Free Fall Training Opportunities for Small Business Owners and Employees in Wisconsin

Last Updated 8/5/2025


Are you a small business owner or employee in Eagle River or surrounding areas looking to strengthen your skills, grow your business, or take your operations to the next level? Thanks to a partnership between the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), a variety of high-quality FREE online training opportunities are now available this fall!

These courses are open to currently operating, for-profit Wisconsin businesses with fewer than 500 employees, and can be taken by either the business owner or a staff member. Whether you’re new to QuickBooks, want to build or improve your website, or need guidance on financial management or writing a business plan—there’s something for everyone.

📚 Available Training Topics:

  • Financial Management (Intro & Series)
    Learn projections, cash flow management, and sound financial decision-making.
    Register here and here

  • Enhancing Your Web Presence
    For businesses with existing websites wanting to optimize and grow their online strategy.
    Register here

  • Writing Your Business Plan
    Perfect for owners needing to develop or update their business plan.
    Register here

  • Getting Online: Building Your Web Presence with WIX
    For businesses without a website that want to get started online.
    Register here

  • QuickBooks Online Training
    Designed for beginners or anyone needing a refresher.
    Register here

🎓 Other Opportunities:

Interested in launching a business or scaling your existing one? The Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) may be a great fit.
Learn more about ETP here

📝 Program Requirements:

  • Must be a for-profit Wisconsin business currently operating

  • Fewer than 500 employees

  • Nonprofits and pre-venture businesses do not qualify

  • Classes are entirely online

  • Participants must demonstrate effort to complete the course(s)

💬 Questions?

Contact:
Carrie Bork, SBDC Business Consultant
📧 [email protected]
📞 608.785.8782

Stay connected and get updates by following UW-La Crosse SBDC on Facebook.

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