Shop Iowa & SBDC Program

Iowa Lakes Community College 1900 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA, United States

Come join us for a short presentation covering:  Introduction of Shop Iowa - A representative from Shop Iowa will represent the online platform, its benefits, and how small businesses can effectively utilize it. Available Support - An Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) representative will be available to assist business owners with signing up for […]

Always Ready: Financials

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: Online 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, you might not know how […]

Always Ready: Credit

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

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 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 […]

Always Ready: Business Plan

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm Location: Online 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 completing your plan and taking the […]

Virtual Coffee Break – Engage Every Generation through Social Media

Discover how to leverage social media to reach new customers, build brand awareness, and drive sales.  This seminar will cover the basics of social media.  You'll also get a breakdown of the top two platforms for each generation, along with actionable advice on how to use them to reach your target audience. Register: https://indianhills.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=3020

Buying and Selling a Small Business

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

Presenter: Michael Dayton Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here Join Michael Dayton from Nyemaster Law Offices at The Iowa Center for Buying and Selling a Small Business! During this one-hour session, we’ll review typical documents you’ll need to exchange during the process of […]

Smart Start Workshop

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

SMART START WORKSHOP Saturday, March 29, 2025 Location: ISU Research Park Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Pl, Ames, IA 50010 Register: https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/smart-start-workshop/ The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance will be hosting a “crash course” workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting a business. You will learn various topics such […]

Understanding Your Business Taxes

SCC CBIZ 111

Income tax, sales tax, payroll tax, and the list goes on for taxes your business pays. Discussion will center on the various business taxes, forms and ways to file and pay the taxes, and things you can do in your record keeping system to better understand and lessen your tax burden. Participants will receive all […]

$99

Marketing Essentials: Entrepreneurship Essentials 2

Unleash the power of marketing with key essentials for making maximum impact Are you ready to embark on a journey toward entrepreneurial excellence? The NIACC Pappajohn Center and SBDC proudly present a transformative 3-part series designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs, business beginners, and those seeking to revitalize their entrepreneurial endeavors. Entrepreneurship Essentials is your guide […]

Financial Essentials: Entrepreneurship Essentials Series 3

Unlock business growth with insight into financial statements and projections The NIACC Pappajohn Center and SBDC proudly present a transformative 3-part series designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs, business beginners, and those seeking to revitalize their entrepreneurial endeavors. Entrepreneurship Essentials is your guide to start mastering the fundamental aspects of business creation, financial management, and effective […]

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