The Wisconsin SBDC network is here to help you start your business through no-cost confidential consulting with experienced professionals, relevant and affordable business training and specialized programs for startup entrepreneurs.
Begin Your Journey
Explore Your Idea
Many people have business ideas, but not all ideas can become successful businesses. SBDC can help you determine if your idea is feasible in your market.
Find Your Local Center to Get StartedMarket Research
Understanding your market and where your idea fits is critical to starting your business. We can help you access and interpret the data.Business Model
Now that you have an idea, you need a business model to turn that idea into a marketable business. Consultants will help you develop a model to help answer questions like: Who will be your best customers? Why will they buy your products? What can you charge?Work-Life Balance
Determine whether this is a right fit for you and your family. Find out if you have the skills and ability to pursue this business.First Steps
We offer a free, interactive, self-paced online course to answer those crucial first questions. Take First Steps online when it works best in your schedule!
Launch Your Business
Your idea is feasible. It’s time to turn it into a business of your own. We are here to help you at any stage with any opportunity or challenge.
Begin Your Entrepreneurial TrainingCreating a Business Plan
Spend time working on your business so you can be more successful working in your business. Let our consultants help you plan for the future of your business so you feel in control of where, when and how of your business launch.Finding Financing
You need to be loan ready, SBDC is here to help. Finding financing is essential to launching your business. Consultants are here to prepare you for and connect you to our network of partners to provide that funding.Taking Care of Basics
There are steps that you must take to prepare your business for launch. Our consultants are here to help you incorporate your business, discovering and understanding your market and solve pre startup problems.Navigating Wisconsin’s New LLC Act
Learn more about 2021 Wis. Act 258 regarding LLC’s in Wisconsin.
Manage & Grow Your Business
Your job isn’t over after a launch and neither is ours. SBDC is here to help you with any opportunities along the way through our statewide network of experienced business consultants and partners.
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Not sure where to start? Find out how SBDC can help you with any opportunity at any stage of your entrepreneurial journey.