UW-Eau Claire Classes

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Statewide Online Events

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NSF Presubmission Panel Review

October 15, 2024 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Center For Technology Commercialization

Topic: Start-up Assistance

Do you plan to submit to NSF in November? Please register with CTC to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review. CTC, in collaboration with a panel of expert reviewers, will simulate the NSF review process to help you improve your SBIR/STTR proposal ahead of the September deadline. This ...

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Fee: No Cost



SBIR 101 Webinar

October 22, 2024 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Center For Technology Commercialization

$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the largest seed fund in this brief overview (and how we can help for free).

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfe...

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Fee: No Cost



How to Develop a Marketing Plan (DP-AM) - Virtual

October 24, 2024 | 10:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay

Topic: Marketing and Sales

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...

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Fee: $80.00



How to Develop a Marketing Plan (DP-PM) - Virtual

October 24, 2024 | 5:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay

Topic: Marketing and Sales

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 include ...

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Fee: $80.00



Human Resources (HR) Basics for Non-HR Professionals (ONLINE)

October 29, 2024 | 8:30AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Managing Employees

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...

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Fee: $289.00



Mastering Sales for Small Business Owners: An In-Depth Training on Effective Sales...(DP-AM)-Virtual

October 29, 2024 | 10:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay

Topic: Marketing and Sales

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

Sales is the lifeblood of any business, and small business owners ...

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Fee: $80.00



Mastering Sales for Small Business Owners: An In-Depth Training on Effective Sales...(DP-PM)-Virtual

October 29, 2024 | 5:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay

Topic: Marketing and Sales

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

Sales is the lifeblood of any business, and small business owners n...

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Fee: $80.00



Intermediate Financial Management (ONLINE)

October 30, 2024 | 8:30AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Accounting and Budget

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...

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Fee: $359.00



Digital Marketing Strategies

November 4, 2024 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - La Crosse

Topic: Marketing and Sales

Digital Marketing Strategies is a one hour webinar for participants to learn the basics of digital marketing. Participants will learn how to enhance their web presence by effectively connecting with prospective customers using a website, social media, and email. A strong marketing presen...

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Fee: No Cost



Mastering YouTube: Essential Secrets for Small Business Success (DP-AM) - Virtual

November 7, 2024 | 10:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay

Topic: Marketing and Sales

Mastering YouTube: Essential Secrets for Small Business Success

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

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

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Fee: $80.00



2025 HR Trends

November 7, 2024 | 1:30PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Managing Employees

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...

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Fee: No Cost



Mastering YouTube: Essential Secrets for Small Business Success (DP-PM) - Virtual

November 7, 2024 | 5:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay

Topic: Marketing and Sales

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 aiming to leverage ...

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Fee: $80.00



Podcasting Mastery for Small Business Success: From Concept to Connection (DP-AM) - Virtual

November 14, 2024 | 10:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay

Topic: Marketing and Sales

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 harnessing...

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Fee: $80.00



Hire Badgers: Student Staffing Opportunities for Small Business

November 14, 2024 | 11:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Managing Employees

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...

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Fee: No Cost



Introduction to Financial Management

November 18, 2024 | 4:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Accounting and Budget

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...

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Fee: $259.00



SBIR 101 Webinar

November 19, 2024 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Center For Technology Commercialization

$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the largest seed fund in this brief overview (and how we can help for free).

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfe...

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Fee: No Cost



Business Taxes 101: A Beginner's Guide to Navigating Self-Employment and Small-Business Taxes

November 19, 2024 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Tax Planning

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...

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Fee: No Cost



SHRM Learning System Certification Course

November 20, 2024 | 6:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Managing Employees

You are the future. Invest in yourself with SHRM certification.

Are you looking for help to navigate the increased demands on HR professionals? Become the most qualified and valuable HR professional you can be with SHRM certification.

The SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) and ...

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Fee: $1450.00



Wisconsin Tax Seminar for New Businesses

December 10, 2024 | 1:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Tax Planning

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...
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Fee: No Cost



NIH Presubmission Panel Review

December 12, 2024 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Center For Technology Commercialization

Topic: Start-up Assistance

Do you plan to submit to NIH in April? Please register with CTC to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review. CTC, in collaboration with a panel of expert reviewers, will simulate the NIH review process to help you improve your SBIR/STTR proposal ahead of the January deadline. This regis...

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Fee: No Cost

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