Entrepreneurial Assistance

Wisconsin Angel Network
The Wisconsin Angel Network (WAN) was created to build angel network capital capacity throughout Wisconsin in order to increase the number and amount of seed-stage equity investments in Wisconsin companies.  They have developed a Resource Page specifically for entrepreneurs.

Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network
The Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Network (WEN) provides integrated statewide support to entrepreneurs in all industries and developmental stages. WEN has more than 50 access points and provides assistance with: Starting a business; Finance and accounting; Marketing; Product development; Business plans; Intellectual property; Competitive research.

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation - Entrepreneurship and Innovation division
WEDC is Wisconsin’s lead economic development organization. The Entrepreneurship and Innovation division will connect you with Wisconsin’s great network of resources and partners to meet your specific business needs and assist you in making your idea come to life.

University of Wisconsin Office of Corporate Relations Entrepreneur's Center
The New Business Start-Up Initiative is sponsored by the Office of Corporate Relations at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is a nine-point program to help create, support and sustain new start-up companies from the university. The program is "a reflection of the fact that this campus has tremendous potential among its faculty, staff and students to form new businesses that will create new jobs and contribute to a stronger Wisconsin economy," says Charles Hoslet, managing director of OCR.

PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers has developed proven business plan templates, financial models and technology sector-specific ratios, benchmarks and more.