Northeast WI Area Classes
WWBIC offers classes statewide for new entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners and anyone looking to improve their financial health. Due to the Covid-19 crisis, all of our upcoming classes will be offered as webinars. Click the “Online” calendar below to find a full listing of upcoming WWBIC workshops.
After registering, our Education Team will be in touch to share the link to the class as well as to gather our quick Client Information Form. If you have any questions, please reach out to your regional WWBIC office or email us at info@wwbic.com
Looking for webinars to take on your own time? No problem. Contact us today at 414.263.5450 to connect to WWBIC’s classes ‘on-demand’.
Expand the sections below to view classes based on your business stage, or scroll down to view a full calendar of Appleton area classes. If you’re looking for classes in other areas of the state, click here.
Starting a Business
Classes for those new to WWBIC or looking for training & resources to get their business started
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Is entrepreneurism for you? Explore and discover if so and where to start. (more…) Your business plan is critical for starting, managing, and growing your business and very necessary to secure financing! This workshop explains why a strong business plan is vital and will provide vetted resources to help you successfully complete your plan! (more…) Join us and learn what services WWBIC offers such as business education courses, business loans, one on one coaching support, and financial capability workshops. Let us guide you as you explore, start, pivot, grow or strengthen your business and your personal finances! (more…) Is entrepreneurism for you? Explore and discover if so and where to start. (more…) Your business plan is critical for starting, managing, and growing your business and very necessary to secure financing! This workshop explains why a strong business plan is vital and will provide vetted resources to help you successfully complete your plan! (more…) In 7-weeks learn the fundamentals of running a business and develop a completed business plan. This virtual series utilizes online LivePlan and Zoom platforms so access to computer and computer skills is required. *Scholarships & reduced fees available. Space is limited; deposit required to secure spot. (more…) Join us and learn what services WWBIC offers such as business education courses, business loans, one on one coaching support, and financial capability workshops. Let us guide you as you explore, start, pivot, grow or strengthen your business and your personal finances! (more…) Is entrepreneurism for you? Explore and discover if so and where to start. (more…) Join us to learn about steps, licensing, and other requirements to open a pre-packaged or mobile food business! (more…) Your business plan is critical for starting, managing, and growing your business and very necessary to secure financing! This workshop explains why a strong business plan is vital and will provide vetted resources to help you successfully complete your plan! (more…) Join us to learn about steps, licensing, and other requirements to open a restaurant! (more…) Join us and learn what services WWBIC offers such as business education courses, business loans, one on one coaching support, and financial capability workshops. Let us guide you as you explore, start, pivot, grow or strengthen your business and your personal finances! (more…) Is entrepreneurism for you? Explore and discover if so and where to start. (more…) Your business plan is critical for starting, managing, and growing your business and very necessary to secure financing! This workshop explains why a strong business plan is vital and will provide vetted resources to help you successfully complete your plan! (more…)
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Managing a Business
Classes for those who have recently launched a business.
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Why should you have a business page on this platform? How often are you looking for employees and where do you find ideas from others in your industry? Learn how a LinkedIn business page could find you customers, leads, and community support. (more…) Numbers sure can be scary! When it comes to your business your numbers are vital to your success! This workshop explains how money flows in and out of your business, as well as completing, tracking and understanding cashflow and projections to set your business up for financial success (more…) Numbers sure can be scary! When it comes to your business your numbers are vital to your success! This workshop explains how money flows in and out of your business, as well as completing, tracking and understanding cashflow and projections to set your business up for financial success (more…) People DO click on Facebook ads. Why? How do I create a budget? What should I promote? I don’t sell online products, why would Facebook help? You’ll have all these questions answered PLUS learn tricks to make ad creation easier. (more…) Numbers sure can be scary! When it comes to your business your numbers are vital to your success! This workshop explains how money flows in and out of your business, as well as completing, tracking and understanding cashflow and projections to set your business up for financial success (more…) Numbers sure can be scary! When it comes to your business your numbers are vital to your success! This workshop explains how money flows in and out of your business, as well as completing, tracking and understanding cashflow and projections to set your business up for financial success (more…)
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Growing a Business
Classes for both new & experienced business owners to expand their learning and improve their results.
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In partnership with The Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce, we are proud to present Women in Marketing, a virtual event highlighting a panel of inspirational women in our community. Join us as our panelists share how they pivoted their organizations marketing plans in 2020 and discuss the strategies they are crafting to kick (more…) Friday Feature is a presentation based educational offering with opportunity for Q&A throughout. Numbers have your head spinning? Join us to explore the ins and outs of financial statements. Numbers aren’t for everyone, but they are an important part of your business. Join us to gain more knowledge and confidence with the numbers that make (more…) Receive an introduction to: setting up QuickBooks Online, navigating the program and basic functions. (more…) Join us for an exciting new Marketing Monday! A 60 minute, high energy conversation led by Ben LeFort of Dolomite Marketing. Ben will guide conversations featuring NEW marketing topics each month, along with additional experts and small business owners sharing their marketing challenges and successes. (more…) These live, interactive sessions cater to your busy schedule with BIG impact. Learn about a specific topic, ask questions, and get answers. Stay engaged as relevant topics that affect you NOW are discussed and resources are shared. Empower Hour conversations are facilitated by subject content experts and fellow small business owners across the state. Join (more…) Friday Feature is a presentation based educational offering with opportunity for Q&A throughout. Join us April 23 for Cultural Competency and How to Build a Diverse & Inclusive Culture. Having a diverse and inclusive culture can be extremely valuable for your organization, but can also be difficult to obtain. Culture is complex, and it takes (more…) Friday Feature is a presentation based educational offering with opportunity for Q&A throughout. Suggestions welcome for relevant content and topics for upcoming educational offerings at info@wwbic.com (more…) Join us for an exciting new Marketing Monday! A 60 minute, high energy conversation led by Ben LeFort of Dolomite Marketing. Ben will guide conversations featuring NEW marketing topics each month, along with additional experts and small business owners sharing their marketing challenges and successes. (more…) Friday Feature is a presentation based educational offering with opportunity for Q&A throughout. Suggestions welcome for relevant content and topics for upcoming educational offerings at info@wwbic.com (more…) QuickBooks Level 2 Learn to: input customers and vendors, create lists, add employees, process payroll & pay bills. (more…) Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is an authentic marketing channel that you can use to generate visibility, engagement and sales among the target audiences for your business…precisely when they’re looking for what you offer. You know your potential customers are using search engines every day, and if you aren’t using SEO to market to them in organic search results (more…) Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is an authentic marketing channel that you can use to generate visibility, engagement and sales among the target audiences for your business…precisely when they’re looking for what you offer. You know your potential customers are using search engines every day, and if you aren’t using SEO to market to them in (more…) Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is an authentic marketing channel that you can use to generate visibility, engagement and sales among the target audiences for your business…precisely when they’re looking for what you offer. You know your potential customers are using search engines every day, and if you aren’t using SEO to market to them in (more…) Friday Feature is a presentation based educational offering with opportunity for Q&A throughout. Join us to learn about Women, Minority, Disabled, and Veteran owned business certifications, and what it means for your business. Suggestions welcome for relevant content and topics for upcoming educational offerings at info@wwbic.com (more…) Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is an authentic marketing channel that you can use to generate visibility, engagement and sales among the target audiences for your business…precisely when they’re looking for what you offer. You know your potential customers are using search engines every day, and if you aren’t using SEO to market to them in (more…) Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is an authentic marketing channel that you can use to generate visibility, engagement and sales among the target audiences for your business…precisely when they’re looking for what you offer. You know your potential customers are using search engines every day, and if you aren’t using SEO to market to them in (more…)
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Financial Capabilities
Classes for those looking to improve their personal finances. All WWBIC financial capability programs are FREE to attendees.
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This session will cover information about fair housing rights and how illegal housing discrimination happens in the present day. It will also describe ‘red flags’ of housing discrimination, and how people can stand up for their rights if they’ve been discriminated against. Erika Sanders (she/her) is Director of Program Services for the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing (more…) “If you think nobody cares if you’re alive, try missing a couple of car payments.” -Earl Wilson In this class, come learn how to crush debt once and for all! Which debt demolishing tools are most effective – debt snowball, debt avalanche or debt consolidation? Come learn all about it! Your future self will thank (more…) The purpose of having a great credit score goes beyond low interest rates. It also holds weight in every financial and business decision made on your behalf. In this class, you will learn what it takes to establish and maintain a great credit score and also how and when to use it. You’ll learn the (more…) Everyone wants to leave their mark in this world. In this session, you will learn how to leave a legacy that can’t be erased! We will discuss options on how to leave an inheritance for your children, and your children’s children! Learn to boss up, take ownership and be intentional with Build a legacy like (more…) If you want to know little known secrets that will take your finances to another level, this class is for you! Banking 2.0 reveals info that you didn’t learn in school, and that you won’t get from the banks! In this session you will learn to pay off debt at an accelerated pace – with (more…) Get creative to stay within your household budget! Learn how to use coupons and meal-prep strategies to save money. (more…) In this class we will walk through the process of what it takes to become a homeowner. Learn how to get access to grants and down payment assistance. As well as, how to get a preapproval, how to negotiate, and what it takes to close on your new home! (more…) Everyone has a moral compass they live by; likewise, for better or worse there are guiding money principles that steer your life. Come learn how to make it work for you! In this session you will see the success principles that define the way of the wealthy. If you want to acquire true financial freedom, (more…)
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ALL UPCOMING NORTHEASTERN WI AREA CLASSES
Is entrepreneurism for you? Explore and discover if so and where to start. (more…) Strong Women, Strong Coffee encourages business professionals and entrepreneurs to build meaningful connections. Fueled by caffeine & passion, this free online webinar will feature a live interview with a strong woman who has achieved success in business or entrepreneurship. The audience will hear her story of success and feel a connection with other strong women (more…) This session will cover information about fair housing rights and how illegal housing discrimination happens in the present day. It will also describe ‘red flags’ of housing discrimination, and how people can stand up for their rights if they’ve been discriminated against. Erika Sanders (she/her) is Director of Program Services for the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing (more…) Why should you have a business page on this platform? How often are you looking for employees and where do you find ideas from others in your industry? Learn how a LinkedIn business page could find you customers, leads, and community support. (more…) Your business plan is critical for starting, managing, and growing your business and very necessary to secure financing! This workshop explains why a strong business plan is vital and will provide vetted resources to help you successfully complete your plan! (more…) “If you think nobody cares if you’re alive, try missing a couple of car payments.” -Earl Wilson In this class, come learn how to crush debt once and for all! Which debt demolishing tools are most effective – debt snowball, debt avalanche or debt consolidation? Come learn all about it! Your future self will thank (more…) Numbers sure can be scary! When it comes to your business your numbers are vital to your success! This workshop explains how money flows in and out of your business, as well as completing, tracking and understanding cashflow and projections to set your business up for financial success (more…) Strong Women, Strong Coffee encourages business professionals and entrepreneurs to build meaningful connections. Fueled by caffeine & passion, this free online webinar will feature a live interview with a strong woman who has achieved success in business or entrepreneurship. The audience will hear her story of success and feel a connection with other strong women (more…) In partnership with The Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce, we are proud to present Women in Marketing, a virtual event highlighting a panel of inspirational women in our community. Join us as our panelists share how they pivoted their organizations marketing plans in 2020 and discuss the strategies they are crafting to kick (more…) Friday Feature is a presentation based educational offering with opportunity for Q&A throughout. Numbers have your head spinning? Join us to explore the ins and outs of financial statements. Numbers aren’t for everyone, but they are an important part of your business. Join us to gain more knowledge and confidence with the numbers that make (more…)
Upcoming Events
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WWBIC is an equal opportunity provider.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made upon request with at least two weeks’ notice. Please contact your local WWBIC office for arrangements. SBA programs are offered to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis