Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm Location: Online Register: Here Getting started in your small business journey can be daunting…let us help you make the process and little easier as we outline some basic steps to Getting Ready! What are the first steps needed to business ownership? […]
Do you have a business idea or looking to purchase a business? This workshop will guide you through what you need to know to launch your business and be successful. Hear from a local entrepreneur about how they started their business and lessons learned along the way. Learn how to create a business plan, conduct […]
In this workshop, business owners will learn the eight parts of a business plan and what to consider when writing a business plan. At the end of the workshop, business owners will have a blueprint or first draft of a business plan. Copy of the recording and materials will be sent to all attendees. Register: […]
Transform your team dynamics with the power of daily huddles! This virtual event explores how these quick, purposeful meetings go beyond performance reviews to foster stronger employee engagement and a positive team culture. Learn how team-developed goals and daily check-ins create meaningful connections, align efforts, and drive progress. Whether you're a manager, team leader, or […]
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here Running a small business requires more than having a passion and a vision. To be successful you need to have your financials in order. Unless you are familiar with bookkeeping basics, […]
Join us for a virtual event focused on creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. In this session, attendees will learn how to identify better and prevent incivility, and will be given the tools to address problematic situations. During this webinar, we’ll explore: The Hidden Costs of Bad Behavior: Understand the significant impact of incivility and […]
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Wednesday, Febuary 12, 2025 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm Location: Virtual Register: Here Understanding your Personal Credit and How to Establish Business Credit.  Did you know that when you apply for a small business loan odds are that you will have to apply using your personal credit? This information is […]
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here Turn your dream into a plan with this small group, one-hour business planning class. The Iowa Center staff will help you kickstart your business plan by providing you a road map on […]
Discover AI-driven marketing tools like automated social media content creation, personalized email campaigns, and customer behavior analytics in this virtual workshop. Learn how these tools can save time, reduce costs, and enhance your marketing efforts—no tech skills required! Register: https://indianhills.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=2953&int_category_id=15&int_sub_category_id=74&int_catalog_id=0
Just Start: Introduction to Entrepreneurship is designed with aspiring entrepreneurs in mind. The only real prerequisites are: having a business idea that you're ready, willing and excited to share and work on, and a willingness to study, shape and fine-tune that idea in a supportive, collaborative and welcoming environment. If you're creative, community-minded, and serious […]
