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Within the State of Wisconsin, there are many sources of free and inexpensive assistance to help you assess need, seek financing, and address legal and policy issues. Here are some which are available state-wide. Be sure to check with local business and economic assistance groups as well.

Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (CCR&Rs):
Every county is served by a CCR&R agency. They maintain databases on all regulated care in the counties they serve, and are a good source of information on supply vs. demand, child care rates and wages, types of child care most often requested, and local resources and issues. Check locally on which CCR&R serves your community.  

Bureau of Regulation and Licensing
For information about licensing, contact your nearest Regional Licensing Office or visit:  www.dcf.wisconsin.gov/childcare

Northeastern Region 1-920-448-5312
200 N. Jefferson, Suite 411 Green Bay, WI 54301

Northern Region 1-715-365-2500
2187 North Stevens Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501

Southeastern Region 1-262-521-5100
141 NW Barstow St., Room 104, Waukesha, WI 53188-3789

Southern Region 1-608-266-2900
1 West Wilson Street, Room 655, Madison, WI 53708-8947

Western Region 1-715-836-2185
610 Gibson St., Suite 2, Eau Claire, WI 54701-3696

The Business Assistance Program: 1-608-250-6006 or www.wisbar.org
Sponsored by the State Bar of Wisconsin.
Offers up to two free hours of counseling services, from a business lawyer, to small and emerging businesses.

US Small Business Administration Resources: 1-608-264-5261
212 E. Washington, Room 213, Madison WI 53703
SBA Web site: www.sbaonline.sba.gov
Many programs and services are available.
Contact the Madison District Office for information about all 72 Wisconsin counties.

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives), an SBA program:
Several of these are located around the state. Retired executives offer free counseling to individuals or groups interested in starting a new business.

Madison chapter: 1-608-263-7680.

University of Wisconsin Extension Small Business Development Center: 1-608-263-7794
432 North Lake Street, Room 425, Madison WI 53706

Eleven of the four-year campuses of the UW System have a Small Business Development Center. Together, they serve all Wisconsin counties. They provide a variety of services, including giving free advice to newly forming and established businesses. Business management courses are offered at moderate fees.
SBDC state office: 1-608-263-7794 (or) 1-800-419-5018
http://www.uwex.edu/sbdc

Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) 1-414-372-2070 or www.wwbic.com
1915 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212
An economic development corporation which provides quality business education, technical assistance and access to capital through their lending programs.

Wisconsin Department Of Commerce Publications:
1-800-HELPBUSiness • (1-800-435-7288) or www.commerce.state.wi.us
There are many helpful resources available. These materials are also available by mail, if you phone the "800" number above.

 

DETAILS NEEDED TO REFINE FINANCIAL PLANNING

Build Your Business
www.wisconsin.gov/state/byb
This site provides information to seriously plan and prepare for the start or expansion of a business.

Incorporation / Registration of a Business Name or Limited Partnership:
Contact: Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions 1-800-261-9555 or www.wdfi.org
or visit Wisconsin's Build Your Business website:
www.wisconsin.gov/state/byb/name.html
315 W. Washington Avenue, 3rd floor
P.O. Box 7846, Madison, WI 53707

Unemployment Compensation:
Contact: Department of Workforce Development 1-608-266-3100 or Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance Division
201 E. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 7905, Madison, WI 53707

Wages and Hours:
Contact: Department of Workforce Development 1-608-266-6860 or Equal Rights Division
201 E. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 7905, Madison, WI 53707

Withholding Tax:
Contact: Department of Revenue 1-608-266-2776 or Withholding Tax Frequently Asked Questions -Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Income, Sales, Inheritance and Excise Tax Division, Compliance Bureau
P.O. Box 8902, Madison, WI 53708

Workers’ Compensation:
Contact: Department of Workforce Development, 1-608-266-1340 or Worker's Compensation Division Program Page
Workers’ Compensation Division
201 E. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 7901, Madison, WI 53707

Workplace Posters:
Contact: Department of Workforce Development, 1-608-266-1785 or State of Wisconsin Dept. of Workforce Development Workplace Posters
Communications and Education Services "Frequently Asked Questions " pamphlet describes what posters are required to be displayed, and how to obtain them.

OTHER RESOURCES USEFUL FOR PLANNING A CHILD CARE BUSINESS

Child Care Information Center (CCIC) 1-608-224-5388
2109 S. Stoughton Road, Madison, WI 53716 1-800-362-7353 or www.dpi.state.wi.us/ccic
A state funded library of books, videotapes, audiocassettes, articles and brochures on all aspects of child care and child development in Wisconsin. Most are free; for books and tapes lent, the only cost is return postage.

Child Care Law Center
22 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 1-415-495-5498 or www.childcarelaw.org
Legal service intake hours for legal questions regarding child care are Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 am to 12 noon (Pacific Time Zone). Identify the call as a "service call" and a paralegal will provide advice.

The Foundation Center
79 Fifth Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 1003 1-212-620-4230 or www.fdncenter.org
Help in obtaining information about grants and foundations.

The Grantsmanship Center
P.O. Box 17200, Los Angeles, CA 90017 1-800-321-9512 or www.tgci.com
Help in obtaining information about grants and foundations.