A keystone of the SBDC program is the counseling service we provide for small business owners and managers for their unique, day-to-day management issues. SBDC counselors understand small business and the problems owners face. Counseling is usually done in person, by appointment, but telephone and e-mail counseling are possible. Business owners seeking counseling are asked to complete a brief counseling request form and a counseling agreement with their counselor that describes how they will work together.

At the University of Wisconsin-Superior Small Business Development Center, our counselors work with you providing practical, hands-on small business assistance, either long-term or one-time one-on-one confidential counseling service. Access to other business service providers who help inventors (WISC) and manufacturers (WMEP); as well as various technical experts and informational data bases (WISTIP). Member of the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network Business research.

Take advantage of one-on-one counseling at no charge to help you develop skills in:

Business and product feasibility, business planning, buying and selling a business, financial statement analysis, marketing your products and services, employee issues, accounting and taxation, and business loan procedures.

Counseling services for those within the eight-county service area of Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Sawyer and Washburn are provided by Julianne Raymond.

Call 800-410-8351, 715-394-8351 or  e-mail for an appointment.