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 dsnyder@uwsp.edu or call us at 800-898-9472.

WINTER/SPRING 2009 Locations and Dates

Wisconsin Rapids

January 19-March 9, 2009 at the Wood County Courthouse, 400 Market St., Wisconsin Rapids. A free introductory session will be held from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on January 5th.

Wausau

March 31-May 19, 2009 at the UWSP Center for Leadership Excellence & Economic Development, 200 Washington St. Wausau, 54401. Book pick-up will be on March 24th.

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.