Small Business Center

Starting and growing a small business is about combining your courage and dreams with the right knowledge. The WCTC Small Business Center helps you acquire that knowledge through a wide variety of affordable courses, workshops, technical assistance, networking groups and more. Call or email us today and we'll show you how easy it is to get started on your path to success.

Classes/Certificate (Non-credit)

Small Business Certificate

Students can obtain a certificate or take individual non-credit classes.

Every aspiring entrepreneur should attend a basic FaSTart Workshop in addition to completing the comprehensive classes in the Small Business Certificate program.

The Small Business Certificate consists of the following eight (8) required classes essential to small business success.

How to Apply

A minimum of one semester of part-time study is needed to obtain the certificate with attendance at 75% of all class meetings required to qualify. Courses may be completed in any order and there are no prerequisites. Upon completing the certificate courses, contact the Manager of the Small Business Center at 262.695.3468 to apply.

Small Business Classes

View a full listing of upcoming summer courses.

View a full listing of upcoming fall courses.

Small Business - General/Overview

Small Business - Business Planning

Small Business - Accounting/Taxes

Small Business - Legal/Insurance

Small Business - Marketing/Sales

Small Business - Specialty

Small Business Certificate Scholarship

Certificate recipients are automatically awarded a $200 scholarship. The scholarship is designed to encourage every entrepreneur to commit to a well-rounded education by completing the Small Business Certificate. Scholarships are subject to available funding and will be mailed with your certificate.

Services

Free One-on-One Counseling

Get expert help navigating the complexities of the business world, shortening the learning curve and increasing your chances of success.

Business Plan Express

Need to write your business plan right away but don't have time to attend a course? Business Plan Express is your quick, inexpensive solution for preparing a well-written plan under the expert guidance of a business planning professional.

Technical Assistance Program

High-quality, experienced strategic partners assist you in business plan creation/polishing, QuickBooks consulting and more...all at affordable rates.

Success Mentor Program

Connect at no cost with an experienced SCORE mentor ready to help your business grow. Industry-specific experts will guide you, answer your complex questions and keep you pointed in the right direction... with your success being the ultimate goal! To gain access, please e-mail the following to Russ Roberts with "Success Mentor Program" in the subject line.

  1. A brief background on the business you are starting or have already started.
  2. Your full contact information including telephone/cell numbers, e-mail address and home address.
  3. A list of topic areas where you need the most help, like marketing, accounting, legal, etc.

Take a Professional to Lunch

Access our exclusive network of community-oriented professionals who have agreed to meet with start-up, emerging and established small business owners over lunch, breakfast or a cup of coffee to discuss topics of interest and answer business-related questions. No sales pitches...and no vague answers. The concept is simple and we have one goal in mind...to provide you with the insight and guidance you need to propel your business to the next level. To receive the current list of professionals, please email Russ Roberts with "Take a Pro to Lunch" in the subject line.

Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network (WEN)

Gain access to an integrated statewide support network for entrepreneurs in all industries and development stages. For more information, visit the WEN website.