Presenter: Alyshea Gow, Owner/Interior Designer of Feather Your Nest Interiors Date: Monday, March 27, 2023 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Online Registration: Click Here Are you ready to make the jump to a brick and mortar business? As a business owner, the decision to open your first physical store is an exciting and important one. Whether you’re expanding on current online or at-home operations or you’re starting a brick-and-mortar store from scratch, there are multiple factors to keep in mind. Join The Iowa Center and Alyshea Gow, owner and interior designer of Feather Your Nest Interiors as she discusses her journey to owning a brick and mortar storefront. During this session we will discuss... What type of a budget is needed? How to manage availability in the new space. How to engage and establish yourself in the neighborhood. Tips, tricks, and advice for those opening up their own space. About Our Speaker... Alyshea Gow, Owner/Interior Designer of Feather Your Nest Alyshea is now the second generation owner of Feather Your Nest Interiors. Alyshea grew up in Muscatine and attended college at Iowa State University and Scott Community College. She has degrees in Interior Design and English & Professional Communication. After graduating college, Alyshea moved to Nashville, TN. While in Nashville, she worked for large Fortune 500 companies that were in the manufacturing business of commercial interiors. She was promoted in 2006, and moved to Atlanta, GA. In Atlanta, Alyshea worked as a Hospitality Account Executive and designed for four and five-star hotels. In 2010, Alyshea moved back to Muscatine to help start Feather Your Nest Interiors. Alyshea has many design consultation services to offer her clients, including project management, whole home CAD 3D drawings, floor plans, furniture layouts, and kitchen and bath designs. She...
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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