SCE-SBDC.UWM.EDU First Steps to Starting a Business HELPING START AND GROW SMALL BUSINESSES sce-sbdc.uwm.edu | 414-227-3240 | [email protected]School of Continuing Education 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 6000 Milwaukee, WI 53203-2602 Your Message Code: Your Keycode: DON’T FORGET TO USE THESE CODES WHEN REGISTERING ! WPDF OC-44-13-W GENERAL INFORMATION • BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT sce-business.uwm.edu • BUSINESS ANALYSIS sce-BA.uwm.edu • BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT sce-BusinessImprovement.uwm.edu • CUSTOMIZED TRAINING sce-customized.uwm.edu • HUMAN RESOURCES sce-HR.uwm.edu • IT sce-IT.uwm.edu • LANGUAGES sce-languages.uwm.edu • MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT sce-mgmt.uwm.edu • PROJECT MANAGEMENT sce-PM.uwm.edu • SOCIAL MEDIA sce-social.uwm.edu More SCE Professional Development Opportunities: Register: sce-registration.uwm.edu 800-222-3623 | 414-227-3200 Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm CST Location: Programs will be held at the UWM School of Continuing Education, 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue. SCE is conveniently located in downtown Milwaukee. For the latest information on getting to and from SCE, visit sce-directions.uwm.edu. The webpage includes access to printable color PDFs of current maps, information about parking, public transportation information and other details relevant to our location. Visit sce-hotels.uwm.edu for an abundance of nearby lodging and entertainment options. Program Cancellations/Refunds A full refund is issued to program participants if the School of Continuing Education cancels a program for any reason. Participant withdrawals made at least two weeks (14 days) prior to the start of a program can receive a 100% refund. When a participant withdraws less than two weeks prior to the program start, participants may have their fees transferred one time to any currently available program, otherwise participants will receive a refund minus a 20% administrative fee. For programs with a fee of $35 or less, no refund will be given, if a participant withdraws within two weeks of the start date. Once a program has begun, refunds are no longer issued. Personal Enrichment Opportunities WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS COURSE? Tools and key resources Action Plan for your next step Understand common mistakes sce-sbdc.uwm.edu Message Code: OC-44-13-W In Partnership with UW-Extension. No Wisconsin tax dollars were used in the printing of this publication. CONTACT US TO GET STARTED! Phone: 414-227-3240 Email: [email protected]Web: sce-SBDC.uwm.edu UWM Small Business Development Center 1. Get Tools and Resources 2. Create an Action Plan 3. Avoid Common Mistakes ALL IN 3 HOURS! ONE SESSION
Location:Programs will be held at the UWM School of Continuing Education, 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue. SCE is conveniently located in downtown Milwaukee.
For the latest information on getting to and from SCE, visit sce-directions.uwm.edu. The webpage includes access to printable color PDFs of current maps, information about parking, public transportation information and other details relevant to our location. Visit sce-hotels.uwm.edu for an abundance of nearby lodging and entertainment options.
Program Cancellations/RefundsA full refund is issued to program participants if the School of Continuing Education cancels a program for any reason. Participant withdrawals made at least two weeks (14 days) prior to the start of a program can receive a 100% refund. When a participant withdraws less than two weeks prior to the program start, participants may have their fees transferred one time to any currently available program, otherwise participants will receive a refund minus a 20% administrative fee. For programs with a fee of $35 or less, no refund will be given, if a participant withdraws within two weeks of the start date. Once a program has begun, refunds are no longer issued.
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1. Get Tools and Resources 2. Create an Action Plan 3. Avoid Common Mistakes
ALL IN 3 HOURS! ONE SESSION
WHAT TO EXPECT
• An instructor with business experience
• Tools to outline your next moves
• Local resources available to you
COUNTLESS BENEFITS
• Save time by knowing how to plan
• Ask questions in person about your idea
• Understand different ways to fund your business
• Avoid common mistakes
SCE | Conveniently Located Downtown All programs are held in Milwaukee, WI. sce-SBDC.uwm.edu | 414-227-3240 | [email protected]
COURSE DETAILS
Classes are offered monthly in Milwaukee and periodically in Washington
and Ozaukee counties.
Fee: $29 (includes all materials)
Milwaukee Location: UWM School of Continuing Education
161 W. Wisconsin Ave., 7th Floor Ample parking is available in the adjacent Shops of Grand Avenue parking structure.
The Entrepreneurial Training Program! Turn your business concept into a reality by creating an effective business plan. Ask about the corresponding ETP grant that covers 75% of the registration fee! For more information contact Jason Mueller at 414-227-3129.
ADDITIONAL SBDC COURSES COVER:
• Electronic Marketing • Lean Start Method • Sales • Social Media
ABOUT WISCONSIN’S SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERFor 30 years the SBDC has worked with new entrepreneurs to turn ideas into viable business concepts, and with established businesses to improve their performance. We champion entrepreneurial success through business counseling and educational programs developed at local, regional and statewide levels to support Wisconsin small business creation and growth.
The SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommenda-tions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabili-ties will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Call 414-227-3240 or email [email protected]. An EEO/AA employer, the University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements.
SBDC PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED BY UW-MILWAUKEE IN COOPERATION WITH:
“The instructor introduced valuable ideas that I can use as a new business owner – I now have a full resource list to choose from!”
- M. Pietraszewski
First Steps to Starting a BusinessLearn the most important elements of starting a business, and how to avoid common mistakes. Get your questions answered, discuss concerns and network with other entrepreneurs. Begin working on your business concept in class, and leave with a wealth of information and resources.
ONLY$29
“I appreciated the pertinent and personalized examples that were presented during the seminar.” –D. Gutknekt
