Built to Last: The Entrepreneur's Wellness Framework
September 18, 2026 | 12:00PM | Hybrid | University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center, MadisonFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics, Managing a Business, Managing Employees
This four-week program helps small business owners build resilience using the 8 Pillars of Wellness—emotional, physical, financial, occupational, innovative, social, environmental, and purpose-driven.
Is it the Real World, or is it AI? An Entrepreneur’s 101 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
September 22, 2026 | 9:00AM | Grainger Hall, MadisonFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics
Wisconsin Tax Seminar for New Businesses
September 23, 2026 | 10:00AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Managing a Business, Business Basics, 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.
Launch Into Leadership
September 24, 2026 | 8:30AM | Grainger Hall, MadisonFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics, Managing Employees, Managing a Business
This class targets emerging leaders and newly promoted supervisors, teaching them to avoid common mistakes & shift their mindset from “doer”
I’m Doing Everything! How Value Planning Reduces Panic & Builds Value
September 24, 2026 | 9:30AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Disaster Mitigation, Business Basics, Managing a Business
Learn strategies to increase your business’s value, improve operations, and prepare for future sale or growth through proactive planning.
Human Resources (HR) Basics for Non-HR Professionals
October 6, 2026 | 8:30AM | Grainger Hall, MadisonFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics, Managing a Business
This class teaches basics for Human Resources.
Hire Badgers: Student Staffing Opportunities for Small Business (Non-MSBB)
October 8, 2026 | 1:30PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics, Managing Employees
Discover how the UW-Madison Work-Study Program and internships benefit students and employers.
AI-Enhanced Entrepreneurship: A 102-Level Guide to AI Applications in Business (Non-MSBB)
October 9, 2026 | 9:00AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics, Managing a Business
You’ll leave this session with practical experience in customization, tools for bridging AI and human expertise, and clear next steps for bringing AI into your own business with confidence.
Reclaim Your Day with Delegation: Leveraging a Virtual Team (Non MSBB)
October 12, 2026 | 10:00AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Managing a Business, Managing Employees
In this session, you’ll gain insight into knowing when it’s time to add virtual support staff to your team, how to effectively delegate, and how employees differ from independent contractors.
Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) (Non-MSBB)
October 15, 2026 | 5:30PM | Grainger Hall, MadisonFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics
ETP is an intensive training program that helps you create a comprehensive business plan workbook. Classes include a full-day session for questions with professionals in law, accounting, and more.
Introduction to Financial Management
October 19, 2026 | 4:00PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics
Business Taxes 101: Navigating Self-Employment and Small Business Taxes for Beginners
October 20, 2026 | 10:15AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics, Tax Planning
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Trust but Verify: Using AI for Small-Business Research
October 21, 2026 | 10:00AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics, Managing a Business
This session is a 102-level session designed to help entrepreneurs navigate how to know when to trust the output, when to verify it, and when to avoid using AI altogether.
Digital Marketing and Social Media Conference
October 28, 2026 | 8:15AM | Pyle Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Langdon Street, Madison, WI, USA, MadisonFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics, Marketing and Sales
This all-day conference teaches how to build your marketing toolkit to gain customers and prospects online.
Fearless Performance Management (Non-MSBB)
October 29, 2026 | 8:30AM | Grainger Hall, MadisonFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics, Managing a Business, Managing Employees
Learn to foster team relationships through performance management with tips for feedback and a fearless review model.
Intermediate Financial Management
November 3, 2026 | 9:00AM | Grainger Hall, MadisonFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics
HR Trends 2027
November 4, 2026 | 1:30PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics
Leading Through Change: Practical Tools for Navigating Change
November 5, 2026 | 8:30AM | Grainger Hall, MadisonFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics, Managing a Business, Managing Employees, Customer Relations
In this interactive workshop, participants will explore practical frameworks and tools for leading themselves and others through change.
Respond, Don't React: A Strategic Approach to Workplace Challenges
November 13, 2026 | 8:30AM | Grainger Hall, MadisonFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics
This workshop is designed for business owners, leaders, and professionals who want to navigate conflict with strategic precision rather than stress-driven reactions.
Pricing for Profit: Build a Price That Supports Your Business (and Your Life!)
November 16, 2026 | 12:30PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics, Marketing and Sales, Business Accounting and Budget
You’ll explore how pricing communicates value, brand position, and customer expectations while also learning the financial foundations behind sustainable pricing decisions.
Communication & Delegation (Non-MSBB)
November 18, 2026 | 8:30AM | Grainger Hall, MadisonFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Business Basics, Managing Employees
In this course, you'll explore communication breakdowns within teams, learn your DiSC profile for effective interactions, and discover strategies for successful delegation and overcoming barriers.
Launch Your LLC Workshop (September 8 & 22, 2026)
September 8, 2026 | 4:00PM | Hybrid | Small Business Development Center, La CrosseFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - La Crosse
Topic: Business Basics
This program is for those interested in organizing a WI Limited Liability Company(LLC) who are ready to begin the business formation process
NSF SBIR/STTR 101 + Proposal Prep Webinar w/ Ben Schrag
September 9, 2026 | 11:30AM | OnlineTopic: Business Basics, Business Accounting and Budget, Government Contracting, Financing
Join NSF Program Manager Ben Schrag to chat about the NSF SBIR/STTR basics and how to start your proposal!
SBIR 101 Webinar (September)
September 15, 2026 | 12:00PM | OnlineTopic: Start-up Assistance, Business Basics
$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the U.S.'s largest seed fund.
Sources of Capital for Food Businesses
September 16, 2026 | 10:00AM | OnlineUnderstand capital stacks for food businesses, find the right source of capital for your business, and set yourself up for success
Entrepreneurial Training Program VIRTUAL/Online: Fall 2026
September 17, 2026 | 5:30PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay
Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance
ETP is an eight-session program that helps aspiring and existing business owners build a clear plan for success. Learn to identify customers, understand their needs, and develop strategies to start or grow your business.
2026 Fall UWSP Virtual Entrepreneurial Training Program
September 17, 2026 | 5:30PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point
Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance
ETP is a 9-week program that helps aspiring and existing business owners build a clear plan for success. Learn to identify customers, understand their needs, and develop strategies to start or grow your business.
Food and Farm Business Consultant Training [Oct 1-16]
October 1, 2026 | 10:00AM | OnlineGet help building the capacity of your food and farm business clients.
NSF Pre-submission Review - October 2026
October 14, 2026 | 12:00PM | OnlineTopic: Government Contracting, Business Basics, Start-up Assistance
Are you a CTC client who plans to submit to NSF in November? Please register with us to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review.
SBIR 101 Webinar (October)
October 20, 2026 | 12:00PM | OnlineTopic: Start-up Assistance, Business Basics
$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the U.S.'s largest seed fund.
IP 201 - Beyond Patentability: Building an IP Advantage
October 22, 2026 | 12:00PM | OnlineTopic: Managing a Business, Financing, Business Basics, Start-up Assistance, Government Contracting
Practical Patent and Trade Secret Protection Considerations for Growth-Stage SBIR Companies
NIH Pre-submission Review - December 2026
December 16, 2026 | 12:00PM | OnlineTopic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance, Government Contracting
Are you a CTC client who plans to submit to NIH in January? Please register with us to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review.