Entrepreneur@work from the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Network
Entrepreneurship Education
The University of Wisconsin College of Business is proud
to be an affiliate of the Kauffman FastTrac® program. The Kauffman Foundation and its FastTrac® affiliate are worldwide leaders in entrepreneurship education. To
view a sketchbook video of the program series, click here.
FastTrac® TechVenture™
In today's marketplace, it's not enough to know just the technology or science behind a new product or service idea. You also need to understand the business concepts that will make it successful.
How do you generate customer and investor interest in your idea? How much is it worth? How do you profit from it? How do you sustain ongoing growth? How do you get the needed financing? That's where FastTrac® TechVenture™ can make a difference.
TechVenture™ is a fast-paced, 10-week program that helps you learn how to determine the best way to apply your knowledge of technology to produce a product or service, build your company, and fulfill your vision. For more details or to register for an upcoming class, contact Colleen Merrill at (920) 424-1456 or e-mail merrillc@uwosh.edu.
FastTrac® NewVenture™
Do you have a passion and enthusiasm for starting a business of your own? Are you overwhelmed by all of the "how to", and "what to do" guides for entrepreneurs? Get the answers you are looking for with Kauffman FastTrac® NewVenture™.
NewVenture™ is a fast-paced, 10-week program that not only helps you uncover the answers to your questions, but also helps you determine what questions to ask. For more details or to register for an upcoming class, contact Colleen Merrill at (920) 424-1456 or e-mail merrillc@uwosh.edu.
FastTrac® GrowthVenture™
Sustainable business growth cannot be left to chance. With FastTrac® GrowthVenture™, you can discover how to plan for purposeful, profitable growth, and improved business performance. This fast-paced, 10-week program is designed specifically for entrepreneurs who already have experience running their businesses,
FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ focuses on the issues you need to:
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Make critical decisions about your business vision and strategy;
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Investigate next-stage growth and opportunity;
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Plan for strategic growth;
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Build and maintain a competitive advantage;
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Lead with clarity; and
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Maximize cash flow for future profitability.
For more details or to register for an upcoming class, contact Colleen Merrill at (920) 424-1456 or e-mail merrillc@uwosh.edu.
Program Cost and Tuition Assistance
The cost for each program is $750 per person. Some grants are available through the state Entrepreneurial Training Program to partially off-set the cost (click here for more details).
In addition, a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development enables us to offer dislocated workers the opportunity to attend the FastTrac® programs for free. For more details or to register for an upcoming class, contact Colleen Merrill at (920) 424-1456 or e-mail merrillc@uwosh.edu.
