Date: February 15 - March 17, 2020 Time: 9 am - 10:30 am Location: Online Why is maturing your business as hard as—or even harder than—launching? All of the same challenges and obstacles that face a brand new entrepreneur don’t just fade away after the doors open. They grow and change right along with a business that is finding its feet. It is just as important to reevaluate your values and principles, community impact, and strategic plan as you work towards sustainability and growth—and that’s what we will cover in this course. DreamMaker is a six-week course to help you find sustainability or even growth in your business after you’ve built your foundation. This course will help you better understand and manage the many hats you’re required to wear as a small business owner. Here's what you'll do during this 6-week online course: Personal Story & Community Impact – February 15 Growth, & Scalability – February 17 Product Management | Marketing – February 22 Brand Management – February 24 Marketing & Digital Content – March 1 Sales & Customer Service – March 3 Real Estate & Facilities Management – March 8 Vendor Management – March 10 Accounting & Financing – March 15 Risk Management – March 17 HR: Hiring & Building Culture – March 22 Strategic Planning – March 24 Interested? Please download the application here fill it out and then email to Zach Ohlson at zohlson@theiowacenter.org. Don't forget to RSVP below! **This is not a free course, you MUST submit the application to Zach with the email listed and set-up payment prior to start date. RSVPing does not mean you are enrolled, it only holds a spot for you**
Presenter: Ashleigh Leon, The Side Garage Date: February 16, 2021 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Online Building a foundation to guide you through highs and lows. Ashleigh Leon, Creative Director of The Side Garage, shares the importance of establishing your “why” to maintain a steady pace and keep your business thriving. About our speaker With a background in Graphic Design, Advertising and Screen Print - Ashleigh is the creative workhorse for the two-woman team at The Side Garage. Based in Des Moines, IA - The Side Garage is a print shop, design studio and screen print resource. Their mission is simple: make great things and support others to do the same.
Presenter: Ciara Ladroma, Project Manager, The Iowa Center' WBC & Ben Schultz, Client Services Coordinator Date: February 17, 2021 Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Location: Online 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 speakers As our new WBC project manager, Ciara will be organizing and implementing programs to train and counsel Iowans, specifically women, interested in starting or growing a business. Ben spends his time at The Iowa Center meeting with new clients to help connect them with best resources and events for education and advancement. He works to make sure people are aware of the countless opportunities available at The Iowa Center and in the community.
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