Date: October 30, 2023 Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Location: Online Registration: Click Here Work for Yourself@50+ is a webinar to help you gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. The decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. Work for Yourself@50+ breaks the choices down for older adults in an approachable way through five steps: 1. A careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks of working for yourself 2. Exercises to help develop the self-employment idea 3. A realistic overview of what it takes to pursue a self-employment opportunity 4. Guidance to help avoid pitfalls and scams 5. Ways to find trustworthy support and services This is an online webinar. In order to access the webinar, you will need to use either a computer, tablet for smartphone. You will receive instructions on how to join the webinar in your registration confirmation or your reminder email that will go out prior to the webinar. Please do not share the webinar access information with anyone who is not already registered. Click here to register!    The Iowa Center Women's Business Center is funded in part by U.S. Small Business Administration.

Presenter: Sara Dosen + Mike Braun Date: Tuesday, October 31 2023 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here Have you been using QuickBooks for a while, but aren't sure how to make the most of it? Or are you brand new to tracking transactions? In this session, we'll make sure you know how to make QuickBooks work for you. In this course, we'll review: Tracking business transactions; business bank account and credit cards, record retention, suggested accounting software packages; monthly reporting; Typical business expenses, rules, recordkeeping requirements. Join our presenters Sara Dosen and Mike Braun from CliftonLarsonAllen in The Iowa Center office! Click here to register!

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, November 7 2023 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 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!

Presenter: Sara Dosen  Date: Tuesday, November 7 2023 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here Learning best practices around paying yourself and your employees is crucial as a small business owner looking to expand and succeed. The Iowa Center team and our expert presenters will walk you through Payroll 101. In this course, we'll review: Employee vs independent contractor, employing family members (children), common payroll issues and errors. Join our presenter Sara Dosen from CliftonLarsonAllen in The Iowa Center office! Click here to register!

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm 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!

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 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: Mitch Boeck + Jenica Minor Date: Tuesday, November 14 2023 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here Taxes are a big part of setting up your business for success. Let's make sure yours are set up correctly. In this course, we'll review the different types of business for federal income tax (Sole Proprietor, Partnerships, S Corps and C Corps, etc.), along with the advantages of each and what to consider when choosing which is best for your business. Join our presenters Mitch Boeck and Jenica Minor from CliftonLarsonAllen in The Iowa Center office! Click here to register!

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Location: Virtual Register: Here Understanding your Personal Credit and How to Establish Business Credit.   Did you know that when you apply for a small business loan 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 extend credit. Understanding your personal credit is an essential part of managing your finances and achieving your financial goals. We will also discuss everything you need to know about building personal credit for your business, including why it's important, how to get started, and best practices for maintaining good credit!  Click here to register!

          Presenter: David Tracy of Nothgate Marketing Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Location: Online Register: Here Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or small business owner looking to make a big impact with a limited marketing budget? Look no further than "Marketing for Startups with a Small Budget - A Blueprint for Small Business Marketing." This course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and strategies needed to effectively market your startup or small business without breaking the bank. In today's competitive business landscape, creativity and resourcefulness can be your greatest assets, and this course will show you how to leverage them to achieve remarkable marketing results. Throughout this course, you will delve into innovative, cost-effective marketing techniques tailored specifically for startups and small businesses. From crafting a compelling brand story and harnessing the power of social media to mastering guerrilla marketing tactics and optimizing your online presence, you'll gain a comprehensive toolkit for maximizing your marketing efforts on a shoestring budget. Join us on a journey to discover how to reach your target audience, generate leads, and build a loyal customer base, all while managing your resources efficiently. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid blueprint for navigating the world of marketing as a small business, setting you on a path toward sustainable growth and success. Don't let a limited budget hold you back – learn how to market smarter, not harder, and watch your business thrive. Click here to register!

Date: Thursday, November 16 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here Come celebrate with The Iowa Center staff and network with our clients, coaches and supporters as we introduce our new curriculum of advanced business courses! Our staff and expert volunteers will be rolling out new courses over the next several months based on the Five Business Fundamentals (Strong Financials; Planning and Strategy; Human Human Resources; Legal and Compliance; Marketing). Come learn more about how these new courses will benefit small business owners and the larger Iowan community as we strive to provide entrepreneurs with the skills and resources they need to turn their dreams into plans. The Iowa Center Women’s Business Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration. Click here to register!

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Time: 12:00am - 1:00pm 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!