Presenter: Dawnelle Conley, Deputy District Director, Iowa District Office, U.S. Small Business Association Date: Monday, February 27, 2023 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Online Registration: Click Here Did you know that government contracts are a tremendous financial opportunity for small businesses? The U.S. government is the largest customer in the world. It buys all types of products and services — in both large and small quantities — and it’s required by law to consider buying from small businesses. The government wants to buy from small businesses for several reasons, including: To ensure that large businesses don’t “muscle out” small businesses To gain access to the new ideas that small businesses provide To support small businesses as engines of economic development and job creation To offer opportunities to disadvantaged socio-economic groups What you will learn in this webinar: Government Contracting Suitability How the Government Buys Goods and Services Am I Eligible Tool - SBA Certify How to Register your business with the Federal Government Marketing Your Business and Identifying Federal Opportunities Prime and Subcontracting SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program Resources About Our Speaker... Dawnelle Conley, Deputy District Director, Iowa District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration Dawnelle works in conjunction with the District Director in managing the day-to-day operations as it administers the programs and services offered in Iowa by the SBA – a federal agency that helps entrepreneurs start, build and grow their small businesses. She has worked in a number of capacities for the Small Business Administration especially in the area of assisting small disadvantaged & small businesses with government contracting information & opportunities. She continues to work closely with the business community and service providers informing them of the benefits of SBA programs and services. Click here to register!
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 10:30 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!
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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