Learn how to run a business from experts in financing, law, marketing and personnel through a weekly Entrepreneurial Training Course offered in Wisconsin Rapids on Thursdays evenings, April 15 - June 3.

The workshop will be held at the Heart of Wisconsin Business and Economic Alliance at the 1120 Lincoln St. (the former Chamber of Commerce building) from 6-9 p.m. on the Thursdays of April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3.

Sponsored by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, UW-Extension of Wood County, UWSP Extension and the Business and Economic Alliance, the course includes information on planning and legal structure, business and market research, marketing, financial records and controls, financial planning and budgets, cash flow statements and alternative sources of funding. Students will be required to complete a business plan within 90 days of completing the course. SBDC counselors will be available to assist with the plan.

A subsidy from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce has reduced the $1,000 course to $250 per person for those who apply through the SBDC. The fee includes instruction, materials and refreshments.

For more information or to register for the course, contact Joan Ross at the SBDC, 715-346-3838 or 800-898-9472 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. On the Web, see www.uwsp.edu/extension, click on "Browse Our Brochures" then "ETG" in the upcoming events section.

The SBDC is facilitated by UWSP Extension, the center of continuing education and lifelong learning at UWSP. The organization provides credit classes, degree completion programs, conference planning, contract training and an array of personal and professional development programs for business and industry, youth, working adults and special audiences.

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