re grateful for the guidance and investment from the program—it has truly set us on a new path to success!" More information on Gluten Free Kids and Qwackers Crackers can be found at: https://qwackers.com/

11/25/2024

NLNW will be recognizing the following businesses who have gone through the NLNW Program in 2024 on December 4th - Midwest Conservatory of Music, Pasta di Casa LLC, Linda Antonietti, Gluten Free Kids, L & M Financial Services, Inc., Discover Fit and Nutrition, Growing Strands, and Thrive Postpartum. We look forward to a night of recognition and networking as we look to help our businesses grow and succeed in 2025.

10/07/2024

A special thanks to Mike Francone, Lance Ziebell, and Jarrett Thomas for sharing valuable information on the Blueprint to Business Brilliance: Legal, HR, Marketing, and Growth Essentials on Friday. It was great to see so many businesses attend the workshop.

09/30/2024

NLNW TESTIMONIAL -Midwest Conservatory of Music

Brian Hoffman with Midwest Conservatory of Music came to NLNW to learn more about running a business with 13 instructors and staff and remaining relevant in a digital world. The coaching from NLNW gave Brian a chance to evaluate his pricing structure, business planning, collaboration, and marketing. Brian shared that the NLNW program helped him develop clear procedures for his clients, delegation of tasks to staff, and looking at the big picture of how to grow his business. Brian is excited about the opportunity to add more students and a potential second location. You can see Brian Hoffman and The Hoffman Trio perform at the Schweikher House on November 10th at 3:00 pm: https://www.schweikherhouse.org/events

09/27/2024

We're just two weeks away from our free workshop that will help small businesses create a blueprint for success. Topics include legal, HR, marketing, and growth essentials. RSVP here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/62338bddf3a944c29053740e127a7f08

09/27/2022

Struggling to balance the books? There are a lot of financial literacy resources out there. Check out this blog for some tips.



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09/22/2022

Get a taste for why Relish Catering Kitchen owner and executive chef, John Eggert, highly recommends the Next Level Northwest small business accelerator program.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcSRzZyUwiQ