FORWARD FEST: From Side Hustle to Small Business
Event Details
Date
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time
12-1:30 p.m.
Description
Have you been thinking about turning your hobby into a business, but aren’t sure where to start? Do you have a side hustle that’s grown and you want to explore next steps? Are you interested in learning more about how to explore a business idea you have? This session will teach you how to use a visual business planning tool call the Business Model Canvas.
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please call 608-263-2221 or email stephanie.achten@wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Friday, August 7, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.