UW-River Falls Classes

Do it right with a solid, researched and tested plan for optimum success. Beneficial for pre-venture through mature businesses in any industry and any size. Learn from the experts and those who have 'been there done that'. Find out if customers want what you have to offer and what they are wil...

Thinking of starting a business but don't know where to begin?

Join us for our 3-part live-stream webinar: First Steps to Starting a Business. Taught by experienced business owners, the class covers the following topics:

• Coming up with your business idea
• ...

R&D funding for small businesses is challenging to find but there is a federal funding program that invites companies to use the funds to de-risk technology. The Federal SBIR/STTR programs award over $3.7 billion in R&D funding annually to qualified small businesses. The process is com...

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Have you been thinking about turning your hobby into a business, but aren't sure where to start? Do you have a side hustle that's grown and you want to explore next steps? Are you interested in learning more about how to explore a business idea you have? This sess...

There is always a lot going on in the food, farm, and food systems industries, especially after the economic downfall brought on by COVID-19. So, after a newfangled 2021, you are likely wondering what trends are driving consumer behavior and new product development for these industries in 20...

QuickBooks is Intuit Inc's set of software solutions designed to manage payroll, inventory, sales and other needs of a small business. The software's features include marketing tools, merchant services, product and supplies and training solutions. In this session, you will learn:

The basic...

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center ("SBDC") at UWL is launching a FREE "Start Strong Strategies" series to help individuals effectively build a strong business. Participants will learn the basics of a financial business plan and business structure. Each workshop will provide basic in...

https://sbdc.wisc.edu/manage-your-business/value-planning/

For a business owner, retirement often translates into selling your business. Even if you never plan on selling, building your business as though you will sell someday will ensure more efficient operations, clearer business trends,...

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center ("SBDC") at UWL is launching a FREE "Start Strong Strategies" series to help individuals effectively build a strong business. Participants will learn the basics of a financial business plan and business structure. Each workshop will provide basic in...

This program will introduce you to QuickBooks, an accounting software system used by many small businesses. It will provide details on the accounting software and options for using this software system, including its various functions that: . Perform general ledger accounting activities, includ...

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center ("SBDC") at UWL is launching a FREE "Digital Marketing Strategies: Building Your Brand series" to help you get your business where it needs to be. Workshop activities include creating a website, growing your social media following, and working on y...

The UW-Madison Work-Study Program recently expanded to include small businesses to the list of approved organizations to hire UW-Madison students. If you've ever wondered about hiring a UW-Madison student, this session is for you! We'll discuss the differences between the Work-Study Program and s...

Thinking of starting a business but not sure where to begin?

Join us for one of our First Steps to Starting a Business sessions. Taught by industry experts, the class covers: coming up with your business idea, market research, business feasibility, financing, and business ...

Modeled off of FFI's successful Food Business Financial Management Boot Camp, Farm Boot Camp will address situations and scenarios unique to diversified farm businesses. Boot Camps are multi-day events limited ...

QuickBooks Online (QBO) is a training program that will demonstrate how to use this accounting software system to help manage the financial side of your business. The program will show participants how this software system helps a business: . Perform general ledger accounting activities, includin...

In this New Business Seminar, hosted by The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) you will gain a basic understanding of Wisconsin's tax laws. https://sbdc.wisc.edu/manage-your-business/tax-seminar-new-biz/

Speaker: Wisconsin Department of Revenue

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...

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center ("SBDC") at UWL is launching a FREE "Digital Marketing Strategies: Building Your Brand series" to help you get your business where it needs to be. Workshop activities include creating a website, growing your social media following, and working on y...

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center ("SBDC") at UWL is launching a FREE "Start Strong Strategies" series to help individuals effectively build a strong business. Participants will learn the basics of a financial business plan and business structure. Each workshop will provide basic in...

Not being able to find employees is currently the number one problem facing most small businesses across multiple industries. This presentation will provide an overview of the current state of the labor market and some of the newer strategies other small business owners are using to manage t...

Thinking of starting a business but don't know where to begin?

Join us for our 3-part live-stream webinar: First Steps to Starting a Business. Taught by experienced business owners, the class covers the following topics:

• Coming up with your business idea
• ...

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center ("SBDC") at UWL is launching a FREE "Digital Marketing Strategies: Building Your Brand series" to help you get your business where it needs to be. Workshop activities include creating a website, growing your social media following, and working on y...

Do you plan to submit to NIH in January? 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 September deadline. Thi...

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center ("SBDC") at UWL is launching a FREE "Start Strong Strategies" series to help individuals effectively build a strong business. Participants will learn the basics of a financial business plan and business structure. Each workshop will provide basic in...