Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Green Bay

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-Green Bay is part of a statewide network supporting entrepreneurs and business owners through no-cost, confidential consulting and targeted educational programs.

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The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Green Bay 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-Green Bay helps entrepreneurs succeed at any stage. We offer no-cost, confidential consulting and business education across a wide region, primarily serving the following 12 counties: Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Shawano and Sheboygan.

Regional SBDC experts facilitate improvement and growth for small and emerging mid-size companies and help launch successful new enterprises. As a program within the UW Division of Business and Entrepreneurship, the SBDC offers statewide business outreach through the Wisconsin network providing education, referrals, sophisticated tools and resources to help businesses evolve.

The UW Green Bay Small Business Development Center provides no cost business counseling services in the following 12 county region including Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Shawano and Sheboygan.

Visit wisconsinsbdc.org to see how the Wisconsin SBDC Network helps clients START | MANAGE | GROW companies. The Wisconsin SBDC Network serves businesses at all stages.

Access the power of your university with Wisconsin SBDC Network professional business consultants. Get knowledge, tools and connections that work for you. Identify market opportunities and make informed decisions so you can build wealth.

  • No-cost consulting

  • Business education

  • Customized solutions

  • Regional expertise

Services Provided

Economic and Site Development

  • Economic Development
  • Lease Review

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Tax Services
  • Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business
  • Valuation

Business Planning

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Identification and Research of Foreign Markets
  • Market Research
  • Demographic and Census Data
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Diversification
  • Market Plan Development
  • Business Plan Consulting (Specialty)
  • Forming a Business (Specialty)

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Crowdfunding
  • Debt Funding
  • Equity Funding
  • Grant Funding
  • Loans
  • Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Employee Development
  • Hiring and Firing
  • Policies and Templates
  • Recruiting
  • Retention
  • Workforce Incentives
  • Workforce Training
  • Leadership/Professional Development

Import and Export Assistance

  • Certification and Licensing
  • Financial Assistance for Exporting Activities
  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
  • Locating Foreign Distributors
  • Networking/Exploring Exporting
  • Trade Education and Training

Legal and Intellectual Property Services

  • Contract Review
  • Employee Relations
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Labor Relations
  • Lease Review
  • Patent Seminars
  • Forming a Business
  • Patent, Trademark & Copyright Information

Libraries and Research

  • Business Research Resources
  • Demographic/Census Data

Management Issues

  • Insurance Requirements
  • Human Resources
  • Leadership/Professional Development

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Commercialization
  • Manufacturing Development

Marketing and Sales

  • Advertising/Brochure Design
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Demographics/Census Data
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
  • Market Plan Development and Training
  • Market Research
  • Website Development

Mentoring

  • Formal Mentoring Programs
  • One-on-One Counseling (Specialty)

Networking and Associations

  • Demographically Based
  • Geographically Based
  • Industry Specific
  • International Trade
  • Small Business/General

Space and Equipment

  • Commercial Kitchen Facilities
  • Conference/Meeting and Event Space
  • Coworking
  • Lease Review Assistance
  • Makerspace / Hackerspace
  • Office Space
  • Retail Space

Operations and Logistics

  • Freight and Distribution

Product Development

  • Product Assembly and Packaging
  • R&D Support
  • Patent Information
  • Prototype Development
  • Product Design and Development

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • LGBTQIA Business Issues
  • Women’s Business Issues
  • Small Business Policy

Regulatory Compliance

  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Trademark and Copyright Information
  • Patent Information

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Site Location
  • Startup Classes
  • Forming a Business
  • Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)

Tax Services

  • Tax Registration

Technical Assistance

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Coding Schools, Bootcamps, Classes
  • Commercialization
  • Website Development

Training and Education

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Human Resources Training
  • International Trade Education and Training
  • Marketing Plan Training
  • Online Courses and Videos
  • Startup Classes
  • Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training
  • Business Management Training
  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
  • Home-Based Business Training

Accelerators, Incubators, and Hubs

  • Accelerator
  • Entrepreneurial Hub
  • Incubator

Events and Community Building

  • Hackathon / Startup Week or Weekends
  • Pitch Events
Contact Information
Tara Carr
Address
L.G. Wood Hall, WH 202
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311-7001