Events for November 10, 2026

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 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 crucial having the right financial documents are to your success. Join The Iowa Center staff as we go over the most useful and important financial documents for your small business. We will discuss and define: Income Statement/Profit and Loss Statement Cash Flow Statement Balance Sheet Accounts Receivable Budget Click here to register!

      Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:30pm Location: 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here As your business grows, so do your financial needs. Excel and QuickBooks can both help you manage your business finances, but knowing which tool is right for you can make managing your business a little easier. In this class, The Iowa Center staff will walk you through the differences between Excel and QuickBooks, including the benefits, limitations, costs, and best uses of each. We’ll explore when Excel may be the right fit, when QuickBooks may better meet your needs, and what to consider as your business grows. We’ll also discuss how you can make the transition from Excel to QuickBooks when the time comes. Click here to register! 

      Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Location: Online Register: Here Growing your business means reaching new customers in meaningful ways. In this session, you'll explore marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness, connect with your target audience, and support long-term growth. Learn how to create a marketing plan that can scale alongside your business and measure the impact of your efforts. What You'll Learn Understand the role marketing plays in business growth. Identify and reach new target markets. Create a scalable marketing strategy with measurable results. Click here to register!