Main Street Bounceback Course Catalog

This is an applied training program that includes four (4) training modules that are delivered in two parts. This training enables users to learn and apply the skills covered to use QBO and/or enhance the use of QBO. As part of this program, participants will be able to access 1x1 instructional ...

Developing a Brand Identity

*Presented live, VIRTUALLY - 10:00-11:30AM, Thursday, Sept 26, 2024

This training is designed for small business owners looking to develop a strong and cohesive brand identity. The training will cover key concepts such a...

Developing a Brand Identity

*Presented live, VIRTUALLY - 5:00-6:30PM, Thursday, Sept 26, 2024

This training is designed for small business owners looking to develop a strong and cohesive brand identity. The training will cover key concepts such as ...

This is an applied training program that includes up to four (4) hours of 1x1 instructional support from a QBO specialist during a period of 90 days. The training and support focus will be as determined between the QBO specialist and the program participant. All training and support is virtual an...

This is an applied training program that includes up to 2 hours of 1x1 instructional support from marketing professional and up to 8 hours of student support for an identified marketing related project the participant seeks assistance to better understand and implement. The assistance will be pro...

This is an applied training program that includes up to 2 hours of 1x1 instructional support from marketing professional and up to 14 hours of student support for an identified marketing related project the participant seeks assistance to better understand and implement. The assistance will be pr...

Strategic Planning for Small Businesses is a four-week course (meeting once a week, virtually) for those new to starting a business, seeking a refresher to increase business success, or having a desire to expand their small-scale business.

The cou...

Join our webinar to discover how to leverage powerful Google resources to boost your business. Learn how to optimize your Google Business Profile, harness the power of customer reviews, and utilize Google Search Console and Analytics to enhance your online visibility and performance. Whether you'...

You've heard plenty about Artificial Intelligence being a "game changer" across industries - but what does that mean for your day-to-day work? We asked ourselves this question - and how AI could level the playing field for small businesses - and did some investigating.

We know that as a sm...

In this demonstration-based session, participants will have the opportunity to see artificial intelligence tools in action. Planned demonstrations using ChatGPT include:

• Developing a customer persona in order to practice customer interviewing
• Generating customized advertisem...

This is a three-part applied training program that is a hands-on opportunity to build your own Wix website under the guidance of a marketing professional. As part of this program, participants will be able to access 1x1 instructional and student support as described below. The training includes a...

Taking on new supervisory responsibilities is a great opportunity and challenge. Many in supervisory roles have learned either by trial and error or by following what was done by their predecessor. In most cases, this is not a very effective strategy. This course will start you in the right direc...

Email can serve as the bedrock of a campaign for grassroots fundraising, organization, m...

Maximizing Your Leadership Potential is a program designed to help you with practical skills to achieve lasting, sustainable results through people. This course will enable you to sharpen your skills in four fundamental areas of leadership: self-awareness, learning agility, communication, and inf...

How to Develop a Marketing Plan

*Presented live, VIRTUALLY - 10:00-11:30AM, Thursday, Oct 24, 2024

In this training module on developing a marketing plan, participants will learn about the essential components of a successful marketing plan. This will inclu...

How to Develop a Marketing Plan

*Presented live, VIRTUALLY - 5:00-6:30PM, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024

In this training module on developing a marketing plan, participants will learn about the essential components of a successful marketing plan. This will includ...

THIS CLASS IS ONLINE

For most small business owners and managers, there is a wide gap between hiring your first employee(s) and bringing on an HR manager or team of HR professionals. Yet in the meantime, there are a lot of legal details and best practices to know to best p...

THIS CLASS IS IN-PERSON

For most small business owners and managers, there is a wide gap between hiring your first employee(s) and bringing on an HR manager or team of HR professionals. Yet in the meantime, there are a lot of legal details and best practices to know to best position your b...

Mastering Sales for Small Business Owners: An In-Depth Training on Effective Sales Strategies and Techniques

*Presented live, VIRTUALLY - 10:00-11:30AM, TUESDAY, Oct 29, 2024

Overview: Sales is the lifeblood of any business...

Mastering Sales for Small Business Owners: An In-Depth Training on Effective Sales Strategies and Techniques

*Presented live, VIRTUALLY - 5:00-6:30PM, TUESDAY, Oct 29, 2024

Overview: Sales is the lifeblood of any business, ...

THIS CLASS IS ONLINE

If you as an entrepreneur or business manager are looking for the answers and solutions to these sorts of questions and challenges, then this class is for you:

(1) How to read and understand financial information
(2) How to analyze financial...

If you as an entrepreneur or business manager are looking for the answers and solutions to these sorts of questions and challenges, then this class is for you:

(1) How to read and understand financial information
(2) How to analyze financial information to improve business management d...

All leaders experience conflict in one form or another. In this class, you will learn how to turn conflict into collaborations and reach win-win resolutions. You will see conflict to clarify roles, relationships, and heighten creativity. Learning how to reach beyond the impasse and find solutions...

Whether you are communicating with your employees, customers, or suppliers your ability to express yourself well and understand others is a major factor of your success. For this course, you will have the opportunity to take the DiSC Personal Profile and use the results to better understand your ...

Mastering YouTube: Essential Secrets for Small Business Success

Presented live, VIRTUALLY - 10:00-11:30AM, Thursday, Nov 7, 2024

Description:

This training is designed exclusively for small business owners aiming to leverage...

Through their annual HR Trends Survey, QTI aims to provide businesses with critical HR insights by providing guidance on topics such as compensation, benefits, careers, employee well-being, diversity and inclusion, and workforce planning. For over a decade, the results of their HR Trends survey h...

Mastering YouTube: Essential Secrets for Small Business Success

Presented live, VIRTUALLY - 5:00-6:30PM, Thursday, Nov 7, 2024

Description:

This training is designed exclusively for small business owners aim...

?LinkedIn currently having a heyday. Are you making the most of this powerful networking platform...

Podcasting Mastery for Small Business Success: From Concept to Connection

Presented live, VIRTUALLY - 10:00-11:30AM, Thursday, Nov 14, 2024

Description:

This training is tailored for small business owners keen on har...

Did you know that the UW-Madison Work-Study Program, previously reserved for on-campus and non-profit organizations, has been expanded to small businesses - and, as of September 2023, even covers 50% of the wages earned? Or that many UW-Madison students pursue internship opportunities as a way to...

Research by the Carnegie Institute concluded: "15% of success is technical skills - 85% is people skills." Emotional Intelligence is all about people skills - how well you know yourself and your emotions and how well you read and interact with others and their emotions. Learn about how the brain,...

Whether you are starting a new business or looking to organize your current business' finances, accurate financial information is one of the most valuable tools you have to drive success. This course seeks to set participants on the right path by providing a "101" overview of financial bookkeepin...

Stepping into the world of business ownership brings with it the critical responsibility of understanding and managing business taxes. Whether you're a fledgling entrepreneur, a freelancer transitioning to a formal business entity, or a small business owner, grasping the basics of business taxati...

In this all-day conference, you will learn how to engage your customers and prospects online through your website and social media and track your activities so that you know what is working and what needs to be adjusted. Join us to build your marketing toolkit and take a time-out to learn more!...

The performance management - or employee feedback - process can fill many managers and employees alike with a sense of dread. However, with the right skills and mindset, this process can become collaborative, two-way communication that reduces anxiety and sets everyone up for success.

This...

Overview Do you want to become a better leader? What are you naturally good at? What are your strengths and how do you use them in the workplace? For this course, you will have the opportunity to take the CliftonStrengths for Leaders assessment and use the results to help uncover who you are as a...

In this New Business Seminar, hosted by The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) you will gain a basic understanding of Wisconsin's tax laws.

Topics may include:

• Business tax registration
• Withholding tax information
• Sales and use tax information
• Oth...