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Decide if entrepreneurship is right for you. Participants will evaluate their skills and readiness for business ownership and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of starting a business.

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Learn how to effectively formulate, express, and sell your ideas to others and identify how to persuade or recruit the energies of others. In this interactive workshop, you will discover the six dimensions of leadership, assess your current leadership skills, and learn ways to become a better leader.

No Fee.

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Milwaukee

Thursday, October 23

6:00-8:00pm

Washington Library

Milwaukee

Thursday, November 13

6:00-8:00pm

Washington Library
 

Have you made the decision to go into business?  The next step is to explore the potential of your business idea.  We will focus on examining the feasibility of your business idea, explore ways to market the product or service, and identify the next steps you must take in order to start your business.  Resources for starting your business will be handed out, including an introduction to a business plan.

No Fee.

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Talk with a WWBIC representative in an informal group setting about business classes, assistance programs, and information exchange. Explore a wide range of business topics such as business idea feasibility, marketing research ideas, and business planning. 

No Fee.

To register please call 608-257-5450 for Madison, 414-263-5450 for Milwaukee and 262-654-1234 ext 114 for Kenosha.

¿Alguna vez ha pensado en ser dueño de su propio negocio, pero no sabía como empezar? Ud. aprenderá como evaluar sus habilidades y determinar si está preparado para ser propietario de un negocio. Estas clases serán dadas en español. (This class will be taught in Spanish.)

Gratis. No Fee.
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Thinking about starting a business? If you’re just exploring, attend this session to learn the personal considerations to starting your own business, where to find an idea, how to conduct market research, and how to judge if your idea is financially feasible. Plus take home a packet of great resources on licensing, regulations, and local organizations that provide classes, financing, and business assistance

Offered in conjunction with the Dane County Job Center & UW-Madison SBDC. 

No Fee.

Call 608- 242-4900 to register.

Wednesday, July 2

Wednesday, August 6

Wednesday, September 3

Wednesday, October 1

Wednesday, November 5
Wednesday, December 3

All classes held at the Dane County Job Center from 9:30 - Noon.

All Start Smart participants are required to attend an orientation session. We will outline the course format, fees, materials, and review participant expectations. (Payment required at first class session.) 

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If you are interested in writing a business plan by participating in our $mall Biz Business Planning series, you are required to attend this orientation session. We will outline the course format, fees, materials, and review participant expectations. 

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Kenosha

Monday, September 15

6:00-8:00pm

Kenosha County Job Center

Racine

Thursday, August 7

6:00-8:00pm

Racine County Workforce Development Center

This 14 week series provides in-depth learning for starting a business. Participants can complete a draft of their business plans through weekly worksheets and exercises. Extensive information will be provided on business financing and ownership, market research, marketing strategies, record keeping, cash flow, business operations and management. Weekly guest speakers will include business professionals and successful entrepreneurs. Participants will tour a business library to begin their research.

Southeast Region