Helping you at any stage with any opportunity or challenge
At the Office of Business & Entrepreneurship, we offer four specialized programs designed to meet the unique needs of small businesses across the state. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to grow, we provide expert guidance and practical resources—many at no cost.
Wisconsin SBDC is a statewide network supporting entrepreneurs and business owners through no-cost, confidential consulting and business education. Our impartial, expert consultants guide clients through business planning for startups, loans and financing, management and strategic planning and marketing, sales and more.
Get guidance on how to start or grow YOUR business:
Center for Technology Commercialization has a specific and simple mission: to guide clients through the funding process and organizational development for their new innovative businesses. CTC helps them evaluate the efficacy of their idea, plan a business model and funding strategy and apply for state and federal funding to turn business dreams into reality.
Get guidance on how to develop an idea for commercialization and secure crucial funding:
Unprecedented change in the food industry is rapidly raising the bar for all food and value-added farm enterprises. The Food Finance Institute helps equip entrepreneurs and the people that work with them with tools to get profitable and raise money. FFI is the hub for a collaborative network of partners that offer training, resources, tools and mentorship to food businesses. Their expert consultants guide and accommodate our clients all the way to the grocery store.
Get guidance on how to develop a food business from idea to grocery store:
YourEconomy tracks local economic trends across the US. Use our data to compare communities for your startup or expansion or understand trends in the locations and number of jobs of your competitors and/or B2B customers.
Learn more about how we can help your business gain economic info you need to succeed:
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.
Main Street Bounceback (MSBB) now has opportunities beyond funding, offering small businesses across Wisconsin no-cost access to educational resources, expert consulting and specialized training programs. These technical assistance offerings are being supported, by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center Network. As of January 1st, 2025, this technical assistance program is open to any established, Wisconsin-based small businesses, with fewer than 500 employees.
Small Business Clinics
Small Business Clinics (SBC) offer a day of FREE workshops, educational sessions, and receive professional one-on-one consulting from experts in marketing, business planning, legal, taxes, accounting, international trade, and more! Small Business Clinics are hosted occasionally throughout the year, and primarily in-person at locations throughout WI.
The Digital Marketing Clinic (DMC) offers tailored support to small businesses seeking to strengthen their digital presence and marketing efforts. Whether you’re looking to establish an online presence or refine your current digital strategies, the DMC provides personalized, hands-on assistance and expert guidance to help you achieve your goals.
We’ve Been There and Now We’re Here for You
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.
You bring the ideas. We bring the experience. Our team of trusted, impartial advisors works at your pace to help you build a competitive edge, expand your operations, and reach your goals. When your business thrives, Wisconsin thrives.
Let’s grow—together.
