START & GROW YOUR BUSINESS

WisconsinSBDC.org
Free, confidential one-on-one business consulting. Get help with business plans, startup decisions, financing, market research, financial projections, marketing, and growing an existing business.

WisconsinSBDC.org/centers/milwaukee
UW-Milwaukee’s Small Business Development Center. Milwaukee-area entrepreneurs can get no-cost consulting, business education, financing guidance, and help launching or expanding a business.

SCORE.org/wi/se-wisconsin
Get matched with an experienced business mentor for free. SCORE mentors can help with starting, planning, marketing, finances, operations, and growing a business. Mentoring remains free throughout the life of the business.

SBA.gov/business-guide
Official step-by-step guide for starting a business: business plans, startup costs, business structure, registration, EINs, licenses, business banking, insurance, taxes, funding, and growth.

StartInWisconsin.com
Wisconsin resource navigator that connects entrepreneurs with local programs, organizations, events, experts, and business assistance based on what they need.

WWBIC.com
Milwaukee-based help for startups and existing businesses with business education, one-on-one assistance, financial coaching, and access to capital. Services are available to men and women.

WWBIC.com/trainings
Free and low-cost business classes covering starting a business, business plans, finances, marketing, credit, and preparing for financing.