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SUMMARY:AARP: Work for Yourself at 50+
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, September 16\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 am – 11:00 am\nLocation: Virtual\nRegistration: Click Here\nWork for Yourself@50+ is a workshop 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. \nThe 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: \n1. A careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks of working for yourself\n2. Exercises to help develop the self-employment idea\n3. A realistic overview of what it takes to pursue a self-employment opportunity\n4. Guidance to help avoid pitfalls and scams\n5. Ways to find trustworthy support and services \nThis is an online webinar. In order to access the webinar\, you will need either a laptop\, tablet or smartphone that is connected to the internet. Once you register\, you will receive a confirmation email that provides access information to join the webinar. \nClick here to register! \nThe Iowa Center Women’s Business Center is funded in part by U.S. Small Business Administration.
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LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Financials
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, September 16\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Online\nRegister: Here\nRunning 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.  \nJoin The Iowa Center staff as we go over the most useful and important financial documents for your small business.  \nWe will discuss and define: \n\nIncome Statement/Profit and Loss Statement \nCash Flow Statement\nBalance Sheet\nAccounts Receivable\nBudget\n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-financials-7/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Credit (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, September 17\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nUnderstanding your Personal Credit and How to Establish Business Credit.   \nDid 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.  \nUnderstanding 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!  \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-credit-in-person-11/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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SUMMARY:Small Business Taxes: Getting Ready for Tax Time (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, September 18\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nSmall business taxes can be complicated. Understanding your obligations and keeping good records makes the process easier\, and helps you avoid costly surprises. Join The Iowa Center’s in-house Small Business Tax Professional for a one hour class to learn strategies to prepare for tax time. We will also share information about Iowa Center Services that can help you plan for tax time success. \n \nClick here to register! 
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LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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SUMMARY:DreamBuilder (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Day/Time: Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm from September 18th to October 23rd (for full details and class schedule\, click here!) \nCost: $250 per participant (+ ticket fees) \nRefund Policy: Ticketing fees are not refundable. No refunds will be given after September 13\, 2025. \nCOURSE REQUIREMENTS: \n\nA personal laptop\nAn active email account\nAvailability to complete 2 hours/week of homework\nCommitment to attend all in-person sessions\n\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312 \nRegister: Here \nAre 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. \nThroughout 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. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/dreambuilder-in-person-2/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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SUMMARY:SmartHER Money Financial Literacy Course – Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, September 18\, 2025\nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nLocation: Virtual\nRegister: Here\nA four-part series designed to build financial confidence and long-term security.\nThis four-class series offers crucial financial literacy skills\, including budgeting\, credit scores\, saving strategies\, fraud prevention\, health insurance\, and retirement planning. In the first session\, participants will learn how to create and maintain a budget and understand credit scores. The second session will focus on developing effective saving habits and recognizing financial fraud. The final two sessions will cover navigating health care options\, planning for retirement\, and understanding estate planning for long-term financial empowerment. Additional individual coaching will be available between each session to provide further support. \nQuestions about the course? Contact Nick Meyer at nmeyer@ls2group.com \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/smarther-money-financial-literacy-course-part-3-2/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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