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These resources may aide with the initial planning and startup of new businesses in Wisconsin. For additional resources for other areas, click on the Business Resources tab.

For new business owners, obtaining your latest credit report is recommended to understand how lenders will view your loan application and risk level. Federal law requires reporting agencies to give consumers one free credit report per year. The following site is the official site for obtaining your reports at no charge.

AnnualCreditReport.com

Business Development Funding

  • Wisconsin Grants  Grant Descriptions
    The Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Network (WEN) offers various grants including those listed below.
  • Wisconsin Department of Commerce - Entrepreneurial Training Grant ETG
    F    or business owners interested in developing their own  business plan,  the state provides grants up to 75% of tuition costs for state approved programs.
  • Wisconsin Department of Commerce - Early Planning Grant EPG
    The state will provide grants up to $3,000 towards professional business planning services in select industry clusters.
  • Wisconsin Department of Commerce - Technology Commercialization Programs
    Wisconsin has tailored a variety of funding programs to spur new technology development and entrepreneurship. This includes the new Wisconsin Entrepreneur Network (WEN) and Wisconsin Angel Network (WAN). 

 

Grant R&D Resources

  • Grant Writers Of Wisconsin www.growwisconsin.org
    Group provides resources and expertise to assist companies with grant writing
    projects including SBIR/STTR's.
  • SBIR/STTR Grants Explained www.sba.gov/sbir
    Learn about federal R&D grant programs.
  • Dod Tech Match www.dodtechmatch.com 
    Partnership intermediary sponsored by the Office of the Secretary of Defense     and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Delivers daily notifications of DoD R&D  opportunities to registered small and large businesses.

 

Business Setup Resources

  • Wisconsin Business Wizard - Business Wizard
    This state maintained site walks you thru licensing, registration and other key     aspects of setting up your business correctly and legally.
  • Federal IRS Small Business Tax Education - Online Classroom  
    View a streaming video of an IRS Small Business Workshop, take an IRS course or complete an online self-directed version of a workshop taught live around the country.
  • Federal FirstStep Employment Law Advisor- First step Employment 
    Helps employers determine which laws administered by the Department of Labor apply to them and how to comply with these laws.
  • Federal Government's Business Assistance Site- Business.gov 
    Helps you through the maze of government rules AND provides access to services and information to help you start, grow, and succeed in business.
  • Wisconsin Small Business Insurance Guide- oci.gov.wi.gov 
    Provides information and guidance on the types of insurance commonly needed for small businesses in Wisconsin.

 

Business Advisors and Educational Resources

  • Waukesha County Technical College Small Business Center -Business Center 
    This center helps advise and educate business owners on a wide variety of     topics.
  • Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation   - WWBIC 
    This center provides business education and access to capital for both men and women entrepreneurs.
  • Wisconsin Small Business Development Centers  - SBDC 
    These tax payer funded centers provide business owners with a wide range of subsidized business development services.
  • Waukesha County Technical College Business Center  - WCTC 
    T    hese tax payer funded centers provide business owners with a wide range of subsidized business development services.

 

Business Development and Research Tools

  • BusinessPlan Pro Business Planning Software- BusinessPlan Pro 
    This software walks you through step by step to create a detailed business plan. Includes hundreds of sample plans for a wide range of industries.
  • BizMiner Business Research Reports- BizMiner Provides the latest industry trends and financial data.  Delivers quality information unavailable from other sources; local and national industry trends, high-growth firm analysis, small business and startup activity, industry failure rates, sales and staffing patterns and more.
  • Copernic Web Search Tool - Copernic 
    Copernic combines the power of leading search engines and specialized information services with advanced, flexible, and innovative search management tools.

 

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