Events

Thinking of starting a business but don't know where to begin?

Join us for our 3-part live-stream webinar: First Steps to Starting a Business. Taught by experienced business owners, the class covers the following topics:

• Coming up with your business idea
• ...

Identify and address opportunities for improvement in your operations. Learn how to create accurate checkpoints to measure employee achievements. In this workshop Ed Egan, a Registered Corporate Coach with 26 years' experience in the manufacturing sector of a global fortune 100 company, will walk...

The Financial Management Certificate Series is a new series of free webinars for small business owners looking to learn more about financial statements, financial projections, financial terminology, and cash flow management strategies. The certificate program has three sessions. You do not need...

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-La Crosse launches the fall UWL Building Your Brand Lab with sessions starting Monday, November 16th, 2020. These four FREE workshops are for small business owners looking to develop a website, marketing materials and an online brand. Particip...

In this one day conference, area experts will give you actionable items that you can take away and implement into your business immediately. Bring your laptop, tablet or mobile device to take full advantage of working along with the experts by reviewing your website and social media accounts. Thi...

Join us on December 8 for a FREE informational session that gives details about what is covered in the Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP). Get the details about the grant and how to apply for it. This session can help you decide if you want to take ETP. The session is from 5:00-6:00 p.m. ...

Whether you are a networker PRO or new to the process, join us to refine and retool your networking activity and referral network to increase your network and improve your bottom line. During this 45 min webinar we are going to discuss (1) Key Questions to consider both for your business and yo...

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-La Crosse will be hosting an online webinar series, Website-WIX Workshop, with two sessions. This is a hands-on opportunity to build your own WIX website under the guidance of a professional web developer. A guided tour of how to set up and co...

Join us for a discussion with Anne Smith and Nathan Hammons, Directors of the Law & Entrepreneurship Clinics at UW-Madison Law School and Marquette University, respectively. Smith and Hammons will talk about how these Clinics work, the services they provide, who is eligible for and how t...

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-La Crosse (SBDC) will be launching a new webinar series, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): Loan Forgiveness for Loans $50,000 and Less, with three different date options for attendance. These free virtual sessions are for small business owner...

Session 1: Increase Your Chance of Success by Understanding the Customer

Is your product idea something people will actually pay for? Lean Launch is a disciplined, hypothesis-based methodology for exploring markets and developing a business model that focuses on the c...

Do you plan to submit to NIH this January? Please register with CTC to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review. CTC, in collaboration with a panel of expert reviewers, will simulate the NIH review process to help you improve your SBIR/STTR proposal ahead of the January deadline. T...

All businesses must keep records. Records help to monitor business progress, prepare financial statements, and prepare tax returns. Participants in this class will learn about the various kinds of financial records, learn about the process of bookkeeping, and gain an understanding of the importan...

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-La Crosse launches the fall UWL Building Your Brand Lab with sessions starting Monday, November 16th, 2020. These four FREE workshops are for small business owners looking to develop a website, marketing materials and an online brand. Particip...

The Financial Management Certificate Series is a new series of free webinars for small business owners looking to learn more about financial statements, financial projections, financial terminology, and cash flow management strategies. The certificate program has three sessions. You do not need...

Join us on January 5 for a FREE informational session that gives details about what is covered in the Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP). Get the details about the grant and how to apply for it. This session can help you decide if you want to take ETP. The session is from 5:00-6:00 p.m. E...

The Financial Management Certificate Series is a new series of free webinars for small business owners looking to learn more about financial statements, financial projections, financial terminology, and cash flow management strategies. The certificate program has three sessions. You do not need...

"Everyone tells me that my BBQ sauce should be sold worldwide, but I have no idea how to get started," writes a previous student.

Chef Arlene Coco, a long time food business owner, and culinary innovation strategist, will share what every entrepreneur wishes someone had to...

Marketing development lab for small business owners to learn about, develop, and enhance marketing strategies such as branding and social media presence. December 1st | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm January 12th | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-La Crosse will be ...

The Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) provides the tools you need for business idea testing and business model improvement. Through instruction, guest speakers and coaching, the course serves those who are considering starting a business, owners of existing businesses struggling to get a ha...

Session 2: IP and Licensing Overview for Your Institution

This session starts by giving an overview of intellectual property and licensing policies from a commercialization leader at your own institution. The group will then come back together and be given an introduc...

Thinking of starting a business but not sure where to begin? Join us for one of our First Steps to Starting a Business sessions. We will walk through the many steps involved in starting a new business, including:

• Developing a lean or visual business plan to help clarify your business ...

How many times do you ask "why" before you get the real answer to an issue? By exploring the root cause of issues, you can more productively address the source of decreased productivity in your organization leading to greater organizational success and cultural moral. In this workshop, participan...

Thinking of starting a business but not sure where to begin? Join us for one of our First Steps to Starting a Business sessions. We will walk through the many steps involved in starting a new business, including:

• Developing a lean or visual business plan to help clarify your business ...

To stay competitive during the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses have had to figure out how to get online and bring visibility to their products. Emily Ruyle, of online retailer WodBottom, will discuss strategies small businesses can use to maximize their online presence, reach their customer s...

Superior Visions is providing a bi-monthly meeting series designed to connect you with other women in the region from a variety of industries to network and learn together. The webinar series will cover a variety of topics chosen to be relevant to working professionals. Although our focus is...

Founders Panel: How Did I Get Here?

Scientist-entrepreneurs with connections to several Milwaukee area institutions will talk candidly about their journey to become business founders. The conversation will focus on the concerns, thoughts and challenges they faced as t...

WE'RE GOING VIRTUAL FOR SPRING!

The Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) is offered by the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-Superior. This program provides an easy to follow, step by step process that shows you how to:

• Answer the question - "Will people buy m...

Do it right with a solid, researched and tested plan for optimum success. Beneficial for pre-venture through mature businesses in any industry and any size. Learn from the experts and those who have 'been there done that'. Find out if customers want what you have to offer and what they are wil...

Create a clear picture for decision-making and goal achievement in your business for 2021 in a Constellation Workshop. In this virtual group workshop you will explore purpose, goals, alignment, your story, and the benefits of visualizing them. This 2 hour session will introduce you to the Constel...

"Everyone tells me that my BBQ sauce should be sold worldwide, but I have no idea how to get started," writes a previous student.

Chef Arlene Coco, a long time food business owner, and culinary innovation strategist, will share what every entrepreneur wishes someone had to...

As leaders who serve on the front lines of our businesses and professions, stress and adversity come with the territory.  It's how we recover and navigate temporary challenges that will determine how we bounce back and move ahead towards attaining individual, company or organizational goals. Th...

Superior Visions is providing a bi-monthly meeting series designed to connect you with other women in the region from a variety of industries to network and learn together. The webinar series will cover a variety of topics chosen to be relevant to working professionals. Although our focus is...

As COVID continues to impact our lives and our work environments, it can be difficult to stay focused on our work. It can feel like there is not much to be done to solve these challenges, but there are actions you can take to get  back on track. In this course, you will learn key insights into ...

"Everyone tells me that my BBQ sauce should be sold worldwide, but I have no idea how to get started," writes a previous student.

Chef Arlene Coco, a long time food business owner, and culinary innovation strategist, will share what every entrepreneur wishes someone had to...

QuickBooks is Intuit Inc's set of software solutions designed to manage payroll, inventory, sales and other needs of a small business. The software's features include marketing tools, merchant services, product and supplies and training solutions. In this session, you will learn: - The basics of...