Main Street Bounceback Course Catalog

The Introduction to Financial Management workshop is a one-hour course for small business owners looking to gain a solid foundation with the core language of financial management. This engaging workshop will cover key terms, basic financial statements, and beginner financial topics. Participants ...

The Financial Management Certificate Series is a series of workshops for small business owners looking to learn more about financial projections, cash flow management strategies, and data decision making.

The certificate program has three sessions. You do not need to attend all three sess...

I can't recommend this boot camp highly enough. Make time for it - it's truly worth it. The sections on online marketing, SEO, social media, and website design are particularly valuable, especially the insights on colors, calls to action, and lead magnets. The presenter is effective, thorough an...

This is a two-part applied training workshop that includes group training and follow on support to enable business to optimize and grow their web presence using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and social media. As part of this program, participants will be able to access 1x1 instructional and st...

"Personal Finances & Business Funding: What You Need to Know"

Securing funding for your business often starts with a solid understanding of your personal financial position. Whether you're seeking a small business loan, pitching to investors, or exploring alternative f...

Mastering Difficult Conversations

This transformative class gives you the tools to take the sting out of difficult conversations, at work and beyond. Backed with neuroscience and a proven conversational model, this course is a dynamic blend of theory and practice, offerin...

Lets face it, the world of commercial real estate is complicated and you're lucky if you get a call back!

This class will familiarize you with the basics of commercial real estate leasing. Understanding the flow, what you need to know, and how to best prepare. No two deals are the same alt...

Strategic AI Applications

Description: A deep dive into real-world applications of AI technology for a variety of industry sectors. Students will learn how to effectively implement AI in the workplace. From entry level to executive leaders, this course wil...

AI-Driven Data Visualization

Description: Practical applications of AI-driven tools for data manipulation and visualization. This course introduces popular data tools such as Tableau and PowerBI in an effort to frame large and small data sets for strategic...

AI Tools and Platforms

Description: An exploration of prominent AI platforms and their relevance for business and industry. This course will define a wide variety of AI-powered tools, how they function, and in what industries/professions they are being imp...

Course Objectives

*Develop strategies to leverage collaborative input in managing change
*Clarify roles and responsibilities during change
*Translate high-level goals into actionable tasks across organizational levels
*Identify strategies for influencing and im...

You've heard plenty about Artificial Intelligence being a "game changer" across industries - but what does that mean for your day-to-day work? We asked ourselves this question - and how AI could level the playing field for small businesses - and did some investigating.

We know that as a sm...

This is a three-part applied training program that is a hands-on opportunity to build your own Wix website under the guidance of a marketing professional. As part of this program, participants will be able to access 1x1 instructional and student support as described below. The training includes a...

Start with Self - Unboxing Your Unique Leadership Style

What's your career journey??

In this workshop we unbox your career, your impact, and the future you imagine. In this session, you will identify the skills you want to strengthen so tha...

This is an applied training program that includes four (4) training modules that are delivered in two parts. This training enables users to learn and apply the skills covered to use QBO and/or enhance the use of QBO. As part of this program, participants will be able to access 1x1 instructional ...

If you as an entrepreneur or business manager are looking for the answers and solutions to these sorts of questions and challenges, then this class is for you:

(1) How to read and understand financial information
(2) How to analyze financial information to improve business management d...

Women Trailblazers Conference

Registration fees can be waived for qualifying small businesses, thanks to a partnership between the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), UW's Office for Business & Entrepreneurship, and the Small Business Development Center ...

Learn key HR trends for 2026 and how organizations are optimizing HR strategies to succeed in the new world of work.

Through their annual HR Trends Survey, QTI aims to provide businesses with critical HR insights by providing guidance on topics such as compensation, benefits, careers, empl...

In this all-day conference, you will learn how to engage your customers and prospects online through your website and social media and track your activities so that you know what is working and what needs to be adjusted. Join us to build your marketing toolkit and take a time-out to learn more!...

WordPress provides software to self-host blogs and websites. This presentation will explain how to obtain a domain name, set up web hosting, set up email accounts, install WordPress and build a website. In addition, you will learn how to install plugins such as contact forms, e-commerce platforms...

Did you know that the UW-Madison Work-Study Program, previously reserved for on-campus and non-profit organizations, has been expanded to small businesses - and, as of September 2023, even covers 50% of the wages earned? Or that many UW-Madison students pursue internship opportunities as a way to...

Did you know that the UW-Madison Work-Study Program, previously reserved for on-campus and non-profit organizations, has been expanded to small businesses - and, as of September 2023, even covers 50% of the wages earned? Or that many UW-Madison students pursue internship opportunities as a way to...

Stepping into the world of business ownership brings with it the critical responsibility of understanding and managing business taxes. Whether you're a fledgling entrepreneur, a freelancer transitioning to a formal business entity, or a small business owner, grasping the basics of business taxati...

This program will be run in 2 parts of 4 hours each. As part of this program, participants will be able to access 1x1 support as described below. This program is hosted by UWL SBDC.

This program provides an eight (8) hour training covering 5 core modules:

. Business planning introd...

This is an applied training program that includes up to 2 hours of 1x1 instructional support from marketing professional and up to 14 hours of student support for an identified marketing related project the participant seeks assistance to better understand and implement. The assistance will be pr...

We live in an ever-changing world, and our work as leaders involves creating both a shared vision to help our employees move forward and an environment of reassurance and stability in times of turbulence. Whether change comes in response to a crisis or as part of an opportunity to grow or evolve,...

Ready to Diagnose and Strengthen Your Business Financials? This hands-on course introduces the FinanceEDGE Tool-a structured, four-step framework designed to help small business owners analyze financial health, identify root causes of financial stress, and implement actionable solutions. Whether ...

This is an applied training program that includes up to four (4) hours of 1x1 instructional support from a QBO specialist during a period of 90 days. The training and support focus will be as determined between the QBO specialist and the program participant. All training and support is virtual an...