Resources

Business Plan for a StartUp

Download this 31 page document which outlines the key elements of a successful Business Plan. Includes key questions and discussion points to provide clarity in direction for your business.

 

CRBC works closely with the following organizations to provide seamless and complete services to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and new small business start-ups

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La Crosse Area Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club

Meetings first Tuesday every other month in LADCO Conference room

SCORE - La Crosse Wisconsin Chapter

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a national, non-profit organization with 11,500 volunteer business counselors in 389 chapters throughout the United States and its territories. Established in 1964, we are a group of men and women that have worked for a business or have owned a business, who donate our time to serve as trained counselors and advisors to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners.
Our experienced counselors provide FREE counseling for individuals starting a business and for small business owners.

Small Business Development Center

The SBDC offers one-on-one advising for owners, managers and prospective entrepreneurs. Our advisors will help you understand how to solve specific business problems or capitalize on business opportunities. UW-La Crosse SBDC business advising is funded by the Small Business Administration and is free of charge. Learn more

La Crosse Area Development Corp (LADCO)

The La Crosse Area Development Corporation (LADCO), an organization focused on industrial economic development, serves as the initial contact for business and industry in the La Crosse Area.  LADCO serves a "triad of development":  the attraction of business, the retention of business and industry, and co-management of the Coulee Region Business Center.

Wisconsin Business Incubation Association

We are business incubation professionals who work to support the success of Wisconsin small business start-ups. From Racine to Ashland to La Crosse to Milwaukee and communities in between, we develop and manage incubation programs that foster the development of entrepreneurial companies, helping them to survive, grow and become stable companies that create jobs and strengthen local economies.

To be Added

Links to (free) accounting software (Mint), advertising programs (with free $100 to start with), valuable websites (ppchero.com), free flash videos (Animoto.com), wikipedia, online information sources, YouTube training videos, (free) image editing softwares, business/office suites - Google Docs, OpenOffice.org, zoho.com; free backup services - Mozy.com; marketing support and training (Ideamarketers.com); directories; GoDaddy.com