Entrepreneurial Training Program
This is a comprehensive combination of courses, individual coaching and business plan development that is designed to help entrepreneurs develop business skills and attract financing. This program is available for start-up ventures or business expansion.
The Wisconsin Department of Commerce is supporting this series through an Entrepreneurial Training Grant program. To take advantage of the Commerce grant reimbursement, participants must apply through the SBDC prior to starting the coursework. Applications must be completed at least two weeks prior to the first class session.
The goal is for you to complete a business plan for your business start-up or expansion so you can obtain financing and have a plan to help guide your success. Your business must be a start-up or have less than 50 employees to apply. For your application to be accepted, you will need to have: the capability to write a business plan, a feasible business idea, relevant experience/training and financial ability to start your proposed business.
Program components
- Orientation meeting
- Small business: the fundamentals
- Developing a business plan
- Individual coaching and small group meetings to help you through the business planning process
- Completion of a written business plan
For an application and requirements, call the SBDC at 608/263-7680 for more information or go to the Wisconsin SBDC web site for an online application: http://www.wisconsinsbdc.org/training-program/
UW-Madison, Small Business Development Center
975 University Ave, #3260
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-263-7680
Fax: 608-263-0818
