Free expert guidance for small businesses

With the help of a federal grant new types of assistance are available free of charge for certain Wisconsin-based small businesses. The services offered include:

• Legal services: Assistance with forming a business and developing corporate governance; support with licenses, registrations, and certifications; contract preparation and negotiation guidance; and legal support for funding, including term sheets, purchase agreements, and employee stock ownership plan development
• Financial advisory services: Establishing relationships with banks and other financial institutions; guidance for applying to government business programs, including creating financial analyses; identifying funding opportunities like grants, credit, or venture capital; and developing financial presentations, models, and business plans.
• Accounting services: Preparing audits, financial statements, and other business records; digitizing financial records for better management; and training on accounting practices, tools, and software.

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