"With the help of SBDC business student interns and the other resources that the SBDC provided, I was able to see what my competition was doing, what the standard expectations of my industry are and where I need to be to have the competitive edge." - Cheryl Sment of Interstate Sealant & Concrete Inc.
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Competitive Edge
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Eye Opener
"The Business Plan Boot Camp was a real eye-opener in terms of letting you know that you can't just turn the key and go." - Roy Magsamen, RM Small Engine Repair, LLC -
Future Development
“Bud helped me get my financials into a pro forma that I could use to get financing for the capital equipment I needed for my business. He has been very influential as far as introducing me to potential customers and government entities." - Dr. William Hubbard founder of Cytophil, a medical device development and manufacturing company
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Results
"Our company is very pleased and excited with the results. It’s even more exciting to see an increase in our revenue stream. It couldn’t have come at a better time. For 20 years, I did not know about the SBDC. I want other Wisconsin businesses to know about and take advantage of this great resource.”
Gary Kuehneman, Director of Business Development for Schenck AccuRate
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 The Wisconsin Innovation Service Center (WISC) specializes in new product and invention assessments and market expansion opportunities for innovative manufacturers, technology businesses, and independent inventors. Since 1980, WISC has researched the viability of over 8,000 projects. Technical experts and researchers use an extensive array of resources to analyze information on technical feasibility, existing patents, market size, competitive intensity, demand trends, and other areas. WISC offers a variety of other research products that cover product feasibility, competitive intelligence, distributor assessment, customer satisfaction, and licensing partnerships. WISC takes pride in an extremely high rate of client satisfaction. Nearly 75 percent of clients have been referred by former clients and professionals. For an affordable fee, WISC provides companies with enough information for improved product and market development decisions. For more information, visit the WISC website. Contact: Ronald "Bud" Gayhart, Director
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Small Business Development Center
address: 1200 Hyland Hall, UW-Whitewater, Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190 phone: 262-472-3217 fax: 262-472-1600 email: ask-sbdc@uww.edu
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. All SBA funded programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact: Kaia Fowler, SBDC, 1200 Hyland Hall, UW-Whitewater, Whitewater WI 53190. An EEO/AA employer, the University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements.