Starting and Surviving in Business Make Your Business Dream a Reality
Do you have a dream to start your own business? Do you need answers to questions about whether your business idea is feasible or whether you’ve got what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Attend one of these free workshops taught by SCORE ©: Counselors to America’s Small Business. Get information on start-up issues like permits and licenses, insurance and hiring employees and business planning.

Entrepreneurial Training Program
In this 6-week program, you’ll go through the steps to write a solid business plan. Topics covered include planning and legal structure, how to research your business and target market, advertising and marketing your business, financial records and budgets, setting up cash flow and other financial statements, sources of funding your business idea, and how to write your business plan. A grant from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce subsidizes 75% of the $1,000 registration cost. Participants pay $250 and must complete a business plan within 90 days after completion of the course. Small Business Development Center counselors are available to assist students in completing the plan at no additional cost. Call 715-346-3861 for additional information and application materials.

All the Software You Need to Run Your Office is FREE!
Can you really set up an entire office for free? Can you really carry your entire office around on a flash drive? Learn about the options to Office Suite, video conferencing, data storage and other popular software packages that are available through open source software. We’ll show you the similarities between open source software and name brand packages, and where you can get this free source of software to run your business.

Guerrilla Marketing in 30 Days!
Let guerrilla marketing master Al Lautenslager equip you with a winning plan to revolutionize your marketing without depleting your budget. Armed with a daily dose of proven guerrilla principles and the latest tactics and tools, you can reach your marketing goals, jump-start your sales and watch your profits soar. Session includes your own workbook and lunch.

13 Reasons to Embrace the Web in any Economy… for any Business
We’re in a recession and money is tight. You’re faced with making cuts, but what can you do without? So, why should you embrace the web in these tight times? We’ll look at thirteen unique reasons why your company should embrace the web in any economy. You’ll learn why the web is the best employee you’ll ever have, and how it can help any business in any economy.

Registration Information
How do I register?

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	Phone... to register by telephone, you may call the WLC Registration hotline at (715) 343-2700. If you are outside of the central Wisconsin area, call our toll-free number at (866) 343-2700.
	Fax... to register by fax, download the registration form, fill out the information and fax the form to the WLC at (715) 343-2701.