Business
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Ideal for a small business, this site includes basic business forms, templates, and checklists that you can download to your computer and customize to fit your needs.
For those wanting to start a business in Wisconsin, start here for resources from state agencies, programs, and information.
Using a series of standarized questions-and-answers, this resource provides information on starting and operating a business in Wisconsin.
BusinessWeek's resource center for small business owners, with many useful sites.
"Assist[s] businesses in developing and thriving in Madison;" the Office of Business Resources (OBR) is the central point of contact for business assistance in the City of Madison. OBR services are geared to serve new start-up operations, corporate re-loc
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Advisory Council Online Resource.
Useful, official advice and resources for starting, financing, and managing a small business. The start-up kit and the business plan outline are especially useful.
Information about resources, classes, and the free Small Business Access Line.
Analysis and ratings of charities and nonprofit organizations. Includes a list of "Top Ten" and "4 Star" charities.
Includes hundreds of direct links to private, corporate, and public foundations, as well as information about foundations and grant seeking.
Though this site covers fewer charities than some other sites, the reports are detailed and provide financial information, history, and other information on charities and their work. Run by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
A print and online collection of information related to grants for individuals or non-profits, housed at UW-Madison's Memorial Library.
Offers a searchable directory of nonprofit web sites from 165 countries.
Short, informative profiles of major U.S. businesses and major industries. Fee-based services are usually clearly marked.
Find services, suppliers, and information about local business and demographics.
A step-by-step process to finding free company information on the web, from company directories to public opinion.
Locate licensed businesses, partnerships, and companies in Wisconsin. Often referred to as the Corporate Registration Information Service (CRIS).
Guide to a system of business classifications replaced by the NAICS.
Search the Thomas Register online by company name, brand name, product, or service. You'll get a brief profile for free. A librarian can provide a login and password in the library.
2010 population, race and dwelling units by aldermanic districts; 2005-2009 census information
Access information about the workforce for all Wisconsin counties, from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
classificationn codes and reports for industries and occupations
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is more than 1,400 businesses who support each other and work together as a strong voice for enlightened economic growth in the region.
A joint effort of the Wisconsin Dept. of Commerce and several other agencies, the site provides "contact information for trade offices as well as U.S.-based consulates, trade commisions and chamber of commerce for more than 75 countries."
Business school information from the UW-Madison campus, as well as other selected links.
Starting or Owning a Business
Ideal for a small business, this site includes basic business forms, templates, and checklists that you can download to your computer and customize to fit your needs.
For those wanting to start a business in Wisconsin, start here for resources from state agencies, programs, and information.
Using a series of standarized questions-and-answers, this resource provides information on starting and operating a business in Wisconsin.
BusinessWeek's resource center for small business owners, with many useful sites.
"Assist[s] businesses in developing and thriving in Madison;" the Office of Business Resources (OBR) is the central point of contact for business assistance in the City of Madison. OBR services are geared to serve new start-up operations, corporate re-loc
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Advisory Council Online Resource.
Useful, official advice and resources for starting, financing, and managing a small business. The start-up kit and the business plan outline are especially useful.
Information about resources, classes, and the free Small Business Access Line.
Associations and Nonprofits (including grant opportunities)
Analysis and ratings of charities and nonprofit organizations. Includes a list of "Top Ten" and "4 Star" charities.
Includes hundreds of direct links to private, corporate, and public foundations, as well as information about foundations and grant seeking.
Though this site covers fewer charities than some other sites, the reports are detailed and provide financial information, history, and other information on charities and their work. Run by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
A print and online collection of information related to grants for individuals or non-profits, housed at UW-Madison's Memorial Library.
Offers a searchable directory of nonprofit web sites from 165 countries.
Company Research
Short, informative profiles of major U.S. businesses and major industries. Fee-based services are usually clearly marked.
Find services, suppliers, and information about local business and demographics.
A step-by-step process to finding free company information on the web, from company directories to public opinion.
Locate licensed businesses, partnerships, and companies in Wisconsin. Often referred to as the Corporate Registration Information Service (CRIS).
Guide to a system of business classifications replaced by the NAICS.
Search the Thomas Register online by company name, brand name, product, or service. You'll get a brief profile for free. A librarian can provide a login and password in the library.
Demographics
2010 population, race and dwelling units by aldermanic districts; 2005-2009 census information
Access information about the workforce for all Wisconsin counties, from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
classificationn codes and reports for industries and occupations
Other
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is more than 1,400 businesses who support each other and work together as a strong voice for enlightened economic growth in the region.
A joint effort of the Wisconsin Dept. of Commerce and several other agencies, the site provides "contact information for trade offices as well as U.S.-based consulates, trade commisions and chamber of commerce for more than 75 countries."
Business school information from the UW-Madison campus, as well as other selected links.
