Thinking about starting a business? The Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce can help connect you with the resources and networks you need to take your business idea to the next level.
The Heart of Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Boot Camp is an intensive learning program designed to train potential entrepreneurs. HoW Entrepreneurial Boot Camp aims to:
• Train participants in the basic skills necessary to start or expand a business
• Develop the entrepreneurial spirit
• Create networks of new business owners
• Provide support services of venture capital, business operation and planning, as well as marketing.
This program will provide the framework necessary for participants to take ideas and develop them into workable business plans. Interested in attending or sponsoring the Entrepreneurial Boot Camp? Contact Phil at 715.423.1830.
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Central Wisconsin SCORE provides free and confidential business advice and counseling tailored to meet the needs of individual small business owners and their personal objectives. It also offers workshops, for a modest fee, for both start-up and in-business entrepreneurs. SCORE volunteers are real-world professionals with time-tested knowledge who donate thousands of hours to help small businesses succeed. Central Wisconsin SCORE counselors are experts in such areas as accounting, finance, marketing, management and business plan preparation. They have assisted many clients in obtaining business loans.
The Wisconsin Department of Commerce is an excellent resource for those interested in starting a business in Wisconsin. Among the many services available is the Business Development Assistance Center, which provides management assistance to small businesses, particularly first-time entrepreneurs. The office furnishes information on government regulations and financing alternatives and refers businesses to appropriate resources. Call 1-800-HELP BUSiness for a one-on-one consultation. Business formation information, helpful guides, and financing information are also available.
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at nearby UW-Stevens Point offers conferences, workshops, and seminars along with one-on-one counseling and customized training to help existing and new small businesses in Wisconsin.
The U.S. Small Business Administration assists individuals interested in starting or expanding a small business with planning and preparation such as developing a business plan, marketing, financial management, and more.
Virtual Business Incubator - Resource for Entrepreneurs, including information on writing a business plan, financing and marketing
The Office of Women’s Business Ownership's mission is to establish and oversee a network of Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) throughout the United States and its territories. Through the management and technical assistance provided by the WBCs, entrepreneurs, especially women who are economically or socially disadvantaged, are offered comprehensive training and counseling on a vast array of topics in many languages to help them start and grow their own businesses.
The Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network can help you succeed whether you own a small business or are considering starting one.
