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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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! Join us to learn why a strong business plan is vital and where to find the 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…) In 9 weeks (including graduation) 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 are required. FEE: $225 Class runs from August 24 – October 19. *Scholarships & reduced fees available. Space is limited; deposit required (more…) Your business plan is critical for starting, managing, and growing your business and very necessary to secure financing! Join us to learn why a strong business plan is vital and where to find the resources to help you successfully complete your plan! (more…) NOTE: This registration page is for our in person class at our WWBIC Green Bay Hub. Read below for details. 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 (more…) NOTE: This registration page is for our in person class at our WWBIC Southwest office in La Crosse. Read below for details. 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 (more…) NOTE: This registration page is for our virtual class. Read below for details. 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! WWBIC (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! Join us to learn why a strong business plan is vital and where to find the 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…) In 9 weeks (including graduation) 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 are required. FEE: $225 Class runs from October 6 – December 1. *Scholarships & reduced fees available. Space is limited; deposit required (more…) NOTE: This registration page is for our virtual class. Read below for details. Is entrepreneurism for you? Explore and discover if so and where to start. WWBIC is excited to offer hybrid class offerings this semester to accommodate those who wish to attend classes in person in a safe setting. Our in person classes will have (more…) NOTE: This registration page is for our in person class at our WWBIC Green Bay Hub. Read below for details. Is entrepreneurism for you? Explore and discover if so and where to start. WWBIC is excited to offer hybrid class offerings this semester to accommodate those who wish to attend classes in person in a safe (more…) Your business plan is critical for starting, managing, and growing your business and very necessary to secure financing! Join us to learn why a strong business plan is vital and where to find the 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…) NOTE: This registration page is for our virtual class. Read below for details. Your business plan is critical for starting, managing, and growing your business and very necessary to secure financing! Join us to learn why a strong business plan is vital and where to find the resources to help you successfully complete your plan! (more…) NOTE: This registration page is for our in person class at our WWBIC Green Bay Hub. Read below for details. Your business plan is critical for starting, managing, and growing your business and very necessary to secure financing! Join us to learn why a strong business plan is vital and where to find the resources (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…) Your business plan is critical for starting, managing, and growing your business and very necessary to secure financing! Join us to learn why a strong business plan is vital and where to find the 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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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! Join us to learn how money flows in and out of your business, and how to complete and understand 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! Join us to learn how money flows in and out of your business, and how to complete and understand 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! Join us to learn how money flows in and out of your business, and how to complete and understand cashflow and projections to set your business up for financial success. (more…) Celebrate! You’ve grown your business to the point of needing employees. Now what? This session will provide practical tips and tools on how to write a job description, how and where to market for employees, how to conduct an interview, make an offer and get your new employee successfully started on the job. As a business owner, (more…) An employee handbook is an excellent communication tool between you and your employees; but beware. If not carefully crafted for your business, and consistently applied within your business, a handbook can hurt you. In this session we’ll explore the policies to consider having written down, as well as the unwritten rules that make up your brand. We’ll explore ways (more…) You’ve worked hard to hire and onboard your employee. You DREAD having a difficult conversation, yet you know you must. You’ve not done a very good job of documenting anything. This session will focus on how to make regular performance conversations part of your everyday business culture. We’ll provide practical tips and tools for documenting those conversations to support employee (more…) Topic: Designing Your Core – Design by Purpose The objective of this micro-series is to empower founders, leaders, startups, and organizations with the tools and resources to create a sustainable foundation to their business culture. Research shows that a systematically-developed culture leads to greater success. Through building strong foundations, we will be able to build (more…) Topic: Business Cultural Compass – Mission The objective of this micro-series is to empower founders, leaders, startups, and organizations with the tools and resources to create a sustainable foundation to their business culture. Research shows that a systematically-developed culture leads to greater success. Through building strong foundations, we will be able to build purpose-centered, mission-driven, (more…) Numbers sure can be scary! When it comes to your business your numbers are vital to your success! Join us to learn how money flows in and out of your business, and how to complete and understand cashflow and projections to set your business up for financial success. (more…) Topic: Business Cultural Compass – Vision The objective of this micro-series is to empower founders, leaders, startups, and organizations with the tools and resources to create a sustainable foundation to their business culture. Research shows that a systematically-developed culture leads to greater success. Through building strong foundations, we will be able to build purpose-centered, mission-driven, (more…) Topic: Business Cultural Compass – Values The objective of this micro-series is to empower founders, leaders, startups, and organizations with the tools and resources to create a sustainable foundation to their business culture. Research shows that a systematically-developed culture leads to greater success. Through building strong foundations, we will be able to build purpose-centered, mission-driven, (more…) Topic: Operationalize Your Business Culture The objective of this micro-series is to empower founders, leaders, startups, and organizations with the tools and resources to create a sustainable foundation to their business culture. Research shows that a systematically-developed culture leads to greater success. Through building strong foundations, we will be able to build purpose-centered, mission-driven, internally (more…) Numbers sure can be scary! When it comes to your business your numbers are vital to your success! Join us to learn how money flows in and out of your business, and how to complete and understand cashflow and projections to set your business up for financial success. (more…) Topic: Enable and Support Performance The objective of this micro-series is to empower founders, leaders, startups, and organizations with the tools and resources to create a sustainable foundation to their business culture. Research shows that a systematically-developed culture leads to greater success. Through building strong foundations, we will be able to build purpose-centered, mission-driven, internally (more…) Topic: Sustainability Through Evolution The objective of this micro-series is to empower founders, leaders, startups, and organizations with the tools and resources to create a sustainable foundation to their business culture. Research shows that a systematically-developed culture leads to greater success. Through building strong foundations, we will be able to build purpose-centered, mission-driven, internally aligned, (more…) Topic: The Business Cultural Experience The objective of this micro-series is to empower founders, leaders, startups, and organizations with the tools and resources to create a sustainable foundation to their business culture. Research shows that a systematically-developed culture leads to greater success. Through building strong foundations, we will be able to build purpose-centered, mission-driven, internally (more…) NOTE: This registration page is for our virtual class. Read below for details. Numbers sure can be scary! When it comes to your business your numbers are vital to your success! Join us to learn how money flows in and out of your business, and how to complete and understand cashflow and projections to set your (more…) NOTE: This registration page is for our in person class at our WWBIC Green Bay Hub. Read below for details. Numbers sure can be scary! When it comes to your business your numbers are vital to your success! Join us to learn how money flows in and out of your business, and how to complete (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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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…) Friday Feature is a comprehensive series that provides small business owners with content, resources, and access to subject experts. Each topic is addressed in an open forum, panel type format with plenty of time for Q & A! Selling your business takes planning. Join us to explore when to start planning, solid exit strategies, and (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 then you’re probably leaving (more…) QuickBooks® Online is a powerful bookkeeping software for small businesses. Join us to explore QuickBooks® Online, its capabilities, and find out, is it right for your business. (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 then (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 then you’re (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 comprehensive series that provides small business owners with content, resources, and access to subject experts. Each topic is addressed in an open forum, panel type format with plenty of time for Q & A! Do you need to use a commercial kitchen to legally operate your business? Join to us explore the (more…) Join us for the exciting Marketing Monday’s format, featuring an interviews with marketing experts and small business owners on rotating topics. Learn how to leverage different marketing strategies for your business! Come ready for a fun conversation – and bring your questions, too! *Check back for updated descriptions & speaker bios! (more…) Topic: Set up financial structures and lower taxes Join WWBIC & Thrivent for lunch hour chats on small business topics. Bring your questions and scenarios and talk them through with small business experts. In partnership with Thrivent (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 then (more…) Friday Feature is a comprehensive series that provides small business owners with content, resources, and access to subject experts. Each topic is addressed in an open forum, panel type format with plenty of time for Q & A! You put your blood, sweat and tears into your business. But what happens when it is time to (more…) Friday Feature is a comprehensive series that provides small business owners with content, resources, and access to subject experts. Each topic is addressed in an open forum, panel type format with plenty of time for Q & A! Learn about Kiva at WWBIC loans. Unlike loans from traditional lenders, other microlenders, or other crowdfunding platforms, Kiva (more…) Join QuickBooks® Level 1 to receive an introduction on: setting up QuickBooks® Online, navigating the program and basic functions. (more…) Join us for the exciting Marketing Monday’s format, featuring an interviews with marketing experts and small business owners on rotating topics. Learn how to leverage different marketing strategies for your business! Come ready for a fun conversation – and bring your questions, too! *Check back for updated descriptions & speaker bios! (more…) Topic: My business is making money- now what? Join WWBIC & Thrivent for lunch hour chats on small business topics. Bring your questions and scenarios and talk them through with small business experts. In partnership with Thrivent (more…) Friday Feature is a comprehensive series that provides small business owners with content, resources, and access to subject experts. Each topic is addressed in an open forum, panel type format with plenty of time for Q & A! Certification can open doors for small business owners. Join us to learn if certification is right for you, (more…) Friday Feature is a comprehensive series that provides small business owners with content, resources, and access to subject experts. Each topic is addressed in an open forum, panel type format with plenty of time for Q & A! Considering opening a franchise? Join us to explore the ins and outs of franchising, what to consider, what (more…) Join QuickBooks® Level 2 for hands-on learning: Basic accounting terms, linking bank and credit card accounts, a variety of workflows, and generating accounts. (more…) Join us for the exciting Marketing Monday’s format, featuring an interviews with marketing experts and small business owners on rotating topics. Learn how to leverage different marketing strategies for your business! Come ready for a fun conversation – and bring your questions, too! *Check back for updated descriptions & speaker bios! (more…) Topic: Where/how should I be saving money? Join WWBIC & Thrivent for lunch hour chats on small business topics. Bring your questions and scenarios and talk them through with small business experts. In partnership with Thrivent (more…) Friday Feature is a comprehensive series that provides small business owners with content, resources, and access to subject experts. Each topic is addressed in an open forum, panel type format with plenty of time for Q & A! Knowing the cost of your goods and services affects the pricing and overall cashflow of your business. Join (more…) Join us for an advanced QuickBooks® session. We will collect feedback from Level 2 students to ensure we are covering advanced QuickBooks® questions our students have. (more…) Join us for the exciting Marketing Monday’s format, featuring an interviews with marketing experts and small business owners on rotating topics. Learn how to leverage different marketing strategies for your business! Come ready for a fun conversation – and bring your questions, too! *Check back for updated descriptions & speaker bios! (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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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…) Controlling your finances is one of the best skills you can master. Knowing your numbers can make or break you! In this session, come find out exactly how to budget and do future projections. This session will equip you with all the strategies you need to get your finances in order! (more…) It’s super tough when you and your partner speak different money languages! And this problem tops the list when it comes to dealing with financial decisions. Whether living together or not let’s make a plan! Are you ready for financial unity and peace? In this masterclass you finally get the guidance you need! (more…) When it comes to your money, the ugliest thing in the world is being broke. In this class we show you why having cashflow is numero uno! Come learn about mailbox income and how to get it. We will explore multiple ways of making money, giving you a bird’s eye view of possible side hustles (more…) Your credit report is something that follows you for the rest of your life, why not master it? In this session, we will break down credit and how to repair it! No need to pay thousands of dollars to a third party, come learn all about it for yourself! Your future self will thank you (more…) Getting access to $20,000 is revolutionary, especially when that money is someone else’s! This is the power of business credit – and how exciting would it be if you learned how to leverage this credit and turn it into cashflow? This is the goal of business credit and in this masterclass you will learn exactly (more…) Your life can be so different in a year! If you’re ready to super charge your game plan for the new year, come get the exact steps you need to uplevel your finances. (more…)
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ALL UPCOMING NORTHEASTERN WI AREA CLASSES
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…) 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…) 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…) 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…) 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…) 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…) 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…) 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…) Is entrepreneurism for you? Explore and discover if so and where to start. (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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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