Wisconsin Business Toolkit
Click on the appropriate category heading below to access all the tools and information you'll need to start or grow a Wisconsin business. Business Assistance Organizations Here you'll find links, contact information, and services offered by Wisconsin organizations that provide business assistance services throughout the state: - Forward Wisconsin
- The Wisconsin Department of Commerce
- County and Local Economic Development Organizations
- Wisconsin Chambers of Commerce
- The UW-Madison Office of Corporate Relations
- The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA)
Links to Wisconsin State Agencies This handy alphabetical listing will quickly link you to whatever Wisconsin government agency, board, commission or department you are seeking. Tools for Financing Your Wisconsin Business Learn about the financial assistance programs, grant and loan programs, development funds, incentive programs and other resources that can help meet your business financing needs in Wisconsin. Tools for Finding Venture Capital Information on raising capital and security regulations along with a list of venture capital firms. The Wisconsin Business Wizard The State of Wisconsin Business Wizard provides customized information to help you start and operate a Wisconsin-based business. The Business Wizard covers licensing, permitting and regulatory requirements for the State of Wisconsin. Tools for Wisconsin Online Business Tax Registration Apply online for a Wisconsin Seller's Permit, Use Tax Certificate, Wisconsin Employer Identification Number, and other types of business accounts in one simple step. Tools for Starting a Business in Wisconsin Starting a business? Here's help. This 14-page pdf document contains everything from writing and funding a business plan, to structuring your business, to obtaining financing, to regulatory requirements. Tools for Wisconsin Employers Complete information for Wisconsin employers including finding workers, employment standards and laws, worker's compensation and unemployment compensation guides, and a directory of employer resources and links. Tools for International Trade Here you can access state assistance with international sales, services to facilitate importing products from other countries, learn about international investment in Wisconsin, and explore educational opportunities that will help make you more competitive in the global marketplace. Tools for Wisconsin Small Businesses The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network educates state entrepreneurs--beginners and veterans alike--through an array of low-cost classes and no-cost confidential counseling. Services can be accessed through the state at 13 University of Wisconsin centers and two specialty centers--the Wisconsin Innovation Service Center and the Center for Innovation and Development. Tools for Wisconsin Ag-Related Businesses Here is a comprehensive resource for value-added agricultural-related business owners. It includes financing program summaries and contact information, special incentive programs, agricultural professional organizations, agricultural academic and educational assistance and farm credit services. Both state and federal resources are listed. Tools for Disadvantaged Entrepreneurs and Business Owners Information on programs that target minority-owned, native-American-owned or women-owned business start-ups or expansions. Tools to Help You Find a Job Tap into Wisconsin's JobNet job search system to learn about employment opportunities throughout the state, research careers and occupations, and find special programs for veterans, youth and others.
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