SUPERIOR – Individuals thinking about starting a business or expanding an existing business can get expert help at a business plan training program offered by the University of Wisconsin-Superior Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

“The Entrepreneurial Training Program” is a business planning course developed for existing businesses, start-up entrepreneurs and people who are thinking about opening a business. It includes eight weekly Thursday sessions beginning April 5, 2007 in Phillips, Webster, and Superior from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Class will be broadcast through the Badgernet Interactive Television System (ITV).

Business specialists from the SBDC help participants develop a working Business Plan and learn about Marketing, Advertising, Pricing, Financial Schedules, Record Keeping, Legal Issues, State Regulations, Staffing and Consultants. Follow-up counseling sessions at no charge are also available.

Tuition Value $1000: Wisconsin Department of Commerce Grants are available ($750).

Your cost $250, which includes a $25 non-refundable application fee.

For more information, and to register by March 30th – call the Small Business Development Center at 1-800-410-8351.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) operates in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The support provided by the U.S. SBA through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of the co-sponsor(s) or participants’ opinions, products, or services. An EEOC/Affirmative Action Employer, the University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements.

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