Entrepreneurial Training Program


The Small Business Development Center is pleased to provide local entrepreneurs and those looking to start a business, with top-notch, impact training.

Through this training you will complete a strong written business plan on the direction your business needs to succeed.  Whether you have been in business for years and need some solid planning tools, or are beginning a business, this training will help you succeed.

This 8-session series will cover management and legal structure, business and market research, marketing, financial records and control, financial planning and budgets, how to finance your business, and will include a summary and graduation session. See below for details on where and when sessions will be held.

Click on the highlighted location below for the specific program brochure and UWSP/SBDC registration form.

We are also pleased to announce that by filling out an application, the Wisconsin Department of Commerce will subsidize 75% of your $1000 course fee.  With this assistance your fee is only $250.  Your application will be processed within two weeks of our receiving it. This program is offered in the spring and fall in various locations including Stevens Point and Wausau. For questions or to be put on a mailing list to receive a schedule of upcoming ETP classes, please email amathson@uwsp.edu or call us at 800-898-9472.

SPRING 2008 Locations and Dates!

Antigo

Classes in Antigo, April 22 - June 5, 2008 - Tuesdays from 6-9 pm - Location to be announced!

Wausau

March 25-May 20, 2008 at the UWSP Center for Leadership Excellence & Economic Development, 200 Washington St. Wausau, 54401.

Classes will meet on Tuesdays from 6-9 pm.

Marshfield:    ENROLLMENT PERIOD EXTENDED!  New class dates are April 16-June 4th.

April 16-June 4, 2008, Wednesdays from 6-9 pm, at the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MACCI)

FALL 2008 Locations and Dates

Wausau

September 23-November 11, 2008 at the UWSP Center for Leadership Excellence & Economic Development, 200 Washington St. Wausau, 54401. Book pick-up will be on September 16th.

Other locations to be determined. Check back, or call 1-800-898-9472.

All locations cover the following topics:

  • Management Skills: Logical Questions & Answers
  • Business Planning: Business & Marketing Research
  • Marketing
  • Cash Flow Financial Statements
  • Alternative Sources of Funding
  • Summary & Plan Completion
  • Financial Records & Controls; Financial Planning & Budgets

Download the registration form and application and mail both to UWSP/CE at 2100 Main St., Stevens Point WI 54481 or call 715-346-3861 if you have questions.