The Small Business Development Center is compiled by the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.  It includes links to "business advising and information resources," "business outreach programs," "economic indicator data," and "area research."  The business advising and information resources includes guides on business regulations and a timeline for starting a business.  The economic indicator data section includes links to:  U.S. economic information, Wisconsin employment and earnings, Winona economic indicators, Consumer Price Index (CPI), and weekly interest rates.

Corporate Registration Information System

This site allows you to search for Wisconsin business name availability.

Wisconsin Business Services

Wisconsin Business Services offers to those who are interested in doing business in Wisconsin, links to the state agencies, resources, programs and information that you'll need.

Wisconsin Business Wizard

Find out what kind of licenses are needed for a small business, what financing options are available from the state, which regulations will apply and what kind of business structure is appropriate.

Wisconsin Department of Commerce

The business topics section is offered through the Department of Commerce web site.  It includes informational articles, resources, and tools on a variety of subjects:  expanding a business, financing a business, international business property, programs for disadvantaged entrepreneurs, choosing Wisconsin as a business location, starting a business in Wisconsin, technical resources for business, and business statistics and data.

Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions

Wisconsin's Corporate Registration Information System can be searched to find a particular corporation or to be sure a business name is unique to the state. The site also includes links to printable forms for registering a corporation in the state.