Business Plan Information & Resources
Business Plan Outline
http://www.score.org/template_gallery.html
Word business plan outline and Excel templates for financial plans
Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation
www.wwbic.com
Business plan outline, other helpful start-up information
Commercial Business Plan Writing programs
http://www.bplans.com
Prototypes and samples for hundreds of types of businesses. Can be purchased on line or from Office Depot for about US$100
Business Assistance Center
http://www.mybusinesshelp.org/
Information for start-ups, advice, import/export and more
Metropolitan Milwaukee Assn. Of Commerce (MMAC)
(414) 287-4100
http://www.mmac.org
Demographic information
Marquette University Volunteer Legal Center
Marquette University Law School
(414) 288-7970
http://law.marquette.edu/cgi-bin/site.pl?2130$pageID=2989
Free one hour review of your legal problem to assess validity of the claim. Referrals to proper type of attorneys.
Milwaukee Bar Association Lawyer Referral & Information Service
(414) 274-6768
http://findmilwaukeelawyer.org
FREE over the phone referral service for anyone that has a legal question or is seeking to obtain legal counsel. The first half-hour of the attorney-client consultation will cost no more than $20.00.
State Bar of Wisconsin-Business Assistance
http://www.legalexplorer.com
Federal Government Business Resources
Small Business Administration (SBA)
(414) 297-3941
http://www.sba.gov
Business Plans, loan programs, marketing, publications, workbooks, management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
(800) 829-4933
Internal Revenue Service and Tax Information
A list of IRS sites for small business owners and self-employed that provide information on “Starting, Operating or Closing a Business”
http://www.irs.gov
List of links to State governments for information for starting a business, Business taxes, rules and forms, Apply for Employer Identification Number (EIN) on line – Employee taxes and other IRS employee information
Elect Subchapter S Corporatio
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f2553.pdf
Forms and instructions for selection of Subchapter S status
U. S. Dept of Commerce
(414) 297-3473
http://www.commerce.gov
Includes Bureaus of Economics and Statistics, Census, Economic Analysis, Economic Development, International Trade, Minority Business Development, Technical Information, Telecommunications and Information, Patents and Trademarks. Source for export assistance
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Information re: patents and trademarks
U.S. Copyright Office
http://www.copyright.gov/
Information re: copyrighting, laws and policies, publications, registration
U. S. Customs and Border Protection
(800) 232-5378
http://www.cbp.gov
Import and export basics
Licenses and Permits
http://www.business.gov
Federal license and permit requirements and link to state licenses and permits site
State & Local Government Business Resources
Wisconsin Economic Development Assn (WEDA)
4600 American Pkwy, Ste 208
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 255-5666, (800) 581-4941
http://www.weda.org/
Promotes statewide economic development initiatives
Forward Wisconsin
http://www.forwardwi.com/index.php
Wisconsin business climate, incentives, taxes
Small Business Development Center-Wisconsin (SBDC)
http://www.wisconsinsbdc.org/
Assistance, training, funding/grants information
State of Wisconsin Business Services
http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/core/business.html
Links to agencies, programs, resources, information, business forms, statistics, licensing and more
State of Wisconsin Forms
http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/core/business_forms.html
Links to state business forms
Wisconsin Business Forms
http://www.wdfi.org/corporations/forms/
Statutes, rules and required forms for corporations, non-profits, partnerships, LLCs, Cemetery Assns, etc.
Chambers of Commerce
http://www.2chambers.com/wisconsi1.htm
Directory and links to chambers of commerce in WI
Wisconsin Supplier Development Council
608 241-5858
http://www.suppliercouncil.org
Wisconsin Chambers of Commerce Directory
http://www.globalindex.com/chamber/wi.shtml
Links to WI chambers of commerce and other state chambers indexes
Wisconsin Rural Partners
http://www.wirural.org/
Information, resources for WI rural economic development
Wisconsin DNR Small Business Permit Primer
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/permitprimer/
WI Dept of Natural Resources regulatory programs, permits, etc.
Milwaukee Business Resources
http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/display/router.asp?docid=1031
Links to business resources
Milwaukee Urban Entrepreneur Partnership
435 W. North Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-2906
Combines private, public and non-profit resources to foster minority business development and job creation
Choose Milwaukee
http://www.choosemilwaukee.com
Business and lifestyle information re: 7-county Milwaukee Metropolitan Area (Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Washington, Waukesha, Walworth)
Funding Information
Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
http://www.medconline.com
Public/private partnership: loan and grant programs, loan calculator, micro-loans
Grant Opportunities
http://www.grants.gov/
Finding and applying for federal government grants
Grants for Non-Profits, etc.
http://www.grants.gov/index.jsp
List of available grants and how to apply
Assistance Programs/Organizations
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Center
http://www.uschamber.com/sb/default
Small business resources and information
Minority Business Development Agency
http://www.mbda.gov/
Minority business networks, initiatives, application
Veterans Corporation
http://www.veteranscorp.org/
Business resources for veterans
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
http://www.ushcc.org
Business and economic resources for Hispanic-Americans
National Association of Women Business Owners
http://www.nawbo.org/
Resources, networking for women-owned businesses
Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp. (WWBIC)
(414) 263-5450
http://www.wwbic.com
Business education and assistance for women, micro-loans
Women’s Business Center (National)
http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/onlinewbc/index.html
Women’s business ownership entrepreneurial development
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
http://www.wbenc.org/
Resources, links for women-owned business
Women Owned Business Selling to the Federal Government
http://www.womenbiz.gov/
Information, resources
National Minority Supplier Development Council
http://www.nmsdcus.org/
Links between corporate America and minority-owned businesses
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
(800) 940-7232
http://www.sce-sbdc.uwm.edu
Federal/state initiative: minority entrepreneurship, marketing, personnel management
Wisconsin Innovation Center
(262) 472-1365
http://http://academics.uww.edu/business/innovate
Feasibility for products and services
Milwaukee Enterprise Center
(414) 372-3939
Rental space and shared services
Milwaukee World Trade Assn. (MWTA)
http://www.mwta.com
Sponsored events and education
Business Statistics
http://www.bizstats.com
Average Profit/Loss, Balance Sheet statements, financial ratios for many industries
Non-profit Center of Milwaukee
(414) 344-3933
http://www.nonprofitcentermilwaukee.org
Information on non-profits and membership
Franchise Information
Frannet
http://www.frannet.com
No-cost guidance, information and support for purchasing a franchise business
Federal Trade Commission
http://www.ftc.gov
Basic legalities and general help
American Franchise Assn.
http://www.franchisee.org
Legal resources, FTC regulations and state law
American Assn. Of Franchisees and Dealers
http://www.aafd.org
How to find a franchise lawyer
Wisconsin Franchise Investment Law
http://www.wdfi.org/fi/securities/franchise/bdgerreg.htm
Wisconsin State Law governing franchise offerings
Restaurant Information
National Restaurant Assn.
(800) 482-9122
http://www.restaurant.org
Industry research, running a restaurant business, safety and nutrition and more
Wisconsin Restaurant Assn.
(800) 589-3211
http://www.wirestaurant.org
Laws and regulations, industry statistics, safe serving and training and more
Other restaurant websites:
http://www.restaurantfunds.com
http://www.restaurantowner.com
http://www.virtualrestaurant.com
http://www.plan-a-restaurant.com
Other useful websites for prospective restaurants:
