Real Help for Small Business Growth
Our expert consultants have been in your shoes. They’ve helped countless entrepreneurs with every problem you can imagine — and a few you can’t. Our statewide network includes the Universities of Wisconsin, numerous regional Small Business Development Centers, economic developers and financiers. And our clients. Explore and join this valuable network whose focus is expanding Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through small business support.
The Capital Readiness Program (CRP) for Women Entrepreneurs, with assistance from the Minority Business Development Agency, equips entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge needed to secure funding and grow their businesses. With specialized tracks for Early-Stage, Growth, Tech, and Food/Farm/ Agriculture, this program offers expert-led training, resources, and mentorship tailored to unique business needs.
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Main Street Bounceback has opportunities beyond funding, offering Wisconsin small businesses no-cost access to educational resources, expert consulting and specialized training programs. These offerings are supported, by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center Network. As of January 1st, 2025, this program is open to any established, Wisconsin-based small businesses, with fewer than 500 employees.
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Small Business Clinics offer a day of FREE workshops, educational sessions, and one-on-one consulting with experts in marketing, business planning/strategy, legal, taxes, accounting, finance, AI, and more. Clinics are hosted throughout the year, primarily in person, in communities across WI.
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The SBAIC provides customized support for businesses looking to understand, adopt, and apply AI. Whether you’re just getting started or improving how you already use AI, the Center offers personalized, hands-on assistance to help you save time, improve efficiency, and achieve your goals.
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The SSBCI Technical Assistance Center helps small businesses prepare to access capital. Businesses receive personalized support with legal, accounting, and financial needs to strengthen their financial readiness, navigate funding, and build a stronger foundation for future growth.
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FFI provides sophisticated financial technical assistance to growing food, beverage and value-added agriculture businesses through training, consulting, and the Food Finance Learning Center.
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SBIR Advance provides state match funding, training and other resources to Wisconsin businesses to advance the commercialization of SBIR/STTR-funded technology and expedite economic and job creation impact in Wisconsin. The program aims to fill critical funding gaps for activities such as market research, customer validation, patent development, business model development and regulatory assessment restricted under federal awards.
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Explore Our Four Specialized Teams
We provide expert, unbiased technical assistance—often at no cost—to help you solve challenges, sharpen your competitive edge, and scale with confidence. Whether you’re launching a new idea or expanding an existing venture, our experienced team is here to support your success. With your vision and our know-how, we’ll help your business stand out and strengthen Wisconsin’s economy.
Wisconsin SBDC is a statewide network supporting entrepreneurs and business owners through no-cost, confidential consulting and business education.
The Center for Technology Commercialization’s objective is to guide you through the complex and exciting journey of bringing your technology from idea to market.
FFI helps food and farm businesses thrive at every stage through finance-forward training, coaching, and consulting.
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