Iowa Center for Economic Success

Always Ready: Getting Ready (In-Person)
2024-11-05 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Iowa Center, 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Tuesday, November 5 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 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!

Always Ready: Lending
2024-11-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, Online, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 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!

Always Ready: Financials (In-Person)
2024-11-12 15:00 - 16:00 | The Iowa Center, 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 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!

Always Ready: Credit
2024-11-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, Online, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 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!

Always Ready: Business Plan (In-Person)
2024-11-19 15:00 - 16:00 | The Iowa Center, 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm
Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
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!

Always Ready: Marketing
2024-11-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, Online, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Virtual
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!

Creatives' Breakfast Club - Intellectual Property & the Arts
2024-11-23 09:30 - 11:00 | ARTSwork office, located inside Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309
Date: November 23, 2024
Time: 9:30 – 11:00
Location: ARTSwork office, located inside Mainframe Studios:
900 Keosauqua Way, Studio 431, Des Moines
Registration: Click Here
Join us for business and career development tips for artists of all disciplines; plus, you’ll get to know your artist neighbors and we’ll be sharing artist opportunities in our community!
Complimentary coffee and pastries will be provided.
Click here to register!

Always Ready: Getting Ready (In-Person)
2024-12-03 15:00 - 16:00 | The Iowa Center, 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Tuesday, December 3 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 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!

Always Ready: Lending
2024-12-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, Online, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 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!

AARP: Work for Yourself at 50+
2024-12-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar, Online, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Date: December 9, 2024
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.

Always Ready: Financials
2024-12-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, Online, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm – 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!

Always Ready: Credit (In-Person)
2024-12-11 15:00 - 16:00 | The Iowa Center, 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
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!

Always Ready: Business Plan
2024-12-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, Online, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm
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!

Always Ready: Marketing (In-Person)
2024-12-19 15:00 - 16:00 | The Iowa Center, 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
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!

Creatives' Breakfast Club - Holiday Gathering/Rapid Fire/Ask Me Anything
2024-12-21 09:30 - 11:00 | ARTSwork office, located inside Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309
Date: December 21, 2024
Time: 9:30 – 11:00
Location: ARTSwork office, located inside Mainframe Studios:
900 Keosauqua Way, Studio 431, Des Moines
Registration: Click Here
Join us for business and career development tips for artists of all disciplines; plus, you’ll get to know your artist neighbors and we’ll be sharing artist opportunities in our community!
Complimentary coffee and pastries will be provided.
Click here to register!

Always Ready: Getting Ready
2025-01-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, Online, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Tuesday, Jan 7, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 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!

Always Ready: Lending (In-Person)
2025-01-08 15:00 - 16:00 | The Iowa Center, 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
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: Lending 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.

Click here to register!

Always Ready: Financials
2025-01-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, Online, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm – 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!

Always Ready: Credit (In-Person)
2025-01-15 15:00 - 16:00 | The Iowa Center, 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
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!

Always Ready: Business Plan
2025-01-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, Online, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm
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!

Always Ready: Marketing (In-Person)
2025-01-23 15:00 - 16:00 | The Iowa Center, 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
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!

Tax Season Kick Off
2025-01-28 08:30 - 10:00 | The Iowa Center, 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Date: Tuesday, January 28
Time: 8:30 – 10:00 am
Location: The Iowa Center Office
2210 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
Register: Here

Tax compliance is the foundation of financial success. Join us for a special tax season kick-off to celebrate our clients’ successes, welcome VITA volunteers, and raise awareness about tax benefits that promote financial security and boost Iowa’s economy. The Iowa Center’s Director of Tax Services Karla Evans will highlight our programs that help Iowans secure all of the benefits available to them under the tax code:
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA):
Free income tax preparation for individuals, families and small businesses who generally earn less than $67,00
SMALL BUSINESS TAX SERVICES:
Tax planning and income tax preparation and filing for small businesses with a one-year flat-rate fee
Enjoy local coffee and pastries, and get all of the information that you need to prepare for the tax season ahead!

Click here to register!

Always Ready: Getting Ready (In-Person)
2025-02-04 15:00 - 16:00 | The Iowa Center, 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Tuesday, February 4 2025
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 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!

Always Ready: Lending
2025-02-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, Online, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 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!

AARP: Work for Yourself at 50+
2025-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar, Online, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Date: February 10, 2025
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.

Always Ready: Financials (In-Person)
2025-02-11 15:00 - 16:00 | The Iowa Center, 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 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!

Always Ready: Credit
2025-02-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, Online, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Wednesday, Febuary 12, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 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!

Always Ready: Business Plan (In-Person)
2025-02-18 15:00 - 16:00 | The Iowa Center, 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm
Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
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!

Always Ready: Marketing
2025-02-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, Online, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Virtual
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!

Always Ready: Getting Ready
2025-03-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, Online, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff
Date: Tuesday, March 4 2025
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 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!
