Understanding your Personal Credit and How to Establish Business Credit.  Did you know that when you apply for a small business loan, the 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 […]
Join our interactive hour-long seminar tailored for small business owners. Explore banking services and credit unions, delve into various loan options, and learn the differences between loans and lines of credit. Gain practical insights on preparation steps before meetings and key questions to ask. Elevate your business strategy in just one hour!
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 with a road map for completing your plan and taking the next steps toward business ownership. Also, connect with other aspiring small business owners to refine your […]
Join us for business and career development tips for artists of all disciplines; plus, you’ll get to know your artist neighbors, and we’ll be sharing artist opportunities in our community! Complimentary coffee and pastries will be provided. Date: September 28, 2024 Time: 9:30 – 11:00 Location: ARTSwork office, located inside Mainframe Studios: 900 Keosauqua Way, […]
Join us in October for SheTalks, a celebration of inspiring women in our community! Seven dynamic women will share their stories in a fast-paced, Pecha Kucha-style format: 20 slides, 20 seconds each. Enjoy an evening of networking and engaging presentations, with a cocktail reception to follow. SheTalks will be held at ISU Research Park […]
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 for business ownership? What’s a business plan, and why do you need one? What are the various types of legal business […]
As a small business owner, you won’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 […]
Work for Yourself@50+ is a webinar to help you gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. The decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. Work for Yourself@50+ breaks the choices down for […]
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 is to your success. Join The Iowa Center staff as we go over […]
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 used by lenders and creditors to assess your creditworthiness and determine whether to lend you money or extend […]
