Innovate

Is it the Real World? Or is it AI? An Entrepreneur’s Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

You’ve heard plenty about Artificial Intelligence being a “game changer” across industries – but what does that mean for your day-to-day work?

9:30-10:45 a.m.
Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch sponsored by Neider & Boucher, S.C.

Heather Wentler, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Doyenne

12:15-1 p.m.

4151 Grainger Hall

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Opening your First Retail Location

Apart of the Retail Success Series, Join seasoned retail consultants Suzanne Rafenstein and Julia Killian for a three-part, no-cost webinar series in Spring 2025, presented by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Speaker’s Bureau

10:30-11:30 a.m.
Reclaim Your Day with Delegation: Leveraging a Virtual Team

How do you know if it’s the right time to start outsourcing and delegating some of your to-do list?

2-3:15 p.m.

I’m Doing Everything! How Value Planning Reduces Panic and Builds Value

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, clearer business trends.

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Introduction to Financial Management

This course seeks to set participants on the right path by providing a “101” overview of financial bookkeeping, accounting terminology and concepts, a breakdown of the key financial statements, and a brief introduction to financial management.

4 p.m.

Hire Badgers: Student Staffing Opportunities for Small Business

Did you know that the UW-Madison Work-Study Program, previously reserved for on-campus and non-profit organizations, has been expanded to small businesses – and, as of September 2023, even covers 50% of the wages earned?

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Merchandising Techniques that Drive Purchasing Behavior

Apart of the Retail Success Series, Join seasoned retail consultants Suzanne Rafenstein and Julia Killian for a three-part, no-cost webinar series in Spring 2025, presented by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Speaker’s Bureau.

10:30-11:30 a.m.
Building Your Site + Connecting with Content

WordPress provides software to self-host blogs and websites. This presentation will explain how to obtain a domain name, set up web hosting, set up email accounts, install WordPress and build a website.

2-3:30 p.m.

Small Business Social Tools & Techniques

In this presentation, you will learn how to engage your audiences and build your brand on popular social media platforms, and you will get tips for creating short-form videos.

10-11 a.m.
Wisconsin Tax Seminar for New Businesses

In this New Business Seminar, hosted by The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) you will gain a basic understanding of Wisconsin’s tax laws.

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Protecting Your Business Partnership: Buy-Sell Agreements

Buy-sell agreements are drafted by attorneys who incorporate important legal provisions. Yet without your guidance, these agreements make assumptions about the terms of the valuation process.

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Creating Signs Customers Will Actually Read

Apart of the Retail Success Series, Join seasoned retail consultants Suzanne Rafenstein and Julia Killian for a three-part, no-cost webinar series in Spring 2025, presented by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Speaker’s Bureau.

10:30-11:30 a.m.

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