Helpful Information

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    BPAC Resources:

    Learn about government contracting and services available to Wisconsin businesses by listening to the In Business podcast with Christine Gruneberg, BPAC Government Contract Specialist.
    Aired July 6th.  Podcast begins at 1:50. 
     

    DoD Packaging Sources (PDF 8KB)
     

    Women-owned small business program - compliance guide (PDF 291KB)


    Small business size standard changes  (PDF 16KB)
     

    Government Contracting 10-Step Checklist (PDF 179KB)


    How to do business with Madison College     (PDF 481KB)

     

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    Other helpful resources:


    Business start-up assistance:
    The State of Wisconsin Business Wizard provides customized information to help you start and operate a Wisconsin-based business.
     
    The (SBDC) offers answers to your business start-up questions.
    Contact the Wisconsin Business AnswerLine by calling 1-800-940-7232.
      
    The U.S. Small Business Administration provides a roadmap for starting a business.
     
     
    Grant Assistance:
    Electronically search over 900 grant programs and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies.
      
     
    Loan assistance:
    Contact your local bank to discuss the various loans programs available.

    Learn about the various loan programs available through the U.S. Small Business Administration.

     
    The Wisconsin Department of Commerce has a broad range of financial assistance programs to help businesses
      
    Learn about the various business lending options available through Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC). WWBIC is an economic development corporation providing quality business education and access to capital for entrepreneurs.
      
     
    Writing a business plan:
    Learn about the U.S. Small Business Administration's tips on writing a business plan.
     
     
    Take your business global!  Exporting resource:

    Export development managers can can assist Wisconsin businesses who are interested in initiating or expanding their international efforts. Locate a contact in your area.

     
    Tax Information for Small Businesses:
    IRS e-News for Small Businesses offers small businesses and the self-employed a real time-saver. e-News is a bi-weekly newsletter highligting what’s new, hot and important for small business owners to know.
    Subscribe to e-News for Small Businesses on IRS.gov

     
    Collaborative Resources:
    The Advanced Power & Energy Cluster is a group of organizations striving to collaborate and provide innovative energy technology for the U.S. Department of Defense. The cluster is focused to include the region of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, & Wisconsin.
     
     
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    Last Modified: August 22, 2011