Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP)
Save money with $750 in tuition assistance! See below for details.
The Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) is the next step beyond Planning Basics, which is part of the Business Basics series offered by the SBDC. ETP is an efficient set of classes designed to help you evolve your idea, develop a comprehensive business plan and recognize what it takes to build a profitable business.
The program focuses on teaching better business practices while producing a comprehensive business plan to guide your business decisions and activities. You will learn the following as you prepare a written business plan:
- Start business planning.
- Organize and better manage your business.
- Identify opportunities and market your business.
- Understand and get your business financials in order.
- Get funding for your business.
- Write a detailed, comprehensive business plan.
- Network with other entrepreneurs.
- Develop a network with small business support services.
Download the ETP brochure for details and success stories!
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10 efficient Wednesday evening sessions from September 16-November 18. Sessions to be held in Rm. 126 W. Carl Wimberly Hall on the UW-La Crosse campus from 6 to 9 p.m.
Tuition Assistance - Program Cost: $1,000 worth of business education and expert advice is yours for just $250 after you apply and qualify for $750 in tuition assistance from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce! All you need to do is attend 10 sessions of ETP and complete your business plan by Feb. 26, 2010. Trained business advisors are available to assist you at no cost in developing your plan. Please note: you will receive an invoice for $750 in tuition fees if you do not complete your business plan by Feb. 26, 2010.
To apply for ETP tuition assistance, please complete the online application
You may also download the application in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format
For more information about ETP, contact us.