You may be asked for a Certificate of Existence by a lender or if you do business in another state. What exactly is a Certificate of Existence? A Certificate of Existence is simply a document that indicates that your business is properly registered with the state and have followed all state requirements. It serves as …
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When opening a new business, an important step is determining whether the product or service you are selling requires obtaining an Iowa sales tax permit. If you are selling any tangible item, specified digital products, or service that is taxable, you must obtain a sales tax permit. Tangible Products: Iowa law states that tangible items …
Is an SBA 7(a) Loan the Right Business Financing Option for Right Now? With the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) reporting that 92% of small businesses have been negatively impacted by coronavirus pandemic, the Small Business Administration has become an even more critical financial resource. The SBA’s business relief Payroll Protection Program has captured …
In today’s business world, more customers are moving to online purchasing as an alternative to in person transactions. Covid-19 has only increased the amount of online shopping consumers are doing. In Iowa, there are laws that both businesses and individuals must be aware of and in compliance with when selling or purchasing online. Retailers: » …
This summer has been hot. With many days climbing into the upper 80’s and 90’s, it’s hard to find motivation to accomplish any amount of work. All you want to do is hop in the pool, or sit on your couch with a fan. It can even be hard to run a business in this …
Students. The children, teens, and young adults out there in the world trying to learn as much as they can in order to succeed in life. As I am currently one of these, I can say that studying and learning is my job. As I write this post, I am well aware of the fact …
Last time, we looked at some reasons to start thinking about cybersecurity for your business. You may have found yourself asking, “Ok, how can I protect myself?” Below is a high-level overview of three fundamental aspects of cybersecurity, as well as some resources for further study. This technology doesn’t take a genius to understand, just …
Why should a small business need to worry about cybersecurity? Sure, there are hackers and data thieves out there, but they only go after big corporations, right? Some of the numbers regarding the threat to small businesses may surprise you. While you shouldn’t let these statistics paralyze you, or shy away from the competitive advantage …
Crowdfunding has become a popular way of obtaining capital among entrepreneurs. Everything from movies to bottle cutters have gone through the financing process on sites such as Indiegogo and Kickstarter. Many have achieved success this way. Others have failed. Today I want to explain what exactly crowdfunding is, and what the pros and cons of …
