Starting a Business

Thinking of starting a business but don't know how?

Looking for resources to get your business up and running?

Need to prepare a written business plan?

The following topics provide a variety of resources of interest for those starting a business.

State of Wisconsin Resources

• Business Wizard (Licenses & Permits)
• Business Services
• Education
• Government Business Requirements
• Forward Wisconsin (Search for Building or Site)

Department of Workforce Development

• Minimum Wage
• Prevailing Wage Rate
• New Hire Reporting
• Tax Credit Programs
• Unemployment Insurance Tax Information
• Labor Law Clinics
• Wisconsin Economic Indicators
• Unemployment Rates Labor Force Estimates

Department of Commerce

• On July 1st 2011 functions once performed by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce were assigned to other state agencies and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.

Department of Revenue

• Revenue information for Employers

Federal Resources

• Office of Small Business Programs (US Department of Labor)
• IRS Small Business and Self Employed Tax Center

Third Party Resources

• Wisconsin Small Business Resources
• Wisconsin Small Business Development Centers
• Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network (WEN)
• Small Business Profile Site - State Economic Profiles
• Finance Glossary
• Wisconsin Technology Council has a resource guide that provides specific providers in the following categories: Angel and Venture Capital, Products and Services, Entrepreneurial Networks, Incubators, Higher Education and State Agencies.