Recommended Timeline & Tools

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•   Personal assesment checklist before starting a new business. (PDF: 1.10MB / 1 page)

Help Planning a Business

• Location:
• LocationOne Information System - Search for Buildings and Sites; Access Community Profiles


• Employees:
• Information for Employers - Job fairs, labor market, workers compensation, new-hire reporting, and much more.
• Need Employees?? - Post a job, review resumes and more.
• Fidelity Bonding of Employees


• Cost & Financing:
• Need Money?? - Financing resources, grants, and loans for your business!


• Regulatory Requirements
  


• General Resources:
•   Starting a Business? Here's Help! - FREE booklet. (PDF: 144KB / 18 pages)
  


• Governor's Business Plan Contest Bring an idea for a new business, merger/acquisition, joint venture, network-based business and any licensing arrangements.
  


•   Department of Commerce Business Development Publications Order Form
  


• Small Business Resource Guide CD-ROM - FREE copy, providing guidance through business tax forms and other business start-up issues.
  


• Business Assistance Program - Check your eligibility for up to 2 hours FREE counseling from WisBAR.
  


• Disadvantaged Entrepreneur Programs
  


• Minority Business Program
  


• On-Line Business Services - Forget paper, U.S. Mail, and the telephone. Interact on-line with WI state agencies to submit applications, check application status, verify credentials, report wages, and more.
  


• Develop Your Network - Organizations and associations that may be helpful in tasks you have to accomplish.
  


• Have You Chosen a Corporate Structure?
  


• Need a Business Website? - How to get a FREE e-mail service, a domain name, and much more.
  


• Trademarks/ Trade Names information
  


• The Uniform Code Council provides a person with the ability to place UPC's on products they wish to distribute in the markplace.
  


• The Virtual Business Incubator offers a one-stop resource for individuals interested in starting or expanding a small business. The site features Wisconsin-specific, small business information and resources in the areas of Accounting, Marketing, Banking, Insurance and Small Business Law. Individuals can also locate other organizations who serve entrepreneurs in the County Resources section.