The gender question is asked in the business intake questionnaire to gather demographic
information about the business owner or representative. This information helps in understanding
the diversity and representation of businesses in the directory

The race question is asked in the business intake questionnaire to gather demographic
information about the business owner or representative. This information helps in understanding
the diversity and representation of businesses in the directory.

When describing your business for the directory, you should include relevant details such as the
nature of your business, products or services offered, target market, unique selling points, and
any other information that can help potential customers understand what your business is about.

A SIC code, which stands for Standard Industrial Classification, is a classification system used
to categorize and identify various industries and businesses based on their primary economic
activity. Like a NACIS code, they may help entities source products and services. A SIC code is
different from a NACIS code. SIC codes consist of a series of four-digit numerical codes that
correspond to specific industry sectors. Here is an example of a SIC code: 8742-Management
Consulting Services. For specific details about SIC codes, you can visit the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) website at OSHA SIC Manual.

The form doesn't specify whether multiple options can be selected for the NAICS sector
question. You should choose the one option that best represents the primary sector of your
business. For more information visit the NAICS codes on the Census Bureau’s website at North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Please gather your NAICS code as many
entities that are looking to source a particular product or service may search for a business
using this code. Please note that a NAICS code is different from a Standard Industrial
Classification (SIC) code.

If your business does not have a website, provide alternative online presence information such
as social media profiles or other relevant online platforms where potential customers can access
information about your business. If this does not apply to your business, enter N/A.

You can find the exact year your business was established in your Articles of Organization. In
Wisconsin, you can visit https://www.wdfi.org/apps/corpsearch/search.aspx to find this
information. If you do not have articles of organization, visit www.wdfi.org to learn more.

Yes, you can select multiple options for the region question if your business is located in a
region that overlaps

Yes, you can submit the form without a logo. Uploading a logo for your business is a
recommended step to enhance your brand's visibility and recognition in the directory. If you
don't have a logo readily available, consider creating one to establish a strong visual identity for
your business

When determining the number of employees for your business, count all individuals who are
currently employed by your business, including full-time, part-time, and contract employees.
Exclude the business owner if they are not considered an employee.

We advise reviewing your responses carefully before submission to ensure accuracy. If you
need to make any changes or corrections, create a member profile to log into the business hub.
If you choose not to create a profile, please reach out to our support team for further assistance
by email: Info@widen.biz.

The logo should have a ratio of 1:1, meaning the width and height should be equal. For
example, a logo with dimensions of 500 pixels by 500 pixels would meet the 1:1 ratio
requirement.

To maintain consistency and visual appeal, we require logos to have a 1:1 aspect ratio. If your
logo doesn't meet this requirement, you may need to resize or crop it to achieve the desired
dimensions before uploading it to the form.