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 classes, services, events and more. Call or email us today and we'll show you how easy it is to get started on your path to success.

Spring 2014 Full Class Schedule (pdf)

Summer 2014 Full Class Schedule

Classes (Non-credit)

Small Business Classes

FaSTart Workshop

General/Overview

Business Planning

Accounting/Taxes

Legal/Insurance

Marketing/Sales

Specialty

Computer Technology

Small Business Certificate (Non-credit)

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

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

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

How to Apply

Attendance at 75% of all class meetings required to qualify. Classes may be completed in any order and there are no prerequisites. Upon completing the certificate classes, contact the Manager of the Small Business Center at 262.695.3468 to apply.

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.

Community Chamber Connection

The Community Chamber Connection gives WCTC Small Business Certificate recipients the opportunity to experience the benefits of local chamber of commerce membership at no cost for one year. Recipients should contact the participating chambers to explore membership benefits. Limit one free membership per certificate. Restrictions may apply. Non-transferable. To request a list of participating chambers, please email Russ Roberts.

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

Connect with a business planning professional for a quick, inexpensive solution for preparing a well-written plan.

Technical Assistance Program

Gain access to high-quality, experienced strategic partners who will assist you in business plan creation/polishing. Get 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:

  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 Program

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.

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.

Marketing Mentor Group

Join this free monthly networking group facilitated by an experienced marketing mentor willing to invest his time, energy and considerable expertise in you and your business. Access group/individual mentoring, education workshops, networking opportunities and much more! No fluff, no theory, no time wasters. Just laser-focused mentoring aimed at making you a better marketer and improving your bottom-line results. Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month over breakfast (optional) from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at Spring City Restaurant, 2820 N. Grandview Blvd. in Pewaukee.