BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217147@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T160000 DESCRIPTION:In this all-day conference\, participants will explore how stra tegy\, systems\, and technology work together to drive sustainable digital marketing results. Join us to build your marketing toolkit and take a tim e-out to learn more!\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: http s://sbdc.wisc.edu/digital-marketing-social-media-conference/ SUMMARY:Digital Marketing and Social Media Conference URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/digital-marketing-social-media-conferen ce/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217148@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T163000 DESCRIPTION:In a time of tumultuous change\, where should leaders turn for guidance and direction as they lead their companies into the future? How m ight leaders better understand the environment in which their business fun ctions? Strategic thinking and planning provide a template for seeing the world and building a forward-looking plan to move your company toward its vision and financial goals.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nUR L: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/strategic-thinking-planning/ SUMMARY:Strategic Thinking and Planning URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/strategic-thinking-planning/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217149@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T174500 DESCRIPTION:Accounting is the language of business. Being conversant in thi s language means you have a better ability to proactively plan where your business is going and to work effectively with your accountant\, bookkeepe r\, lenders\, and other members of your entrepreneurial advisory team.\n\n CONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/intro- to-fin-man/ SUMMARY:Introduction to Financial Management URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/intro-to-fin-man/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217150@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T163000 DESCRIPTION:The performance management – or employee feedback – process can fill many managers and employees alike with a sense of dread. However \, with the right skills and mindset\, this process can become collaborati ve\, two-way communication that reduces anxiety and sets everyone up for s uccess.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc .edu/fearless-performance-management/ SUMMARY:Fearless Performance Management URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/fearless-performance-management/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217151@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T114500 DESCRIPTION:Ready to Diagnose and Strengthen Your Business Financials? This hands-on course introduces the FinanceEDGE Tool—a structured\, four-ste p framework designed to help small business owners analyze financial healt h\, identify root causes of financial stress\, and implement actionable so lutions. Whether you’re facing rising costs\, uneven cash flow\, or stag nant revenue\, this course equips you with the tools to move forward with clarity and confidence.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: h ttps://sbdc.wisc.edu/manage-your-business/finance-edge/ SUMMARY:FinanceEDGE: Turn Financial Data into Smart Decisions URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/manage-your-business/finance-edge/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217152@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T163000 DESCRIPTION:For most small business owners and managers\, there is a wide g ap between hiring your first employee(s) and bringing on an HR manager or team of HR professionals. Yet in the meantime\, there are a lot of legal d etails and best practices to know to best position your business for succe ss. This course focuses on the laws most often violated (unknowingly) by s mall businesses (according to the Small Business Administration)\, how to prevent these violations\, and common issues that arise in the employee\n\ nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/human -resources-hr-basics-for-non-hr-professionals/ SUMMARY:Human Resources (HR) Basics for Non-HR Professionals URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/human-resources-hr-basics-for-non-hr-pr ofessionals/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217153@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T103000 DESCRIPTION:If you are in business with other people\, the reality is that at some point\, you will not be. As with any personal or professional part nership\, communication is key. By working together to create a buy-sell a greement – before someone leaves the business – you can create a stron g foundation for your partnership and ensure that you are starting on the same page.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.w isc.edu/buy-sell/ SUMMARY:Protecting Your Business Partnership: Buy-Sell Agreements URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/buy-sell/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217154@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T130000 DESCRIPTION:Stepping into the world of business ownership brings with it th e critical responsibility of understanding and managing business taxes. Wh ether you’re a fledgling entrepreneur\, a freelancer transitioning to a formal business entity\, or a small business owner\, grasping the basics o f business taxation is essential for legal compliance and financial optimi zation. This foundational webinar is tailored to demystify the basic conce pts of business and self-employment taxes.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb .wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/manage-your-business/business-taxe s-101-a-beginners-guide-to-navigating-self-employment-and-small-business-t axes/ SUMMARY:Business Taxes 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating Self-Employm ent and Small-Business Taxes URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/manage-your-business/business-taxes-101 -a-beginners-guide-to-navigating-self-employment-and-small-business-taxes/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217155@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T113000 DESCRIPTION:\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc. wisc.edu/tax-seminar-new-biz/ SUMMARY:Wisconsin Tax Seminar for New Businesses URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/tax-seminar-new-biz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217156@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T120000 DESCRIPTION:In this series of four financial management classes\, you will learn how to set up financial records\, how to use and analyze financial s tatements to make decisions\, how to create budgets to for profitability a nd how to manage cash flow.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nUR L: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/financial-management/ SUMMARY:Intermediate Financial Management URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/financial-management/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217157@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T180000 DESCRIPTION:Biz Smart Sprint is your introduction into the world of entrepr eneurship. In this live\, virtual 6-week course\, you will learn the build ing blocks you need to become a successful entrepreneur. Each week\, you ’ll discover the key components you need to start a business\, including the Business Model Canvas business planning tool\, understanding your cus tomers and market\, developing a marketing strategy\, legal and operationa l considerations\, and financial basics.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.w isc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/biz-smart-sprint/ SUMMARY:Biz Smart Sprint URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/biz-smart-sprint/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217158@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T163000 DESCRIPTION:Chances are you’ve heard some positive – and perhaps more d ubious – leadership advice over the years. Yet have you ever taken the t ime to consider how leadership actually looks for YOU? Is there a leadersh ip quote or philosophy that guides your work? What are your top leadership values? What is your primary leadership style\, and when should you adjus t and use the strengths of other styles?\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.w isc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/maximizing-leadership/ SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Leadership Potential URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/maximizing-leadership/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217159@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T163000 DESCRIPTION:For this course\, you will have the opportunity to take the DiS C Personal Profile and use the results to better understand your own commu nication style and strengthen your business relationships by learning how to better communicate with people who have a different style. You will lea ve the session with a personal plan for improving your communication skill s.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/ communication-delegation-skills/ SUMMARY:Communication & Delegation Skills URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/communication-delegation-skills/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217160@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T163000 DESCRIPTION:All leaders experience conflict in one form or another. In this class\, you will learn how to turn conflict into collaborations and reach win-win resolutions. You will see conflict to clarify roles\, relationshi ps\, and heighten creativity. Learning how to reach beyond the impasse and find solutions that work is one of the best tools that leaders can use.\n \nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/posi tive-power-plays-skills-for-conflict-negotiations/ SUMMARY:Positive Power Plays: Skills for Conflict & Negotiation URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/positive-power-plays-skills-for-conflic t-negotiations/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217284@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T144500 DESCRIPTION:In 40+ years of working with entrepreneurs\, we have regularly observed that “the money part” of business planning is often what caus es many business owners and would-be business owners alike the most anxiet y and confusion. Yet the numbers don’t have to intimidate you.\n\nCONTAC T: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/demystifying -pro-forma/ SUMMARY:FORWARD FEST: Demystifying the Pro Forma: Building Financial Projec tions URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/demystifying-pro-forma/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217285@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n Designed for entrepreneur s looking to turn insights into action\, the workshop emphasizes hands-on learning with exercises that guide founders in crafting value-based conver sations\, developing discovery call scripts\, and asking smarter customer- driven questions.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https:/ /sbdc.wisc.edu/forward-fest-practical-tools-for-kickstarting-your-gtm/ SUMMARY:FORWARD FEST: Practical Tools for Kickstarting your GTM URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/forward-fest-practical-tools-for-kickst arting-your-gtm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217286@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T113000 DESCRIPTION:This session cuts through the noise and gives you the clarity y ou need to make smart decisions. You’ll understand the full sales proces s\, what really drives value\, and how to prepare so you don’t lose time \, money\, or opportunities.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nU RL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/forward-fest-commercial-real-estate-leasing-101/ SUMMARY:FORWARD FEST: Commercial Real Estate Leasing 101 URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/forward-fest-commercial-real-estate-lea sing-101/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217287@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T133000 DESCRIPTION:Have you been thinking about turning your hobby into a business \, but aren’t sure where to start? Do you have a side hustle that’s g rown and you want to explore next steps? Are you interested in learning mo re about how to explore a business idea you have? This session will teach you how to use a visual business planning tool call the Business Model Ca nvas.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.e du/side-hustle-to-small-biz/ SUMMARY:FORWARD FEST: From Side Hustle to Small Business URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/side-hustle-to-small-biz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217283@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T103000 DESCRIPTION:While tax planning is a regular part of every entrepreneur’s work cycle\, value planning may have a bigger long-term impact. Given that your business is likely your largest asset\, wouldn’t you want to maxim ize its value?\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sb dc.wisc.edu/value-planning/ SUMMARY:I’m Doing Everything! How Value Planning Reduces Panic and Builds Value URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/value-planning/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T030159 UID:217161@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T103000 DESCRIPTION:For a business owner\, retirement often translates into selling your business. Even if you never plan on selling\, building your business as though you will sell someday will ensure more efficient operations\, c learer business trends\, a cleaner financial picture\, and better standard operating procedures – all key qualities for both effective ongoing ope rations and value drivers for the future.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb. wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/value-planning/ SUMMARY:I’m Doing Everything! How Value Planning Reduces Panic & Builds V alue URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/value-planning/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR