Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Milwaukee

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

About

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-Milwaukee 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-Milwaukee helps entrepreneurs succeed at any stage. We offer no-cost, confidential consulting and business education across a wide region, primarily serving Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Washington counties.

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center is a nationally accredited network offering consulting, education, data and connections that work for you.Looking for a competitive advantage? Need to focus and prioritize? Leverage our dedicated network of experts for impartial guidance. We’ll help you make informed decisions. Because when you craft your plan for success, you gain the confidence to realize your goals. 

The SBDC can be your go-to resource to build a strong network. We work closely with banks, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations and others across southeast Wisconsin to match your specific needs with the best solutions. Plus, the Wisconsin SBDC is part of the Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship, which offers additional statewide resources.

The SBDC at UW-Milwaukee is part of Continuing Education, which offers a portfolio of professional development and certification offerings. You can tap into a multitude of local, regional and state resources through your local campus. We are strategically located in downtown Milwaukee and have a parking ramp adjacent to the building for easier access.

 

 

Services Provided

Economic and Site Development

  • Economic Development
  • Revitalization
  • Site Location Assistance

Buying or Selling a Business

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

Business Planning

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

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Angel Investment
  • Bonding
  • Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training
  • Crowdfunding
  • Debt Funding
  • Equity Funding
  • Government Funding
  • Grant Funding
  • Insurance Requirements
  • Loans (Specialty)
  • Matching Funds
  • Microloans
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Revenue Based Financing (i.e. factoring)
  • Tax Credits
  • Technology Grants
  • Trade Show Financial Assistance
  • Venture Capital

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

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

Libraries and Research

  • Business Research Resources
  • Demographic/Census Data

Management Issues

  • Human Resources
  • Leadership/Professional Development

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Manufacturing Development

Marketing and Sales

  • Competitive Analysis
  • Demographics/Census Data
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Market Plan Development and Training
  • Market Research

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling (Specialty)

Networking and Associations

  • Small Business/General

Space and Equipment

  • Site Location Assistance

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Bid Matching and Preparation
  • Obtaining Certification
  • Obtaining Corporate Contracts
  • Obtaining Government Contracts
  • Subcontracting Opportunities

Starting a Business

  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)
  • Startup Classes
  • Forming a Business (Specialty)

Technical Assistance

  • Virtual Consulting and Online Services (Specialty)

Training and Education

  • Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training (Specialty)
  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Online Courses and Videos
  • Startup Classes

Events and Community Building

  • Hackathon / Startup Week or Weekends
  • Pitch Events
Contact Information
Athena Agoudemos
Address
161 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Suite 6000
Milwaukee, WI 53149