Small Business Essential: 10 Common Pitfalls to Starting a Business

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Presenter: Mark Juffernbruch, Client Services Coach at The Iowa Center Date: September 27, 2022 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Online Registration: Click Here Join us as we discuss the 10 common pitfalls to starting a business. Things to watch for or keep in mind when starting a small business. *** About Our Speaker...Mark Juffernbruch, J.D., C.P.A. Mark's career includes over 30 years of work in various business and business development areas. Most of these years have been spent working with and teaching others the technical and soft-skills involved in becoming a successful business leader. As a tenured professor and a transformational and cross-functional communicator, I am confident this is the organization and role for me. Mark’s primary role at The Iowa Center ​​is to work directly with clients to help expand their knowledge on owning and operating a small business in Iowa. Click here to register!   

Always Ready: Financials

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Presenter: TJ Daniels, WBC Program Director & Alex Polzin, Dir of Finance & Administration Date: September 28, 2022 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Location: Online Register: Here 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: Financials 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 you need to do to always be ready to make financial moves in your business, including applying for a loan or buying/selling new goods. This class is especially for you if you’ve ever been denied a loan or need a helping hand to get your financials on track. About our speakers TJ Daniels is the official cheerleader of The Iowa Center. She’s a vibrant supporter of our mission, programs, clients and staff. As a Certified Credit Counselor, she assists clients with their credit, budget, financial statements and so much more. She also works with our lending programs assisting clients from start to finish, and often times well after the loan has closed making many friendships along the way. Alex is responsible for Iowa Center accounting and governmental reporting, he also helps with lending and education programs provided by the Iowa Center. Click here to register!  

Event Series DreamMaker Virtual

DreamMaker Virtual

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Day/Time: Thursdays, 9:00 - 11:00 am Location: Online Cost: $250 To begin the registration process: Registration is full--please check back for the next session Writing a business plan can be intimidating. You're juggling market research with competitor analysis, financial projections with marketing strategies. With so much to consider and organize, it's easy to lose your drive. DreamMaker Virtual makes it simpler. Here's what you'll do during this 8-week online course: Work to develop your business plan Access online material as well as group + one-on-one virtual support Build your professional network Connect with others working toward the goal of business ownership Learn from guest mentors (including CPAs, attorneys, marketing experts and other small business owners) Class meets weekly online from 9 am to 11 am on Thursdays for 8 weeks.  Cost: $250 (inquire about payment plans available) What we cover: Creating a business plan Delivering the story of your business Targeted Small Business Access to capital Small business banking Taxes Legal considerations Insurance Leasing contacts Understanding profit margin Setting your price point Target audience Marketing Outreach strategy Social media and deciding what works for you The session is full. Please check back for the next session.   

Event Series FocusME

FocusME

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Presenter: Michelle Rembert, Founder of Momentom3 Mind Body & Beyond, LLC Date: October 4 - November 22, 2022 Time: Tuesdays from 9:00 - 10:30 am Location: Online  Cost: $99 FocusME provides a space for working women to support each other with connections and accountability as each sets her own professional and personal goals. New groups form every quarter and meet once per week for 8 weeks. Each is led by a facilitator whose role is to organize the group around weekly themes and to push each participant to achieve what she sets forth. As a participant, you will: Lean on each other, give advice, share connections and experiences. Do business with each other if/when appropriate, all while connecting with other women and resources. Be a source of support, referrals, and networking: the focus is on personal development that will impact your growth. Spend time and emphasis on topics such as goal setting, pitching your ideas, prioritization and time management. Cost to participate is $99 (inquire about payment options) and includes eight weeks of small group meetings.  Interested? This session is full. Please check back for the next available session.  About our speaker Drawing on more than 25 years in healthcare, leadership development, and facilitation, Michelle Rembert inspires and supports individuals to create personal and professional lives they love. She blends her background in healthcare with powerful coaching strategies to address mind body & beyond! Her unique background and training approach, helps others to gain deep clarity on where they are now, where they want to be, and how they will get there. Michelle is the founder of Momentom3 Mind Body & Beyond, LLC, through which she offers individual coaching, small group coaching, and speaking/workshop facilitation. Michelle is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaches Federation and she is...

Event Series Small Biz Accountability Group

Small Biz Accountability Group

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

Small Business Accountability Group is a weekly group that meets both in person and online. About this event Join us as we reach our goals together weekly! An accountability group is where entrepreneurs meet to share their business goals, report successes, share knowledge, and support each other in reaching those goals. More importantly, it's about crucially holding each other accountable for achieving them. We will start each session with letting everyone know what our goal is for that session. Getting thru emails, Social media posts, bookkeeping and we can work quietly or chat on the side. Availability to meet in person as well as over zoom. Tuesdays from 11am to Noon. **If you want to attend more than one session, you do not have to register more than once. The same zoom link will be used for each session. And you're always welcome to join us in person at The Iowa Center!** Click here to register! 

Event Series DreamMaker Virtual

DreamMaker Virtual

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Day/Time: Thursdays, 9:00 - 11:00 am Location: Online Cost: $250 To begin the registration process: Registration is full--please check back for the next session Writing a business plan can be intimidating. You're juggling market research with competitor analysis, financial projections with marketing strategies. With so much to consider and organize, it's easy to lose your drive. DreamMaker Virtual makes it simpler. Here's what you'll do during this 8-week online course: Work to develop your business plan Access online material as well as group + one-on-one virtual support Build your professional network Connect with others working toward the goal of business ownership Learn from guest mentors (including CPAs, attorneys, marketing experts and other small business owners) Class meets weekly online from 9 am to 11 am on Thursdays for 8 weeks.  Cost: $250 (inquire about payment plans available) What we cover: Creating a business plan Delivering the story of your business Targeted Small Business Access to capital Small business banking Taxes Legal considerations Insurance Leasing contacts Understanding profit margin Setting your price point Target audience Marketing Outreach strategy Social media and deciding what works for you The session is full. Please check back for the next session.   

Event Series FocusME

FocusME

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Presenter: Michelle Rembert, Founder of Momentom3 Mind Body & Beyond, LLC Date: October 4 - November 22, 2022 Time: Tuesdays from 9:00 - 10:30 am Location: Online  Cost: $99 FocusME provides a space for working women to support each other with connections and accountability as each sets her own professional and personal goals. New groups form every quarter and meet once per week for 8 weeks. Each is led by a facilitator whose role is to organize the group around weekly themes and to push each participant to achieve what she sets forth. As a participant, you will: Lean on each other, give advice, share connections and experiences. Do business with each other if/when appropriate, all while connecting with other women and resources. Be a source of support, referrals, and networking: the focus is on personal development that will impact your growth. Spend time and emphasis on topics such as goal setting, pitching your ideas, prioritization and time management. Cost to participate is $99 (inquire about payment options) and includes eight weeks of small group meetings.  Interested? This session is full. Please check back for the next available session.  About our speaker Drawing on more than 25 years in healthcare, leadership development, and facilitation, Michelle Rembert inspires and supports individuals to create personal and professional lives they love. She blends her background in healthcare with powerful coaching strategies to address mind body & beyond! Her unique background and training approach, helps others to gain deep clarity on where they are now, where they want to be, and how they will get there. Michelle is the founder of Momentom3 Mind Body & Beyond, LLC, through which she offers individual coaching, small group coaching, and speaking/workshop facilitation. Michelle is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaches Federation and she is...

Event Series Small Biz Accountability Group

Small Biz Accountability Group

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

Small Business Accountability Group is a weekly group that meets both in person and online. About this event Join us as we reach our goals together weekly! An accountability group is where entrepreneurs meet to share their business goals, report successes, share knowledge, and support each other in reaching those goals. More importantly, it's about crucially holding each other accountable for achieving them. We will start each session with letting everyone know what our goal is for that session. Getting thru emails, Social media posts, bookkeeping and we can work quietly or chat on the side. Availability to meet in person as well as over zoom. Tuesdays from 11am to Noon. **If you want to attend more than one session, you do not have to register more than once. The same zoom link will be used for each session. And you're always welcome to join us in person at The Iowa Center!** Click here to register! 

Small Business Essential: Social Media Best Practices & Effective Advertising Hacks

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Presenter: Mallory Cates & Grace Horak from Blue Compass Date: October 11, 2022 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Online Registration: Click Here Join us as we discuss Social Media Best Practices & Effective Advertising Hacks Key Takeaways: How to get started on social media and choose the best platform for your business Understanding your audience and delivering higher quality content Finding new ways to switch up your posts and get better results Social media advertising best practices and how to be efficient with your budget *** About our speakers... Mallory Cates double majored, earning her B.S. in Marketing and Management from Iowa State University. She writes SEO-focused content pieces, creates effective digital marketing campaigns and executes social media and SEO campaigns to drive traffic back to clients' websites. Mallory is always eager to learn more about the latest trends in SEO and all things digital marketing and loves taking on new challenges. She has been featured in several blogs for her social media and content marketing expertise. Grace Horak graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Apparel Merchandising and a minor in Entrepreneurship. She is steadfast in implementing social media and digital strategies that help clients interact with their target market. What excites her most about her position as a Digital Marketing Associate at Blue Compass is that it combines both her methodical and innovative sides. When she is not at work, she can be found thrifting, with family or watching a show with her boyfriend and cat, Nora. Click here to register!   

Always Ready: Business Plan

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Presenter: Sierra Smith, Client Services Coordinator & Jordan Lloyd, Client Services Coordinator  Date: October 12, 2022 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am 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 next steps towards business ownership. Also connect with other aspiring small business owners to refine your business ideas as you put them into real plans. About our hosts Sierra and Jordan spend their time at The Iowa Center meeting with new clients to help connect them with the best resources and events for education and advancement. They work to make sure people are aware of the countless opportunities available at The Iowa Center and in the community. Click here to register! 

Event Series DreamMaker Virtual

DreamMaker Virtual

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Day/Time: Thursdays, 9:00 - 11:00 am Location: Online Cost: $250 To begin the registration process: Registration is full--please check back for the next session Writing a business plan can be intimidating. You're juggling market research with competitor analysis, financial projections with marketing strategies. With so much to consider and organize, it's easy to lose your drive. DreamMaker Virtual makes it simpler. Here's what you'll do during this 8-week online course: Work to develop your business plan Access online material as well as group + one-on-one virtual support Build your professional network Connect with others working toward the goal of business ownership Learn from guest mentors (including CPAs, attorneys, marketing experts and other small business owners) Class meets weekly online from 9 am to 11 am on Thursdays for 8 weeks.  Cost: $250 (inquire about payment plans available) What we cover: Creating a business plan Delivering the story of your business Targeted Small Business Access to capital Small business banking Taxes Legal considerations Insurance Leasing contacts Understanding profit margin Setting your price point Target audience Marketing Outreach strategy Social media and deciding what works for you The session is full. Please check back for the next session.   

Learning Lab: Iowa Sales Tax Update

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

Learning Lab is a unique opportunity to work directly with local experts and get one:one hands on experience. Join us at The Iowa Center for this networking and learning experience!  Topic: Iowa Sales Tax Update Register now! On June 17, 2022, Governor Reynolds signed a bill that changed filing and payment requirements for sales, use, and excise taxes in Iowa. The three key changes of this legislation include:  Sales and use taxes will be combined into one permit and filed using one return. Filing frequencies have changed for sales, use, and excise taxes.  Deposit payments are no longer required.    Click here to register! 

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