ChallengeHER works specifically with Women-Owned Small Businesses to assist in leveraging federal awards, learn the federal procurement process, and connect with the right people. With this knowledge, you are much better positioned to grow your business and increase your revenue. Information is power! Featuring: Basic Training for Emerging Federal Contractors High-Level Track for Experienced Federal […]

Join us for "SEO Simplified," presented by Sue Pitts, and discover how easy SEO can be! This workshop will demystify SEO and show you how to enhance your online visibility. Learn simple, effective techniques for optimizing your website for search engines and users. We will cover keyword research, on-page, and off-page SEO, and aligning content […]

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 […]

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 […]

Your road map to successfully learning startup strategies, avoiding pitfalls, and crafting a solid business plan. 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 […]

Why should you attend this seminar? If you are an employer who is trying to comply with federal and Iowa state laws regarding your health plan, this is your chance to talk to both federal and state regulators at the same time, in the same place. If you are a third-party administrator or a carrier […]

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, 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 […]