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

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

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-Whitewater is part of a statewide network supporting entrepreneurs and business owners through no-cost, confidential consulting and targeted educational programs. Regional SBDC experts facilitate improvement and growth for small and emerging mid-size companies and help launch successful new enterprises. The Wisconsin SBDC Network is a proud part of the Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship in the University of Wisconsin System.  It is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  Contact the UW-SBDC office at 262.472.3217 or [email protected]

Services Provided

Economic and Site Development

  • Lease Review
  • Revitalization
  • Site Location Assistance
  • Economic Development

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise
  • Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business
  • Valuation

Business Planning

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

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Loans
  • Debt Funding
  • Technology Grants
  • Grant Funding
  • Microloans

Import and Export Assistance

  • Trade Education and Training

Management Issues

  • Leadership/Professional Development

Marketing and Sales

  • Advertising/Brochure Design
  • Competitive Analysis
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Student Marketing Projects

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling (Specialty)

Networking and Associations

  • Small Business/General (Specialty)

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • State Business Issues

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Forming a Business (Specialty)
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)
  • Startup Classes

Accelerators, Incubators, and Hubs

  • Accelerator
  • Incubator
  • Entrepreneurial Hub
Contact Information
Ron Chisholm
Address
Community Engagement Center
1260 West Main Street, Suite 139
Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190