Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Madison
About
The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-Madison is part of a statewide network supporting entrepreneurs and business owners through no-cost, confidential consulting and targeted educational programs.
The Small Business Development Center at UW-Madison helps entrepreneurs succeed at any stage. We offer no-cost, confidential consulting and business education across a wide region, primarily serving Dane, Sauk and Columbia counties.
The Small Business Development Centers were established by the Small Business Administration in 1980 with legislation written by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson. The mission of the Wisconsin SBDC is to provide education, referrals, sophisticated tools and resources to help businesses evolve while delivering value to our stakeholders.
We do business consulting with residents of Dane, Sauk, and Columbia Counties. Our classes are open enrollment; anyone can attend.
Services Provided
Buying or Selling a Business
- Buying or Selling a Franchise
- Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business
Business Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Business Plan Consulting (Specialty)
- Forming a Business
- Identification and Research of Foreign Markets
- Market Plan Development
- Market Research
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training (Specialty)
Human Resources, Workforce and Talent
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Employee Development
- Policies and Templates
Internship Programs and Student Services
- Student Research Projects
Libraries and Research
- Business Research Resources
Management Issues
- Leadership/Professional Development (Specialty)
Marketing and Sales
- Market Plan Development and Training
Mentoring
- One-on-One Counseling (Specialty)
Networking and Associations
- Geographically Based
- Small Business/General (Specialty)
Starting a Business
- Business Research Resources
- Forming a Business (Specialty)
- Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)
- Startup Classes (Specialty)
Training and Education
- Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training
- Business Management Training
- Business Plan Training and Assistance
- Human Resources Training
- Startup Classes
Heather Ferguson
Grainger Hall, 975 University Ave.
Suite 1290
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 263-9675
https://sbdc.wisc.edu/
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