Entrepreneurial Training Program
March 2, 2021 | 5:30PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - River Falls
Topic: Business Basics
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...
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): Loan Forgiveness for Loans $50,000 and Less
January 21, 2021 | 9:00AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - La Crosse
Topic: Financing
The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-La Crosse (SBDC) will be launching a new webinar series, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): Loan Forgiveness for Loans $50,000 and Less, with three different date options for attendance. These free virtual sessions are for small business owner...
Root Cause Investigation
January 21, 2021 | 12:00PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Parkside
Topic: Managing Employees
How many times do you ask "why" before you get the real answer to an issue? By exploring the root cause of issues, you can more productively address the source of decreased productivity in your organization leading to greater organizational success and cultural moral. In this workshop, participan...
COVID-19 Financial Relief Strategies
January 26, 2021 | 12:00PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - La Crosse
Topic: Financing
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law on December 27, 2020. It provides valuable support to businesses. This program will review many of the most important features of this new law and will highlight several of the potential economic suppo...
Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) - Spring 2021
January 26, 2021 | 5:00PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - La Crosse
Topic: Start-up Assistance
The Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) provides the tools you need for business idea testing and business model improvement. Through instruction, guest speakers and coaching, the course serves those who are considering starting a business, owners of existing businesses struggling to get a ha...
Online Retail Marketing for Small Businesses
January 27, 2021 | 2:00PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Marketing and Sales
To stay competitive during the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses have had to figure out how to get online and bring visibility to their products. Emily Ruyle, of online retailer WodBottom, will discuss strategies small businesses can use to maximize their online presence, reach their customer s...
COVID-19 Financial Relief Strategies
January 28, 2021 | 2:00PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - La Crosse
Topic: Financing
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law on December 27, 2020. It provides valuable support to businesses. This program will review many of the most important features of this new law and will highlight several of the potential economic suppo...
Virtual ETP Orientation - Spring 2021
January 28, 2021 | 5:30PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay
Entrepreneurial Training Program Orientation
January 28, 2021 | 5:30PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point
Find out if the Entrepreneurial Training Program is right for you!
Want to know what the Entrepreneurial Training Program is all about? You're in luck! We are hosting an orientation for those interested in the program and for those that have already registered.
...Orientation- ETP Informational Session
February 1, 2021 | 6:00PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Parkside
Topic: Business Basics
Join us on February 1st for a FREE informational session that gives details about what is covered in the Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) Business Plan Writing. Get the details about the grant and how to apply for it. This session can help you decide if you want to take ETP class on Busine...
Superior Visions - Communication for Managing Others
February 2, 2021 | 8:30AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW-Superior
Superior Visions is providing a bi-monthly meeting series designed to connect you with other women in the region from a variety of industries to network and learn together. The webinar series will cover a variety of topics chosen to be relevant to working professionals. Although our focus is...
COVID-19 Financial Relief Strategies
February 2, 2021 | 11:00AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - La Crosse
Topic: Financing
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law on December 27, 2020. It provides valuable support to businesses. This program will review many of the most important features of this new law and will highlight several of the potential economic suppo...
Farm Boot Camp Pre-Registration Confirmation
February 3, 2021 | 9:00AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Food Finance Institute
Topic: Managing a Business
The Food Finance Institute (FFI) is partnering with the Wisconsin SBDC to host a Farm Business Boot Camp. 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 Camp combines t...
February - First Steps to Starting a Business
February 3, 2021 | 7:00PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point
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 Freelance Economy: How to Make Money at Home
February 9, 2021 | 12:00PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Marketing and Sales
This webinar is for both freelancers and small businesses and focuses on the exploding work from home culture. It describes how to capitalize on this opportunity using online freelance sites like Upwork and Fiverr. Individuals learn how to launch and grow freelance careers, while small businesses...
NSF Presubmission Panel Review
February 9, 2021 | 12:00PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Center For Technology Commercialization
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Do you plan to submit to NSF this spring? 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 March close of cycle. ...
DoD SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation
February 10, 2021 | 8:30AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Center For Technology Commercialization
Topic: Government Contracting
In this workshop, Jim Greenwood will walk you through the 7 steps of preparing and submitting a competitive Phase I SBIR or STTR to the Department of Defense. This presentation begins with a comprehensive overview of SBIR/STTR, followed by a simple but effective process for developing a competit...
Farm Boot Camp Pre-Registration Confirmation
February 10, 2021 | 9:00AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Food Finance Institute
Topic: Managing a Business
The Food Finance Institute (FFI) is partnering with the Wisconsin SBDC to host a Farm Business Boot Camp. 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 Camp combines t...
Session 3 From Lab to Market: The Path to Commercialization for Milwaukee Innovators
February 11, 2021 | 12:00PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Center For Technology Commercialization
Founders Panel: How Did I Get Here?
Scientist-entrepreneurs with connections to several Milwaukee area institutions will talk candidly about their journey to become business founders. The conversation will focus on the concerns, thoughts and challenges they faced as t...
BizSmart Sprint
February 11, 2021 | 4:00PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Biz Smart Sprint is your introduction into the world of entrepreneurship. In this live, virtual 5-week course, you will learn the building blocks you need to become a successful entrepreneur. Each week, you'll discover the key components you need to start a business, including the Business Model ...
Virtual ETP - Spring 2021
February 11, 2021 | 5:30PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay
Entrepreneurial Training Program - Spring 2021
February 11, 2021 | 5:30PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point
We're going virtual for spring!
Orientation: Thursday, January 28, 2021 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Class Dates: Thursdays, February 11 - April 8, 2021 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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Analyzing the Decision to Pivot or Diversify Your Business
February 16, 2021 | 3:00PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point
With the disruptions in most industries due to the Covid 19 crisis, many businesses are looking to pivot their business model and diversify their revenue streams. Using the business model canvas and cash flow templates, learn how to analyze these ideas to make informed and sensible decisions...
Entrepreneurial Training Program - Spring 2021
February 17, 2021 | 6:00PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW-Superior
Topic: Business Basics
WE'RE GOING VIRTUAL FOR SPRING!
The Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) is offered by the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-Superior. This program provides an easy to follow, step by step process that shows you how to:
- Answer the question - "Will people buy m...
Launch into Leadership
February 22, 2021 | 9:30AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Managing Employees
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 webinar series will start you in the rig...
Analyzing the Decision to Pivot or Diversify Your Business
February 24, 2021 | 8:00AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point
With the disruptions in most industries due to the Covid 19 crisis, many businesses are looking to pivot their business model and diversify their revenue streams. Using the business model canvas and cash flow templates, learn how to analyze these ideas to make informed and sensible decisions...
DoD SBIR/STTR Cost Proposal Preparation
February 24, 2021 | 8:30AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Center For Technology Commercialization
Topic: Business Accounting and Budget
Join us for this half day intensive workshop led by Jim Greenwood on SBIR/STTR cost proposals and government accounting. Jim will lead you through and make sense of the perplexing world of the SBIR/STTR cost proposal, and how to keep records to the government's satisfaction when you win an SBIR ...
Export Pro Series: Leveraging the Wisconsin Go Global Initiative and the Export Assessment Tool
March 1, 2021 | 10:00AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin Small Business Development Center - State Office
Topic: Managing a Business
The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network provides no-cost technical assistance to Wisconsin companies covering a variety of areas. In 2020, the Go Global Initiative was created to provide guidance to new-to-export as well as experienced exporters state-wide to enter new inte...
Human Resources (HR) for Non HR Professionals
March 2, 2021 | 8:30AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Managing Employees
If you are a business owner or manager of a small business without a dedicated HR expert on your staff, this is the program for your organization. If you have administrative staff that are performing HR duties as part of their responsibilities that are not HR experts they too will benefit. This m...
Hire Badgers: Bringing Two-Way Value to a Student Work Experience
March 4, 2021 | 8:30AM | OnlineFacilitated 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 recently been expanded to small businesses - and even covers 75% of the wages earned? Or that many UW-Madison students pursue internship opportunities as a way to develop new s...
Analyzing the Decision to Pivot or Diversify Your Business
March 4, 2021 | 12:00PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point
With the disruptions in most industries due to the Covid 19 crisis, many businesses are looking to pivot their business model and diversify their revenue streams. Using the business model canvas and cash flow templates, learn how to analyze these ideas to make informed and sensible decisions...
Connecting the Dots to Align Your Business Strategy
March 5, 2021 | 9:30AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Managing a Business
Create a clear picture for decision-making and goal achievement in your business for 2021 in a Constellation Workshop. In this virtual group workshop you will explore purpose, goals, alignment, your story, and the benefits of visualizing them. This 2 hour session will introduce you to the Constel...
Managing Remote Teams
March 8, 2021 | 9:30AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Managing Employees
Managing individuals and teams remotely poses significant challenges for today's manager. Despite an explosion of technology options for staying connected while at a distance, the absence of or limited face-to-face contact changes the interpersonal dynamic, makes communication more difficult, and...
Understanding Your Investment: Building Value in Your Business
March 23, 2021 | 9:00AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Managing a Business
Business owners who want to learn about business valuation and how to increase the value of their business. This course is also beneficial for business owners who are considering growing their business - acquisition can be an effective way to grow quickly, and knowing what to look for in a busine...
Resiliency 101
April 5, 2021 | 1:30PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Managing a Business
As leaders who serve on the front lines of our businesses and professions, stress and adversity come with the territory. It's how we recover and navigate temporary challenges that will determine how we bounce back and move ahead towards attaining individual, company or organizational goals. Th...
Building Resilence in Stressful Times
April 5, 2021 | 1:30PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Managing Employees
As leaders who serve on the front lines of our businesses and professions, stress and adversity come with the territory. It's how we recover and navigate temporary challenges that will determine how we bounce back and move ahead towards attaining individual, company or organizational goals. Thi...
Digital Marketing and Social Media Conference
April 12, 2021 | 8:30AM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison
Topic: Marketing and Sales
This will be an on line conference. Area experts will give you actionable items that you can take away and implement into your business immediately. The conference includes four 90 minute sessions with breaks in between sessions to allow you to step away from your screen.
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Gen Z Marketing Strategies
April 13, 2021 | 3:00PM | OnlineFacilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point
Learn how to connect with this highly digital generation that likes it when companies keep it real and show their true colors. Review the social media platforms they use and the techniques for you to execute your marketing strategies to this upcoming generation.
Live-stream event. Wil...