BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224699@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T131500 DESCRIPTION:Running a small business demands constant resilience—managing finances\, leading others\, making high-stakes decisions\, staying creati ve\, and showing up day after day. But no entrepreneur can do their best w ork when they’re emotionally exhausted\, physically depleted\, financial ly stressed\, or constantly operating in survival mode. When personal well -being erodes\, business performance follows.This five-session program is designed to help business owners reduce stress and build sustainable resil ience\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.e du/grow-your-leaders/entrepreneurs-wellness-framework/#WellnessReg LOCATION:Online SUMMARY:SBDC Built to Last: The Entrepreneur's Wellness Framework URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/grow-your-leaders/entrepreneurs-wellnes s-framework/#WellnessReg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224724@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T100000 DESCRIPTION:As a small business owner\, manager\, or employee\, there’s s o much you need to keep up on – so when do you have time to learn how to use AI? Today is the day!. As a small business owner\, manager\, or emplo yee\, there’s so much you need to keep up on – so when do you have tim e to learn how to use AI? Today is the day!\n\nYou’ve heard plenty about Artificial Intelligence being a “game changer” across industries – but what does that mean for your day-to-day work? How does that look when helping small businesses level the playing field? We asked ourselves thes e questions – and more! – and did some investigating.\n\nIn this begin ner-friendly session\, join an SBD\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.ed u\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/ai101/ LOCATION:Online SUMMARY:SBDC Is it the Real World\, or is it AI? An Entrepreneur’s 101 In troduction to Artificial Intelligence URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/ai101/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224726@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T113000 DESCRIPTION:In this New Business Seminar\, hosted by The Wisconsin Departme nt of Revenue (DOR) you will gain a basic understanding of Wisconsin’s t ax laws.\n\nTopics may include:\n\nHow to register for the MyTax Account\n Business tax registration\nWithholding tax information\nSales and use tax information\nOther business taxes\nElectronic filing made easy through My Tax Account\nBusiness tax incentives\nWhen do I need a seller’s permit?\ nWhat do I do when I hire my first employee?\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@w sb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/tax-seminar-new-biz/ LOCATION:Online SUMMARY:SBDC Wisconsin Tax Seminar for New Businesses URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/tax-seminar-new-biz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224727@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T163000 DESCRIPTION:Taking on new supervisory responsibilities is a great opportuni ty and challenge. Many in supervisory roles have learned either by trial a nd error or by following what was done by their predecessor. In most cases \, this is not a very effective strategy. This course will start you in th e right direction with fundamental leadership skills and ideas for how to continue your growth as a supervisor and leader.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sb dc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/launch-into-leadership-for-n ew-supervisors/ LOCATION:Grainger Hall SUMMARY:SBDC Launch Into Leadership URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/launch-into-leadership-for-new-supervis ors/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:217161@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T103000 DESCRIPTION:For a business owner\, retirement often translates into selling your business. Even if you never plan on selling\, building your business as though you will sell someday will ensure more efficient operations\, c learer business trends\, a cleaner financial picture\, and better standard operating procedures – all key qualities for both effective ongoing ope rations and value drivers for the future.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb. wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/value-planning/ SUMMARY:SBDC I’m Doing Everything! How Value Planning Reduces Panic & Bui lds Value URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/value-planning/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224700@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T131500 DESCRIPTION:Running a small business demands constant resilience—managing finances\, leading others\, making high-stakes decisions\, staying creati ve\, and showing up day after day. But no entrepreneur can do their best w ork when they’re emotionally exhausted\, physically depleted\, financial ly stressed\, or constantly operating in survival mode. When personal well -being erodes\, business performance follows.This five-session program is designed to help business owners reduce stress and build sustainable resil ience\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.e du/grow-your-leaders/entrepreneurs-wellness-framework/#WellnessReg LOCATION:Online SUMMARY:SBDC Built to Last: The Entrepreneur's Wellness Framework URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/grow-your-leaders/entrepreneurs-wellnes s-framework/#WellnessReg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224728@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T163000 DESCRIPTION:For most small business owners and managers\, there is a wide g ap between hiring your first employee(s) and bringing on an HR manager or team of HR professionals. Yet in the meantime\, there are a lot of legal d etails and best practices to know to best position your business for succe ss. This course focuses on the laws most often violated (unknowingly) by s mall businesses (according to the Small Business Administration)\, how to prevent these violations\, and common issues that arise in the employee\n\ nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/human -resources-hr-basics-for-non-hr-professionals/ LOCATION:Grainger Hall SUMMARY:SBDC Human Resources (HR) Basics for Non-HR Professionals URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/human-resources-hr-basics-for-non-hr-pr ofessionals/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224730@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T150000 DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the UW-Madison Work-Study Program\, previousl y reserved for on-campus and non-profit organizations\, has been expanded to small businesses – and\, as of September 2023\, even covers 50% of th e wages earned? If you’ve ever wondered about hiring a UW-Madison studen t\, this session is for you! We’ll discuss the differences between the W ork-Study Program and student internship opportunities and help you unders tand more about how to make the experience a successful one for both of yo u.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/ hire-badgers/ LOCATION:Online SUMMARY:SBDC Hire Badgers: Student Staffing Opportunities for Small Busines s URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/hire-badgers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224732@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T103000 DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for small business owners\, managers\, and professionals who have experimented with AI tools and basic prompting \, and who are ready to integrate AI more strategically into their operati ons. You’ll leave with practical experience in customization\, tools for bridging AI and human expertise\, and clear next steps for bringing AI in to your own business with confidence.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc .edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/ai102/ LOCATION:Online SUMMARY:SBDC AI-Enhanced Entrepreneurship: A 102-Level Guide to AI Applicat ions in Business URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/ai102/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224701@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T131500 DESCRIPTION:Running a small business demands constant resilience—managing finances\, leading others\, making high-stakes decisions\, staying creati ve\, and showing up day after day. But no entrepreneur can do their best w ork when they’re emotionally exhausted\, physically depleted\, financial ly stressed\, or constantly operating in survival mode. When personal well -being erodes\, business performance follows.This five-session program is designed to help business owners reduce stress and build sustainable resil ience\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.e du/grow-your-leaders/entrepreneurs-wellness-framework/#WellnessReg LOCATION:Online SUMMARY:SBDC Built to Last: The Entrepreneur's Wellness Framework URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/grow-your-leaders/entrepreneurs-wellnes s-framework/#WellnessReg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224735@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T111500 DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you’ll be given insight into knowing when i t’s time to add virtual support staff to your team. You’ll also learn the importance of delegation\, and how eventually it starts to cost you mo ney if you don’t delegate. You’ll also be educated on some important c onsiderations and distinctions between contracting with virtual staff and hiring traditional employees (because yes\, there are important difference s!).\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.ed u/leverage-a-virtual-team/ LOCATION:Online SUMMARY:Reclaim Your Day with Delegation: Leveraging a Virtual Team URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/leverage-a-virtual-team/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224747@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T200000 DESCRIPTION:ETP is an intensive business-planning training program designed to help participants who want to start a new business\, grow an existing business\, or make a substantial business pivot that requires viewing the business with a new perspective. For this course\, there are both live-vir tual and in-person components\; you must be able to attend both components to successfully complete the course.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc .edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/entrepreneurial-training-program-etp/ LOCATION:Online SUMMARY:SBDC Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/entrepreneurial-training-program-etp/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224702@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T131500 DESCRIPTION:Running a small business demands constant resilience—managing finances\, leading others\, making high-stakes decisions\, staying creati ve\, and showing up day after day. But no entrepreneur can do their best w ork when they’re emotionally exhausted\, physically depleted\, financial ly stressed\, or constantly operating in survival mode. When personal well -being erodes\, business performance follows.This five-session program is designed to help business owners reduce stress and build sustainable resil ience\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.e du/grow-your-leaders/entrepreneurs-wellness-framework/#WellnessReg LOCATION:Online SUMMARY:SBDC Built to Last: The Entrepreneur's Wellness Framework URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/grow-your-leaders/entrepreneurs-wellnes s-framework/#WellnessReg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224754@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T174500 DESCRIPTION:Whether you are starting a new business or looking to organize your current business’ finances\, accurate financial information is one of the most valuable tools you have to drive success. This course seeks to set participants on the right path by providing a “101” overview of f inancial bookkeeping\, accounting terminology and concepts\, a breakdown o f the key financial statements\, and a brief introduction to financial man agement. Online Mondays Oct 19th - Nov 16th from 4pm - 5:45pm\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/intro-to-fin-ma n/ LOCATION:Online SUMMARY:SBDC Introduction to Financial Management URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/intro-to-fin-man/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224759@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T120000 DESCRIPTION:Stepping into the world of business ownership brings with it th e critical responsibility of understanding and managing business taxes. Wh ether you’re a fledgling entrepreneur\, a freelancer transitioning to a formal business entity\, or a small business owner\, grasping the basics o f business taxation is essential for legal compliance and financial optimi zation. This foundational webinar is tailored to demystify the basic conce pts of business and self-employment taxes.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb .wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/manage-your-business/business-taxe s-101-a-beginners-guide-to-navigating-self-employment-and-small-business-t axes/ LOCATION:Online SUMMARY:SBDC Business Taxes 101: Navigating Self-Employment and Small Busin ess Taxes for Beginners URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/manage-your-business/business-taxes-101 -a-beginners-guide-to-navigating-self-employment-and-small-business-taxes/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224761@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T120000 DESCRIPTION:In this interactive workshop\, we’ll explore how AI can suppo rt business research\, learning\, and problem-solving while also examining the limitations\, assumptions\, and risks that come with AI-generated inf ormation. Participants will practice evaluating outputs\, identifying red flags\, validating claims\, and determining what makes AI-generated resear ch genuinely useful in a real-world business context.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221 \, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/airesearch/ LOCATION:Online SUMMARY:SBDC Trust but Verify: Using AI for Small-Business Research URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/airesearch/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224748@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T200000 DESCRIPTION:ETP is an intensive business-planning training program designed to help participants who want to start a new business\, grow an existing business\, or make a substantial business pivot that requires viewing the business with a new perspective. For this course\, there are both live-vir tual and in-person components\; you must be able to attend both components to successfully complete the course.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc .edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/entrepreneurial-training-program-etp/ LOCATION:Online SUMMARY:SBDC Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/entrepreneurial-training-program-etp/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224703@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T120000 DESCRIPTION:Running a small business demands constant resilience—managing finances\, leading others\, making high-stakes decisions\, staying creati ve\, and showing up day after day. But no entrepreneur can do their best w ork when they’re emotionally exhausted\, physically depleted\, financial ly stressed\, or constantly operating in survival mode. When personal well -being erodes\, business performance follows.This five-session program is designed to help business owners reduce stress and build sustainable resil ience\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.e du/grow-your-leaders/entrepreneurs-wellness-framework/#WellnessReg LOCATION:UW-Madison Arboretum SUMMARY:SBDC Built to Last: The Entrepreneur's Wellness Framework URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/grow-your-leaders/entrepreneurs-wellnes s-framework/#WellnessReg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224755@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T174500 DESCRIPTION:Whether you are starting a new business or looking to organize your current business’ finances\, accurate financial information is one of the most valuable tools you have to drive success. This course seeks to set participants on the right path by providing a “101” overview of f inancial bookkeeping\, accounting terminology and concepts\, a breakdown o f the key financial statements\, and a brief introduction to financial man agement. Online Mondays Oct 19th - Nov 16th from 4pm - 5:45pm\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/intro-to-fin-ma n/ LOCATION:Online SUMMARY:SBDC Introduction to Financial Management URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/intro-to-fin-man/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T051201 UID:224762@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T160000 DESCRIPTION:In this all-day conference\, participants will explore how stra tegy\, systems\, and technology work together to drive sustainable digital marketing results. Join us to build your marketing toolkit and take a tim e-out to learn more!\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: http s://sbdc.wisc.edu/digital-marketing-social-media-conference/ LOCATION:Pyle Center SUMMARY:SBDC Digital Marketing and Social Media Conference URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/digital-marketing-social-media-conferen ce/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR