Event Series DreamMaker Virtual 2023

DreamMaker Virtual 2023

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Day/Time: Thursdays, 9:00 - 11:30 am Location: Online Cost: $250 This cohort 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 11:30 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

Always Ready: Business Plan

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 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. Click here to register! 

Event Series DreamMaker Virtual 2023

DreamMaker Virtual 2023

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Day/Time: Thursdays, 9:00 - 11:30 am Location: Online Cost: $250 This cohort 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 11:30 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

Always Ready: Financials

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: April 12, 2023 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am 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!

Event Series DreamMaker Virtual 2023

DreamMaker Virtual 2023

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Day/Time: Thursdays, 9:00 - 11:30 am Location: Online Cost: $250 This cohort 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 11:30 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

Small Business Essential: Personal Branding vs. Corporate Branding

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

            Presenter: David Tracy, Founder/CEO of Northgate Marketing, Inc. Date: Monday, April 17, 2023 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Online Registration: Click Here The power of branding is telling the world who you are. It’s your image and showcases your personality. Getting this right means that somebody needs to get to know you and then turn that knowledge into opportunities for your target market to gravitate toward. But what is the difference between personal branding and corporate branding? Why are both important? How do they impact your business leads and sales? We'll discover this and more during this exciting workshop! About Our Speaker... David Tracey, Founder/CEO of Northgate Marketing, Inc. David Tracy is an award-winning marketing and advertising strategist with a global client base. His specialty is curating effective, in-depth marketing campaigns that bridge international and cultural gaps. He is well-equipped to dive deep into consumer psychology in order to understand why people from many backgrounds gravitate toward certain aesthetics, design and marketing methodologies, and then translates this into effective brands and marketing strategies. Beyond marketing, as a business consultant he has provided in-depth business coaching to over 100+ start-up companies and businesses that were seeking to scale or transition. With a macro perspective, David evaluates all of the components of the businesses he works with, whether that be corporate culture, HR team building, projections, franchising, or healthy scaling strategies. As a keynote speaker, coach and podcast host, David seeks to empower and inspire individuals and businesses toward an optimized and fruitful future. Click here to register! 

Getting Ready: Starting Your Business

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am Location: Online Register: Here 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 to business ownership? What’s a business plan and why do you need one? What are the various types of legal business entities? How do you register your business? Click here to register!

Event Series DreamMaker Virtual 2023

DreamMaker Virtual 2023

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Day/Time: Thursdays, 9:00 - 11:30 am Location: Online Cost: $250 This cohort 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 11:30 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

Small Business Essential: Grant Writing 101

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

            Presenter: Stephin Dahl, Grant Proposal Writer Date: Monday, April 24, 2023 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Online Registration: Click Here Have you wanted to apply for a small business grant but found the process to be daunting? Have you been denied for a grant and want to try it again? This is the webinar for you! Join The Iowa Center and Stephin Dahl, grant proposal writer, for this informational webinar on grant writing 101. We will discuss the elements of a grant proposal: Introduction/Abstract/Summary Problem Statement/Needs Assessment Implementation Plan Evaluation Plan Budget Business Grant Opportunities Tune in to discover more benefits in the webinar! About Our Speaker... Stein Dahl, Grant Proposal Writer Stevin Dahl is a successful grant proposal writer, grant researcher and direct solicitation fundraiser for 20+ years. He specializes in working with nonprofits and businesses seeking to secure funds from Federal, State, Foundations and Private Fund sources to accomplish fundraising goals and objectives. Click here to register! 

Always Ready: Lending

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am Location: Online Register: Here 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 to business ownership? What’s a business plan and why do you need one? What are the various types of legal business entities? How do you register your business? Click here to register!

Event Series DreamMaker Virtual 2023

DreamMaker Virtual 2023

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Day/Time: Thursdays, 9:00 - 11:30 am Location: Online Cost: $250 This cohort 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 11:30 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

Event Series DreamMaker Virtual 2023

DreamMaker Virtual 2023

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Day/Time: Thursdays, 9:00 - 11:30 am Location: Online Cost: $250 This cohort 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 11:30 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

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