Events

Hire Badgers: Student Staffing Opportunities for Small Business (Online Course)



The UW-Madison Work-Study Program recently expanded to include small businesses to the list of approved organizations to hire UW-Madison students. If you’ve ever wondered about hiring a UW-Madison student, this session is for you! They’ll discuss the differences between the Work-Study Program and student internship opportunities and help you understand more about how to make the experience a successful one for both you and the student.

Registration required. Learn more on the UW-Madison SBDC site.

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Successfully Find Customers for Your Food Business: Lessons from a Wisconsin Food Cooperative (FEED Webinar Series)



Join UW-Madison Extension for the FEED Webinar Series, and learn important aspects of starting or growing a food business through this 8-workshop series. In each workshop, entrepreneurs will be introduced to tools, resources, and/or worksheets that will help improve business decision-making. Attend as many of these drop-in sessions as you like! Entrepreneurs will connect with business consultants, service organizations, and other entrepreneurs through interactive workshops, and also have the opportunity to introduce themselves in the Question & Answer portion of the workshops. Therefore, this serves as a marketing opportunity to tell people about yourself, your business, and your products!

Click here to register for the eigth and final workshop, “Successfully Find Customers for Your Food Business: Lessons from a Wisconsin Food Cooperative”.

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Financial Mangement – Sprint (Online Course)



NOTE: This course includes 5 sessions, taking place on: Monday, April 24, 2023 from 4:00-5:30 pm CST Monday, May 1, 2023 from 4:00-5:30 pm CST Monday, May 8, 2023 from 4:00-5:30 pm CST Monday, May 15, 2023 from 4:00-5:30 pm CST Monday, May 22, 2023 from 4:00-5:30 pm CST Participants must attend all 5 sessions.

This class is designed for:

  • Participants who already have financial management systems in place (i.e. Quickbooks)
  • Participants who are looking to use financial information to make better informed decisions in your business
  • Those looking for an introduction to key financial tools and concepts, or those who are looking to revisit these topics
  • Ideal for owners, managers, and those new to financial management

Course fee is $249. Click here more about course content and register.

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Strong Women, Strong Coffee (Online Presentation)



Fueled by entrepreneurs, this FREE seminar will feature a live interview with a strong woman who has achieved success in business or entrepreneurship. The audience will hear her story of success and feel a connection with other strong women on their own journeys, finding inspiration along the way. All are welcome. Connect with other entrepreneurs and get inspired! To register or for more details, go to the WWBIC website.

Speaker: Kathy Blumenfeld (Wisconsin DOA)

See the WWBIC website for more information, registration, and an events calendar.

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How to Start a Specialty Food Business (Online Presentation)



Want to start a business venture in home health services, childcare, or a food-based business, but don’t know where to start? This rotating topic series outlines the basic topics and steps involved in starting and operating a food-based business, childcare business, or a home care business. Experts will guide you on examining operational elements, licensing requirements and regulations, and the steps it takes to get started.

See the WWBIC website for more information, registration, and an events calendar.

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Buy-Sell Agreements (Webinar)



If you are in business with other people, the reality is that at some point, you will not be. As with any personal or professional partnership, communication is key. By working together to create a buy-sell agreement – before someone leaves the business – you can create a strong foundation for your partnership and ensure that you are starting on the same page. Whether you are starting a new business or revisiting the agreement you already have in place, there is no time like the present to ensure that it still reflects your intent.

Learn more and register on the UW-Madison SBDC website.

Speaker(s): Jane Tereba, Capital Valuation Group

Fee: No Cost

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How to Lead a Team Virtually (Online Presentation)



A business owner’s focus is on running the business. However, as the business grows, the need to attract, hire and retain employees becomes critical. The owner must understand policies, procedures, legal requirements, benefits, and performance management, as all are vital to the success of the business. Join WWBIC and learn from expert HR professionals

See the WWBIC website for more information, registration, and an events calendar.

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Cup of Joe (Online Presentation)



Fueled by entrepreneurs, this FREE networking event is for people who are focused on growing their business, expanding their business networks, and getting fresh
ideas for their business. This networking event will feature a local speaker and his journey! All are welcome. Join WWBIC to connect with other entrepreneurs and get inspired. Click here for more info.

Speaker: John McCune (Sookie’s Veggie Burgers)

See the WWBIC website for more information, registration, and an events calendar.

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