Business Resources

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    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 or call 1-800-940-7232.
      
    The U.S. Small Business Administration's small business planner is intended to serve as 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.
     
     

    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 that alerts them to what’s new, hot and important for small business owners to know. It’s quick to read, easy to subscribe – and it’s free.
    e-News for Small Businesses is the IRS’s e-newsletter for businesses with specialized content consisting of:  
    Important upcoming tax dates for small businesses and the self-employed
    What’s new for small businesses and self-employed on IRS.gov
    Reminders and tips to assist small businesses with tax compliance
    IRS news releases and special IRS announcements
    Direct links to a variety of Web sites and resources
    Availability of IRS products, services, and training opportunities
    Subscribe to e-News for Small Businesses on IRS.gov
     

    Educational Opportunities:

    Did you know that Madison Area Technical College has a department dedicated exclusively to serving the business community? The Business, Industry & Community Services (BICS) department offers high quality, competitive, innovative and flexible employee development solutions.
     
    Your local Wisconsin Technical College has a variety of business courses to help your business succeed.
    Last Modified: October 22, 2009