There are numerous resources available to gather information on starting or growing a business.  We urge you to check out these sites for further assistance.

Local Resources

E-Seed, a 15 week entrepreneurship training series, assists start-up and early-stage entrepreneurs in developing management and planning tools for their new business ventures.  www.fvtc.edu/E-Seed

Fox Cities Economic Development Partnership-provides information on business resources, regional profiles, community lifestyles and available buildings and industrial parks. www.foxcities-marketing.org

SCORE (Service Core of Retired Executives) Local volunteers ready to share their talent, ideas, skill and experience to help solve small business problems. Offers free, confidential, one-on-one counseling and advice. Call 920-734-7101 or visit www.score.org

Urban Hope is an exceptional source of entrepreneurial education and development. The program utilizes professional mentors to school aspiring entrepreneurs in the principles of business, financing, technical and marketing skills. www.urbanhopegb.org

Venture Center - unites hands-on programs and instructional series to grow and harvest INNOVATION within business and industry. Use the website to learn how you can get on the innovation on-ramp to tomorrow. www.venturecenterwi.biz

State Resources

UW Business Resource Directory -  the most current listing of contact information for business related services available at every UW campus and at Wisconsin Technical Colleges. http://www.ocr.wisc.edu/docs/OCR_Business_directory.pdf

WI Department of Labor lists all posters that are required for businesses in Wisconsin. Print copies right from this site and SAVE money. http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/posters.htm

WI Department of Workforce Development is a single web site to access the full range of business information: Environmental issues, Business Development Resources, Statistical Data, Health and Safety, Building Standards and Permit Information, Tax Essentials, Human Resources and Employment, Quality Improvement. http://helpbusiness-wi.com

WI Department of Commerce offers a variety of financial assistance programs as well as some training and educational programs. Programs include loans, tax credits, grants, government procurement, technology advancement, marketing and educational. www.commerce.wi.gov

WI Small Business Development Center serves 11 counties in NE Wisconsin by providing low-cost workshops, seminars and free counseling to aid small businesses in Northeast Wisconsin. www.wisconsinsbdc.org

WI Department of Revenue Sales and Use Tax is a site to get answers to questions on taxable vs. non-taxable sales and filing requirements. www.revenue.wi.gov/html/sales/html

Federal Resources

National Small Business Network is an interactive resource designed to help small and home based businesses prosper. It includes a searchable Resource Directory offering an economical way to make your products and services known and a way to find products, services and supplies you may need. http://businessknowhow.net

Business Owners Toolkit is a virtual warehouse of small-business knowledge ranging from model business plans to sample company policies. Plus an online advice column. www.toolkit.cch.com

Small Business Administration - Provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run and grow their business. www.sba.gov

Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource is an A-Z listing of small business related topics. www.irs.gov.business/small

U.S. Department of Labor lists federal required posters for small businesses and other employers that must be placed in businesses. www.dol.gov/osbp/sbrefa/poster

 

The American Institute of Small Business – their mission is to teach potential and current small business owners the necessary skills needed to successfully start and grow their own business. www.aisb.biz