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.   

Learning Lab: Profit and Loss Statements

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: Profit and Loss Statements Register now! 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: Profit and Loss Statements Join us for a hands on experience with local area experts on creating and/or updating your profit and loss statements. You bring in your information and we will help you get it done! Click here to register! 

The Story of The East Village

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

Presenters: Small Business Owners in The East Village Date: November 4, 2022 Time: 12 – 1pm Location: The Iowa Center (2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312) Register: Online Join us for “The Story Of,” a monthly series offered at The Iowa Center, focused on Iowa entrepreneurs and small business owners making their mark in our communities. Treat yourself to this time each month to rekindle your entrepreneurial spirit and connect with others. Join us in person at The Iowa Center on November 4, 2022 at 12pm to hear the exciting entrepreneurial journeys of some small business owners in The East Village. After they share their stories there will be time to network with speakers and each other while enjoying treats from Scenic Bakery. “The Story Of…The East Village” panel will include: Liz Lidgett of Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design, Julie Lyle of Indie House, Teresa Adams-Tompka of Kitchen Collage, Karen Brady & Arin Wiebers of Ephemera, Luke Dickens of Vinyl Cup Records, and our moderator China Wong of SALON SPA W. Some of the many topics that will be discussed will be: How each business owner got their start. What advice they have for new and growing small businesses in Iowa. How is small business preparing for this holiday season? What’s happening in the East Village in November? How is the economy impacting holiday planning? Are shoppers back in person or still want curbside pick-up and online? Register here!   

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: Year-end Tax Planning for Small Businesses

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Presenter: Max Miller, CPA from McGowen & Associates Date: November 15, 2022 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Online Registration: Click Here Join us as we discuss year-end tax planning for small businesses. Topics also discussed will be the importance of: Review year-to-date financials How does income compare to budget? Prior year? How does personal income impact overall tax situation? Do you need to make an estimated tax payment prior to year-end? How can large purchases impact tax situation? Could be equipment or bonuses/retirement contributions Review old receivables Make sure payroll reports have been filed timely Gather information for any 1099 reporting S Corporation considerations *** About Our Speaker...Max Miller, CPA Max Miller is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with McGowen & Associates in Clive, IA, a firm specializing in individual and small business tax planning and consulting. He has over 12 years’ professional experience ranging from private industry accounting to trust/estate administration to public accounting. A majority of his experience is with helping clients with individual and small business tax issues. Max is also an active mentor and board member with Everybody Wins Iowa, a reading/mentoring nonprofit in Central Iowa. Click here to register!   

Always Ready: Business Plan

Webinar Online, Des Moines, IA, United States

Presenter: Sierra Smith, Client Services Coordinator  Date: November 16, 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 spends her time at The Iowa Center meeting with new clients to help connect them with the best resources and events for education and advancement. She works 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.   

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