Innovation

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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.

Human Resources (HR) Basics for Non-HR Professionals

For most small business owners and managers, there is a wide gap between hiring your first employee(s) and bringing on an HR manager or team of HR professionals.

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Mastering Strategic Pricing for Cash Flow Management

This no-cost session is being hosted as part of Forward Fest 2025! This session provides practical strategies for determining the right pricing for your product or service to optimize profitability and sustain business growth.

All day

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