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  Entrepreneur Training Program - Business Plan  
The Entrepreneur Training Program combines the power of classroom instruction using the Kauffman Foundation FastTrac curriculum, with peer networking and experienced business counseling to help you create the best business plan for your concept and learn the critical skills you need to open a business. Are you struggling to write your business plan? Are you looking for financing? Do you need a strategy to guide your growth plans? If so, enroll now to develop a plan and your abilities to start a business.

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Download Entrepreneur Training Program grant application in MS Word format
Please email the completed form to sbdc@uwm.edu
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Requirements
- If you are approved for the grant (see below for more info), you must successfully complete a business plan for the grant funds to be applied
- Regular access to a computer, the internet and email as well as skills in Microsoft Word & Excel (click the more link above for details). Please call with any questions.
- The time commitment required varies by participant, but on average you can expect to spend about three hours a week outside of class reading and working on your business plan.
Notes
A Wisconsin Department of Commerce grant is available to cover 75 percent of the tuition cost. Attend the Exploring Entrepreneurship class for details or call 414-227-3240.

"The program really gave us an eye-opening look at what was expected, as well as what we needed to know to start a new business. "
Linda Benson

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  Sessions  
12 Tuesdays, Sept. 22-Dec. 15
6-9pm
Location: MATC North Campus, Mequon , WI
Instructor: To Be Announced
Fee: $1000
Program No. 5125-0251
 
12 Wednesdays, Sept. 23-Dec.16, 2009
6-9pm
Location: UWM School of Continuing Education
Instructor: To Be Announced
Fee: $1000
Program No. 5125-0253
 
12 Thursdays, Feb. 11-Apr. 29, 2010
6-9pm
Location: UW - Washington County, West Bend, WI
Instructor: To Be Announced
Fee: $1000
Program No. 5125-0252
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12 Wednesdays, Feb. 17-May 5, 2010
6-9pm
Location: UWM School of Continuing Education
Instructor: To Be Announced
Fee: $1000
Program No. 5125-0254
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For more information, contact:
  Kathryn Orr, Business Development Manager, kathyorr@uwm.edu, 414- 227-3105
 

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Assistance Request
Receive specific help and resources for your business or idea. Click the appropriate link below and give us five minutes of information.

"I'm in the early stages - no sales"

"I'm in business. I've made sales."