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Wisconsin SBDC at UW-Madison The Wisconsin SBDC at UW-Madison is part of a statewide network supporting entrepreneurs and businesses Small Business Administration. Contact [email protected].

The Wisconsin SBDC at UW-Madison is part of a statewide network supporting entrepreneurs and business owners through no-cost, confidential consulting and targeted educational programs. Local SBDC experts facilitate improvement and growth for small and emerging mid-size companies and help launch successful enterprises. We offer business education through classes and one-on-one advising. The Wisconsin SBDC Network, part of the University of Wisconsin System, is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. For over 40 years, the Wisconsin SBDC Network has worked with established businesses to improve their performance and new entrepreneurs to turn ideas into viable business concepts. Access the power of your University with Wisconsin SBDC professional business consultants. Get knowledge, tools, and customized solutions that work for you. Identify market opportunities and make informed decisions so you can build wealth. Our staff of experienced business consultants teach seminars, coordinate presentations hosted by content experts, offer one-on-one counseling consulting for business owners in Dane, Columbia and Sauk counties. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if
requested at least two weeks in advance.

Dreading performance review season? Youโ€™re not aloneโ€”many managers and employees feel dread when it comes to feedback co...
10/17/2026

Dreading performance review season? Youโ€™re not aloneโ€”many managers and employees feel dread when it comes to feedback conversations. But with the right mindset and tools, performance management becomes a collaborative process that reduces anxiety and drives real results.

Join us for Fearless Performance Management on ๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿต๐˜๐—ต to master a practical model for setting goals, delivering constructive feedback, and coaching your team with confidence.

Register today! http://sbdc.wisc.edu/about-us/upcoming-classes/

๐Ÿงพ Business Taxes 101 | Oct. 20Whether you're self-employed, a new entrepreneur, or an established small-business owner, ...
10/17/2026

๐Ÿงพ Business Taxes 101 | Oct. 20

Whether you're self-employed, a new entrepreneur, or an established small-business owner, understanding your tax responsibilities is essential. Learn key tax concepts, common deductions, filing requirements, recordkeeping best practices, and strategies to stay organized year-round.

Register today at: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/about-us/upcoming-classes/

๐Ÿค– NEW! Trust but Verify: Using AI for Small-Business Research | Oct. 21AI can accelerate research, learning, and decisio...
10/15/2026

๐Ÿค– NEW! Trust but Verify: Using AI for Small-Business Research | Oct. 21

AI can accelerate research, learning, and decision-making, but only if you know how to evaluate the results. Learn practical techniques for spotting red flags, validating claims, fact-checking outputs, and using AI responsibly in your business.

Register today at: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/about-us/upcoming-classes/

Cheers to 9 years of State Line Distillery! ๐ŸปโœจBack in August, State Line celebrated nearly a decade of crafting exceptio...
10/14/2026

Cheers to 9 years of State Line Distillery! ๐Ÿปโœจ

Back in August, State Line celebrated nearly a decade of crafting exceptional spirits right here in our community. Watching their journey, growth, and commitment to quality over the last 9 years has been incredible.

What makes local milestones like this even sweeter? Seeing our clients support one another! State Line partnered with another SBDC client, The Baked Lab, to offer incredible treats during the celebration.

Seeing local small businesses collaborate, support each other, and grow together over time is one of our favorite parts of the work we do. Congratulations to John and the entire State Line team on 9 fantastic years โ€“ here's to many more!

For 25 years, the Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) has helped thousands of Wisconsin Entrepreneurs turn ideas into...
10/13/2026

For 25 years, the Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) has helped thousands of Wisconsin Entrepreneurs turn ideas into real businesses across manufacturing, retail, healthcare, software, food, construction, and more.

Registration now open โ€” class begins October 15.
๐Ÿ“˜ Comprehensive workbook of guided questions
๐Ÿค Build alongside peers
๐ŸŽฏ Gain clarity and direction

Learn more at https://sbdc.wisc.edu/entrepreneurial-training-program-etp/

๐Ÿ“Š Introduction to Financial Management | Oct. 19-Nov. 16Not an accountant? You're not alone. This beginner-friendly seri...
10/12/2026

๐Ÿ“Š Introduction to Financial Management | Oct. 19-Nov. 16

Not an accountant? You're not alone. This beginner-friendly series helps business owners understand financial terminology, key financial statements, breakeven analysis, and the story behind their numbers. Leave with greater confidence and practical tools for making financial decisions in your business.

Register today at: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/about-us/upcoming-classes/

Summer flew by, but not without some exciting milestones for our local business community! โ˜€๏ธ๏ธIn June, we had the wonder...
10/06/2026

Summer flew by, but not without some exciting milestones for our local business community! โ˜€๏ธ๏ธ

In June, we had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of Clearyโ€™s Furniture, Consignment & Decor. Located in a 31,000-square-foot showroom off the West Beltline Highway in Madison, owners Will and Tab Cleary have created a unique destination offering high-quality new furniture, mid-century finds, and vetted consignment pieces.

This project was especially memorable for our SBDC team. Before her retirement, our former colleague Chris Gruneberg worked closely with Will and Tab as they prepared to launch. Seeing Chris celebrate with them at the grand opening was a true full-circle moment!

Wishing Cleary continued success as they help customers find the perfect piece for their homes!

๐Ÿ“ Visit them: 2313 W Beltline Hwy, Madison (behind Culverโ€™s).

๐—–๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—จ๐—ชโ€“๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜€๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€? Learn how internships and work-study programs work, how to find candidates, an...
09/29/2026

๐—–๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—จ๐—ชโ€“๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜€๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€? Learn how internships and work-study programs work, how to find candidates, and how to create meaningful opportunities that benefit both your business and your student employees.

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€: ๐—ฆ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿด!

Address

975 University Avenue, #2310
Madison, WI
53706

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16082632221

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