About this Event
The Puerto Rican Cultural Center, in partnership with the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), presents Tech Up Your Business, a free series of 8 workshops from the Small Business Technology Enhancement Program.
Who can attend: Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with a business located, or planned, in Service Area 1 (North Side): Austin, Belmont Cragin, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Montclare, North Lawndale, and West Garfield Park. We will confirm eligibility with your business address or ZIP code during registration.
Workshop 8: Taking Orders Online & Local Delivery
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo, 2559 W. Division St., Chicago
Your customers already shop online. Make it easy for them to buy from you.
Jose Mercado of BMO will show you how to:
- Choose a simple, beginner friendly way to sell online, without hiring a web developer
- Take great product photos with just your phone
- Write clear product listings and prices that build trust
- Offer local pickup and delivery to your neighbors
Bring your phone so you can practice taking product photos during the session.
You can attend one workshop or all 8. Each workshop includes a short assessment before and after the session.
Language: Taught in English, with materials in English and Spanish and bilingual staff available to help.
Cost: Free
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¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo, 2559 West Division Street, Chicago, United States
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