Always Ready: Getting Ready

Getting started in your small business journey can be dauntingā€¦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? Whatā€™s a business plan and why do you need one? What are the various types of legal business […]

Always Ready: Lending

The Iowa Center 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

As a small business owner, you wonā€™t ever really know the unexpected challenges or opportunities that await you in life and business. Always Ready: Lending is a working session for you to learn how to financially prepare your small business for the next step in your journey. The Iowa Center staff will show you what […]

CIRAS Marketing AI Working Group

Iowa State Research Park Core Facility 1805 Collaboration Place, Ames, IA, United States

The CIRAS Marketing AI Working Group is an open, collaborative community dedicated to exploring the intersection of marketing and artificial intelligence. Each month, marketing professionals, AI enthusiasts, and industry leaders gather virtually and in person to discuss the latest advancements in AI tools and techniques that impact marketing. Meetings cover trending topics like generative AI […]

$25

Always Ready: Financials

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, you might not know how crucial having the right financial documents are to your success. Join The Iowa Center staff as we go over […]

Virtual Coffee Break – Decoding Meta for Small Businesses

Looking to harness the power of Meta? Whether new to the concept or seeking deeper insights, this session will demystify Meta and show you practical ways to leverage it for your business. Virtual: Wednesday, January 15th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am Register: https://indianhills.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=2876

Always Ready: Credit

The Iowa Center 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

Understanding your Personal Credit and How to Establish Business Credit.Ā Ā  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 used by lenders and creditors to assess your creditworthiness and determine whether to lend you money or extend […]

Always Ready: Business Plan

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 completing your plan and taking the next steps towards business ownership. Also connect with other aspiring small business owners to refine your business […]

Always Ready: Marketing

The Iowa Center 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or small business owner looking to make a big impact with a limited marketing budget? Look no further than ā€œMarketing for Startups with a Small Budget ā€“ A Blueprint for Small Business Marketing.ā€ This course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and strategies needed to effectively market your […]

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