Main Street Bounceback Course Catalog

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These technical assistance offerings are being supported, by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center Network.

(MSBB) Hire Badgers: Student Staffing Opportunities for Small Business

OBEMarch 11, 2026 | 10:30AM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Mainstreet Bounceback, Managing a Business

This course teaches participants how to hire UW-Madison students for a work study or an intern.

Profit-Driven Pricing: Setting Prices with Confidence and Measuring Business Value (MSBB)

OBEMarch 11, 2026 | 11:00AM | Online

Topic: Cash Flow Management, Mainstreet Bounceback, Financing

Gain confidence in pricing by learning how to cover costs, measure value, and set prices that support profitability and long-term success.

Blogging Your Way to Success (MSBB)

OBEMarch 18, 2026 | 1:00PM | Online

Topic: Marketing and Sales, Mainstreet Bounceback

Use blogging to boost SEO, build authority, and connect social media to your website. Learn why, what to write, and how to do it well.

(MSBB) AI-Enhanced Entrepreneurship: A 102-Level Guide to AI Applications in Business

OBEMarch 24, 2026 | 10:00AM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Mainstreet Bounceback

This session teaches the deeper levels of Artificial Intelligence at a 102 level.

eCommerce and Digital Presence

OBEMarch 26, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Government Contracting, Mainstreet Bounceback, Business Basics

The Governor's Marketplace Deep Dive Series is designed to deepen learning from the Governor’s Marketplace event which took place in Dec.

(MSBB) Built to Last: The Entrepreneur's Wellness Framework

OBEMarch 27, 2026 | 9:00AM | Hybrid | University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center, Madison

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

This five-session program (4 virtual; 1 in person) helps business owners strengthen their resilience and reduce stress.

Sustainability That Sells: Easy Ways Small Businesses Can Attract More Customers (MSBB)

OBEMarch 27, 2026 | 10:00AM | Online

Topic: Marketing and Sales, Mainstreet Bounceback

Small businesses can stand out with simple, authentic sustainability—build trust, attract loyal customers, and grow without big costs.

Online Marketing Bootcamp-UWRF-Session 1

OBEApril 1, 2026 | 5:00PM | Online

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback, Business Basics

This 5-week online course will grow your online presence and increase revenue by giving you actionable strategies and valuable feedback.

(MSBB) Digital Marketing & Social Media Conference

OBEApril 7, 2026 | 8:30AM | Grainger Hall, Madison

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback, Marketing and Sales

This all day conference teaches how to build your marketing toolkit to gain customers and prospects online.

QuickBooks Online (QBO) User Training Plus Workshop (April 7 & 14, 2026)

OBEApril 7, 2026 | 4:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Mainstreet Bounceback

This training enables users to learn and apply the skills covered to use QBO and/or enhance the use of QBO.

(MSBB) Strategic Thinking & Planning

OBEApril 14, 2026 | 8:30AM | Grainger Hall, Madison

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

This course teaches you how to create long term plans strategically.

Getting More Out of LinkedIn (MSBB)

OBEApril 15, 2026 | 1:00PM | Online

Topic: Marketing and Sales, Mainstreet Bounceback

Learn to optimize your profile, personalize connections, create content, use search, and leverage analytics.

(MSBB) FinanceEDGE: Turn Financial Data into Smart Decisions

OBEApril 21, 2026 | 10:00AM | Online

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback, Business Accounting and Budget, Cash Flow Management

Learn to diagnose financial health & apply FinanceEDGE’s 4-step framework to solve cash flow, margin & revenue challenges.

(MSBB) Protecting Your Business Partnership: Buy-Sell Agreements

OBEApril 28, 2026 | 9:30AM | Online

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback, Managing a Business, Business Basics

Create or update a buy-sell agreement that defines valuation and transition terms to keep partnership changes smooth and avoid disputes.

Funding Your Business Growth

OBEApril 30, 2026 | 12:00PM |

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback, Financing

These sessions expand on topics introduced at the Governor’s Marketplace event, offering hands-on learning and real-world tools.

(MSBB) Business Taxes 101: A Beginner's Guide to Navigating Self-Employment and Small-Business Taxes

OBEMay 5, 2026 | 11:15AM | Online

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback, Business Basics, Tax Planning, Financing, Business Accounting and Budget

Learn the basics of business and self-employment taxes to stay compliant, reduce liability, and keep your business financially healthy.

FORWARD FEST: Demystifying the Pro Forma: Building Financial Projections (MSBB)

OBEAugust 19, 2026 | 1:30PM | Online

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

Learn to build solid financial projections to assess business viability, secure funding, and manage cash flow with confidence.

FORWARD FEST: Practical Tools for Kickstarting your GTM (MSBB)

OBEAugust 20, 2026 | 8:00AM | Online

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback, Financing, Cash Flow Management

Learn practical go-to-market strategies to connect with customers, craft value-driven conversations, and build a strong product-market fit.

FORWARD FEST: Practical Tools for Kickstarting Your Go-to-Market (MSBB)

OBEAugust 20, 2026 | 1:00PM | Online

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback, Managing a Business, Business Basics, Marketing and Sales

This event will focus on practical tools for kickstarting your business' go-to-market (GTM) strategy

FORWARD FEST: Commercial Real Estate Leasing 101 (MSBB)

OBEAugust 21, 2026 | 9:30AM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Mainstreet Bounceback

Learn the commercial property buying and selling process, valuation basics, due diligence, and strategies to avoid costly mistakes.