Small Business Institute

Co-sponsored with Programs in Business Administration

The Small Business Institute (SBI) offers personalized, confidential business assistance through the efforts of upper-class business students. The team works with you on a project of your choice. These teams are under direct faculty and/or staff supervision.

Since 1984, over 175 local businesses and 500 students have participated in the SBI program through the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Students receive credit and Green Bay area businesses receive assistance and support for new projects, new ideas and new ventures.

What the SBI Can Do For You:

analyze business operations
provide analysis and research of new ideas
provide statistical information for market analysis
provide a comprehensive written report with recommendations for improvement

SBI projects include assistance with business systems, such as:

accounting systems
business plan preparation
marketing strategies
market analysis
record keeping systems
employee training
business surveys
aid in selling to the government
computer systems
aid in identifying international markets

What some of the SBI clients have said about their projects and students:

"Students did an excellent job. Creative work was good."

"Student has a very good grasp of business. It's no wonder that her own business is doing so well!"

"It is obvious they worked very hard to meet our objectives and expectations - which they did. A great value! I have and will continue to recommend the program."

How To Become Part of the Program:

If you are a small business (less than 500 employees) and are interested in participating in this program, please contact:

Christina Trombley
Director

E-Mail: tromblec@uwgb.edu
Phone: (920) 496-2117