Organizations that can help:
Juneau County Economic Development Corp (JCEDC)
608-427-2070
[email protected]
http://www.juneaucounty.com/
Juneau County Inventor & Entrepreneur Club
Terry Whipple at the JCEDC 608-427-2070
Meetings are the last Thursday of each month (excluding November and December). Networking at 5:30, presentation at 6:00 at Lynxx Network building 127 Hwy 12/16, Camp Douglas, WI. No charge to attend.
http://www.juneaucounty.com/inventors--entrepreneurs-club.html
608-427-2070
[email protected]
http://www.juneaucounty.com/
Juneau County Inventor & Entrepreneur Club
Terry Whipple at the JCEDC 608-427-2070
Meetings are the last Thursday of each month (excluding November and December). Networking at 5:30, presentation at 6:00 at Lynxx Network building 127 Hwy 12/16, Camp Douglas, WI. No charge to attend.
http://www.juneaucounty.com/inventors--entrepreneurs-club.html
Small Business Administration (SBA)
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide
SCORE - Service Corps of Retired Executives
find a score mentor:
https://www.score.org/
SCORE business planning and Financial Statement Template Gallery
https://www.score.org/resource/business-planning-financial-statements-template-gallery
find a score mentor:
https://www.score.org/
SCORE business planning and Financial Statement Template Gallery
https://www.score.org/resource/business-planning-financial-statements-template-gallery
Small Business Environmental Council
Advocates for businesses, serving as the voice of Wisconsin's small business community at the Dept. or Natural Resources (DNR)
[email protected]
855.889.3021
Advocates for businesses, serving as the voice of Wisconsin's small business community at the Dept. or Natural Resources (DNR)
[email protected]
855.889.3021
Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WIBBIC)
Vison: provide quality business education, technical business assistance, and access to capital
https://www.wwbic.com/
Julie Emslie | [email protected] | 608.632.8041
Vison: provide quality business education, technical business assistance, and access to capital
https://www.wwbic.com/
Julie Emslie | [email protected] | 608.632.8041
Customized Accommodations Support:
The MyJAN Portal
Employers of all sizes turn to the Job Accommodation Network for expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations for employees and job seekers with disabilities, mental health conditions and those recovering from COVID-19 who need long-term or temporary supports. This ODEP-funded resource offers an information-rich website housing countless tools and resources as well as free one-on-one technical assistance.
What sets JAN apart is its focus on customized solutions for specific situations. Now, JAN has taken this focus on customization a step further, allowing JAN customers to personalize their view of the JAN website and organize resources according to their needs and interests.
The MyJAN portal is a new online tool that offers AskJAN.org website users customized access to the site's resources. It allows you to organize and save your frequently accessed JAN resources, newsletter articles, accommodation solutions by disability and more in one convenient location. It also automatically updates when URLs change.
By offering quick access to the JAN resources you trust, the MyJAN portal will help you navigate the interactive process, explore job accommodation solutions and learn about Americans with Disabilities Act rights and responsibilities. It’s your key to working smarter and faster while never missing a new JAN resource that matters to you.
Learn more about JAN or register for a MyJAN account.
The MyJAN Portal
Employers of all sizes turn to the Job Accommodation Network for expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations for employees and job seekers with disabilities, mental health conditions and those recovering from COVID-19 who need long-term or temporary supports. This ODEP-funded resource offers an information-rich website housing countless tools and resources as well as free one-on-one technical assistance.
What sets JAN apart is its focus on customized solutions for specific situations. Now, JAN has taken this focus on customization a step further, allowing JAN customers to personalize their view of the JAN website and organize resources according to their needs and interests.
The MyJAN portal is a new online tool that offers AskJAN.org website users customized access to the site's resources. It allows you to organize and save your frequently accessed JAN resources, newsletter articles, accommodation solutions by disability and more in one convenient location. It also automatically updates when URLs change.
By offering quick access to the JAN resources you trust, the MyJAN portal will help you navigate the interactive process, explore job accommodation solutions and learn about Americans with Disabilities Act rights and responsibilities. It’s your key to working smarter and faster while never missing a new JAN resource that matters to you.
Learn more about JAN or register for a MyJAN account.
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The Business Law Section is launching a new initiative
to provide eligible individuals and organizations with non-litigation business law services they could not otherwise afford, especially on urgent legal needs arising in the wake COVID-19. Services: Eligible participants can receive brief assistance on a wide variety of business law matters including: • Finance and lending • Insurance claims/coverage • Commercial leases and contracts • Tax • Labor and employment • Real estate • Commercial debtor/creditor • Regulatory compliance, including privacy and COVID-19 related requirements Exclusions: The Small Business Assistance does not handle litigation; entity selection and formation; patent, trademark, or other intellectual property issues; or commercial real estate transactions. |
Brief Advice: The Business Law Section is partnering
with the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic (MVLC) to offer free brief advice consultations with respect to business law issues as noted above. Consultations will be coordinated through MVLC and held Fridays at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. via Zoom or telephone with the consultation lasting up to one hour. In order to receive a phone or Zoom consultation, clients must request an appointment at https://go.appointmentcore.com/guest/book/7AuuQEAPgH . For more information, please see wisbar.org/smallbusiness. Follow-up Consultation: If the business law issue cannot be adequately addressed through the Milwaukee Volunteer Legal Clinic’s brief consultation, the client may be referred to a volunteer business law attorney having the relevant expertise for an additional session up to 1 hour at no charge. Any such follow-up assistance will be rendered independent of the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic. |
WWBIC offers classes statewide for new entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners and anyone looking to improve their financial health. Due to the Covid-19 crisis, all upcoming classes will be offered as webinars. Click here to see their Upcoming Class List
Outdoor Business Directory - get your business listed for free!
The Office of Outdoor Recreation Outdoor Business Directory exists to connect outdoor recreation-related businesses, manufacturers, organizations, agencies, and entities that make up the outdoor recreation industry in Wisconsin. Tap the picture below to go to their website to see the directory and review your listing if they already have you listed. Or submit a request to add your business or organization. 
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Free Time Sheet TemplatesTSheets' Free Timesheet Templates collection provides free daily, weekly, and monthly timesheet templates to track employee hours, overtime, as well as vacation days. Included within the collection are templates to track construction, hospitality, and volunteer hours. The daily, weekly, and monthly timesheet templates are printable, as well as optimized for Excel. The collection also includes a step-by-step guide on how to use the free templates efficiently.
Here are two examples. Click the button below to go to their webpage to download one that will work for you.
Evolution of Online Shopping
This link was sent to us by Joelle, Lou Anne, and their youth business club, who thought it would be of interest to you. It has a good history of e-commerce and a lot of great resource links. You can read the article here: https://www.swagbucks.com/shop/evolution-of-online-shopping | |||||||
Friday Fundamentals Training Sessions presented by Job Center of Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development presents a series of interactive, educational web conferences open to the public from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
These sessions provide basic information about these laws: Fair Employment/Wage and Hour, Worker's Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Labor Standards, Unemployment Insurance, and Employment and Training.
Most topics are expanded versions of those presented at DWD's popular Labor Law Clinics. Courses are designed to be most helpful if you are new to your job or to the State of Wisconsin or if you haven't attended Labor Law training in recent years.
Sign up to receive e-mail notification when new training has been scheduled. A certificate of attendance is also available for continuing education credits.
You will find the 2020-21 Friday Fundamentals Flyer and be able to register for sessions at this link.
Please be sure to check out the Job Center of Wisconsin Facebook page.
Sincerely,
Job Center of Wisconsin
https://jobcenterofwisconsin.com
(888) 258-9966
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development presents a series of interactive, educational web conferences open to the public from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
These sessions provide basic information about these laws: Fair Employment/Wage and Hour, Worker's Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Labor Standards, Unemployment Insurance, and Employment and Training.
Most topics are expanded versions of those presented at DWD's popular Labor Law Clinics. Courses are designed to be most helpful if you are new to your job or to the State of Wisconsin or if you haven't attended Labor Law training in recent years.
Sign up to receive e-mail notification when new training has been scheduled. A certificate of attendance is also available for continuing education credits.
You will find the 2020-21 Friday Fundamentals Flyer and be able to register for sessions at this link.
Please be sure to check out the Job Center of Wisconsin Facebook page.
Sincerely,
Job Center of Wisconsin
https://jobcenterofwisconsin.com
(888) 258-9966
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Here is a great video from our Chamber Member, JoLynn Rihn of Virtual Training Co about Excel.
You can reach JoLynn at Phone: 608-769-4203 Facebook @VitualTrainingCo Website: http://virtualtrainingco.com/ email: [email protected] |
Wednesday's video is from the very knowledgeable, Andrew Nussbaum, our Regional Tourism Specialist. He has some great information about some free resources, marketing your business, the customer service toolkit, great business advice, and more.
Can reach Andrew Nussbaum, Regional Tourism Specialist at the Wisconsin Department of Tourism PO Box 803 Beaver Dam, WI 53916 (715) 299-5422 Industry.Travelwisconsin.com |
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Today we have our Executive Director, Jessica Bilski sharing how to set up and utilize Google My Business and make sure your map pinpoint is in the right place.
Click the button below, and when it asks for a code, enter: R.3Yxe&A
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Welcome to Small Business Week! We are excited you are here at our event.
Today's video is from JoLynn Rihn, Director of Learning and Development from Coast To Coast Training, one of our Chamber Members. Her video will teach you about an amazing program - Microsoft Teams. It will help with communication and with sharing information. It is a great tool if you are now working remotely, or any time you are working with others. If you would like to find out more about Coast to Coast Training you can check out their Facebook page, website www.coasttocoasttraining.com, or call 608-769-4203 |
Day two of Small Business Week.
Today's video is from Wendy Babcock, a local Communications Strategist, Speaker, Author, the Found or Kindness Bucket Brigade, and creator of the women's event - Warrior Unchained Live. She discusses how to help spread the kindness that the world is craving and tells the story of starting her successful Facebook group - Kindness Bucket Brigade. You can find out more at The Kindness Bucket Brigade, Wendy Babcock,Speaker, Author, & Founder of the Kindness Bucket Brigade and www.wendybabcock.com |
Tuesday's video is from Andrew Nussbaum, our Regional Tourism Specialist from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, and a former small business owner himself.
In his video, he gives us useful information for businesses, marketing, and the tourism industry. If you want to talk to Andrew more, you can find him at [email protected] or call 715-299-5422. The Wi. Dept. of Tourism website is www.Industry.Travelwisconsin.com |
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Today's video is from Jon Gordon. He is the author of 20 books, including The Coffee Bean, The No Complaining Rule, and my favorite, The Energy Bus. When I wrote to him to ask if he would make a video for us for Small Business Week, he thought his recent video would be perfect - How to Adapt and Thrive Right Now, from his recent Positivity Summit.
This video is about having a good mindset and embracing change to thrive. I hope it brings some positivity and motivation to your week. To find out more about Jon Gordon you can visit his website at https://www.jongordon.com/ |
Today's Small Business Week Video comes from Collette Schults, a tech-savvy New Lisbon resident. She shows us how to make a google form that can be emailed out or put onto your website or Facebook page. It is a simple and free way to create a form that would work great for online ordering. If you have any questions or want to connect to Collette, you can contact her at [email protected] or 608 853 1435.
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Sustainability and Business Support
May 19, 2020
Greetings –
As economic development professionals, you work hard helping businesses navigate challenges and adapt to changing situations. Like you, the Small Business Environmental Council (Council) advocates for businesses, serving as the voice of Wisconsin’s small business community at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The Council brings an independent, business-oriented perspective to DNR’s relationship with small businesses. Appointed by the Governor and legislature, this seven-member Council champions Wisconsin’s small business community. Combining their own experience with input from businesses across the state, they help the DNR serve small businesses in smart and effective ways. Their help includes:
We encourage you to ask your customers if they know that the Small Business Environmental Council is here to advocate for them. Here are some ways you can make sure that your members and customers are getting all the value they can from the Council:
Working together, we can help make sure small businesses have all the tools they need to stay on top of environmental regulations and continuously improve their environmental footprint to benefit their people, their profits, and their planet.
Sincerely,
Your DNR Business Support Team
[email protected]
https://dnr.wi.gov/
May 19, 2020
Greetings –
As economic development professionals, you work hard helping businesses navigate challenges and adapt to changing situations. Like you, the Small Business Environmental Council (Council) advocates for businesses, serving as the voice of Wisconsin’s small business community at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The Council brings an independent, business-oriented perspective to DNR’s relationship with small businesses. Appointed by the Governor and legislature, this seven-member Council champions Wisconsin’s small business community. Combining their own experience with input from businesses across the state, they help the DNR serve small businesses in smart and effective ways. Their help includes:
- Advocating for small businesses’ interests with the DNR,
- Communicating challenges faced by small businesses to DNR programs,
- Providing a small business perspective on new regulations,
- Reviewing and offering feedback on tools and documents developed by the DNR for small businesses, and
- Advising how the DNR can continuously improve its free, confidential, non-regulatory Small Business Environmental Assistance Program.
We encourage you to ask your customers if they know that the Small Business Environmental Council is here to advocate for them. Here are some ways you can make sure that your members and customers are getting all the value they can from the Council:
- Newsletter article – This month we have a new newsletter article template for you featuring the Small Business Environmental Council. Check out our Business Support tool box where you can download May’s article and adapt it to your outreach needs.
- Input and feedback – Have you heard about members’ or customers’ experiences working with the DNR? Do you see common issues or questions when it comes to environmental regulations? Let the Small Business Environmental Council know by sending an email to [email protected] or calling 855.889.3021.
- Serving on the council – Do you know of a business owner, economic development professional, or member of the public that has a passion for engaging where businesses and the environment intersect? There may be a spot on the Council for them! Email [email protected] or call 855.889.3021 if you or someone you know is interested.
Working together, we can help make sure small businesses have all the tools they need to stay on top of environmental regulations and continuously improve their environmental footprint to benefit their people, their profits, and their planet.
Sincerely,
Your DNR Business Support Team
[email protected]
https://dnr.wi.gov/