“A business without financials is just a dream with no direction.”

Day 1 of financials with Michael Jessup, Director SIU Small Business Development Center was all about getting real with the numbers. 💼📊 Entrepreneurs rolled up their sleeves and started digging into the financial side of their individual businesses from understanding income and expenses to seeing how the numbers tell the true story of sustainability and growth.

This wasn’t just about spreadsheets; it was about clarity, accountability, and confidence. Financials aren’t the fun part of business for everyone, but they are the necessary part. And today, our entrepreneurs took an important step toward building businesses that last.

Day 1 down. Strong foundations in progress. 💪🏾