Free small business help in Wisconsin
10 office and chapter listings serving Wisconsin. Choose an office below and confirm its service area before making an appointment.
Ask for free counseling or mentoring. Some workshops and other services have fees; confirm the cost before registering.
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Small Business Development Centers
Small Business Development Centers help owners start, manage and grow businesses, including business planning and financing questions. State and regional network offices can connect you with a local adviser.
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Wisconsin SBDC
Madison, Wisconsin
State or regional network office
SCORE mentors
SCORE connects small business owners with volunteer mentors for advice on starting and running a business. Mentoring is available online as well as through local chapters.
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SCORE Northeast Wisconsin
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Service area: Serving Northeast Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE WI chapter directory
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SCORE South Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Service area: Serving the Southern, Western and Northwestern parts of the Badger State.
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE WI chapter directory
Women’s Business Centers
Women’s Business Centers provide business advice and training, with a focus on women starting or growing businesses. Ask about business plans, financing and local programs.
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Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation
Hayward, Wisconsin
Listed by WWBIC office contacts , WWBIC 2025 resource guide
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Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Listed by WWBIC office contacts , WWBIC 2025 resource guide
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Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation
Madison, Wisconsin
Listed by WWBIC office contacts , WWBIC 2025 resource guide
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Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Listed by WWBIC office contacts , WWBIC 2025 resource guide
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Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation
Racine, Wisconsin
Listed by WWBIC office contacts , WWBIC 2025 resource guide
Veterans Business Outreach Centers
VBOCs offer business counseling, training and referrals for veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. Many centers serve several states.
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Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Service area: Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Listed by SBA Resource Partners and VBOC directory
APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs)
APEX Accelerators help businesses pursue government contracts, including registrations, finding opportunities and preparing bids. Native American APEX programs focus on Native-owned businesses.
No individual office is recorded here yet. Use the official locator below to find the center serving your city or county.
SBA district offices
SBA district offices explain SBA programs and connect businesses with local counseling partners, lenders and other assistance. Contact the office serving your county.
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SBA Wisconsin District Office
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Listed by SBA district office directory , SBA Wisconsin District
Get free help applying
Ask whether the center can help with your application, business plan or financial projections. APEX Accelerators focus on government contracts. Services depend on your business and the center’s service area.
These listings come from official directories and organization websites. SBDC entries include state and regional network offices. Women’s Business Center and APEX office listings are a selection; use the official locators for additional offices. Confirm contact details and county coverage before visiting.