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Prospective or existing entrepreneurs can get help with writing or updating your business plan through the Early Planning Grant (EPG) program managed by the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network (WEN). Under the EPG program, WEN with funding from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, can provide applicants with a grant to help cover a portion of the cost of hiring an independent third party to develop a comprehensive business plan. The maximum funding available for EPG is 75% of eligi |
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ble project costs up to $3,000. The applicant covers the remaining 25%. The EPG program funding must be used for businesses in the following sectors: automation; agriculture/food products; biotechnology; information technology; manufacturing; medical devices; paper/forest products; printing; tourism; and childcare (not including in-home childcare). The EPG program is designed to help individual entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout Wisconsin in these sectors to obtain the |
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professional services necessary to evaluate the feasibility of a proposed start up or expansion. For more information, go to www.wenportal.org, or call Pat Dillon, WEN Northwest Regional Director, at 715-836-5056. Note: If your business or business idea does not fit the EPG program, then the Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP), the UW-Eau Claire Small Business Development Center is able to assist you with confidential, one-on-one counseling, including its ETP course to assist entrepreneurs. For more information on ETP, go to www.uwec.edu/ce. |
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essential. The toughest parts are doing the research, organizing the information, and taking the time to write the plan. Taught by Jim Mishefske, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Small Business Development Center's Director. This session will help you develop a valued business plan and recognize what it takes to build a thriving business! A comprehensive business plan is the most critical part of your new venture it will, among other things, greatly in |
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The Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) and the UW-Eau Claire Small Business Development Center have teamed up to host a Business Plan Workshop on Dec. 6, 2007 from 5:30-7:30 pm. The event will be held at Our Lady of Victory Hospital at 1120 Pine Street, second floor conference room in Stanley, WI. The event sponsors are Northwestern Bank and Our Lady of Victory Hospital. Whether your business is brand-new or expanding, writing a business plan is |
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crease your chance of SUCCESS. The cost is $10.00 per person, which includes the workshop, dinner and refreshments. Space is limited so interested small business owners or entrepreneurs planning to attend should RSVP by contacting Jerilyn Sahr at 715-723-7150 or staff@chippewa-wi.com. |
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that the cost of accepting credit card payments is too expensive after being quoted 5% discount rates from their local financial institution. I recently contacted several acquirers listed on reputable websites like www.visa.com, www.mastercard.com, and www.discovernetwork.com and |
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all of them quoted a discount rate under 2% for qualified credit card transactions. Of course there are many factors that determine the discount rate for your business, so shop around for the best terms. |
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Did you know that nearly 1 in every 3 consumer purchases in the United States is made with a payment card—including credit, debit, and prepaid products. If your business does not accept credit card payments you could be closing the door on stronger sales. Many small business owners feel |
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