Building out a Business Plan


  •  June 25, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Need funding and/or a roadmap for your business? In nine weeks (including graduation), learn the basics of developing and completing a business plan to run a successful business. This virtual series utilizes the online LivePlan and Zoom platforms. Access to a computer and basic technology skills are required. (more…)

Intro to Strategic Planning


  •  June 26, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

This one and half-hour training course will help small business owners develop and implement key elements of strategic planning. We will explore the importance of strategic planning, define the components of an effective strategic plan and how to get started. The course will review the process of writing a strategic plan and provide a template (more…)

QuickBooks


  •  July 9, 2024
     6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us to explore QuickBooks online! In this 3-part series, a QuickBooks Certified Advisor will go through setting up an account, basic accounting terms, linking bank and credit card accounts, workflow management, generating accounts, and more! (more…)

Budgeting that Works!


  •  July 11, 2024
     12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Learning and understanding where you are spending and saving your money is one of the most important things you can do. Creating a budget is your road map to reach your financial goals! Join us to learn how to spend within your means and create savings goals. (more…)

Steps to getting Certified with the Federal Government


  •  July 11, 2024
     12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Certifying your business as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), LGBT+ Entrepreneur (LGBTE) and/or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (DVBE), can have a huge impact on the growth of your business. In this series, experts from the DOA, DOT, WPI (confirming), City of Madison and Milwaukee, and the (more…)