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SUMMARY:AARP: Work for Yourself at 50+
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, November 17\, 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: Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, November 18\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00pm\nLocation: Online\nRegister: Here\nTurn 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. \n \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-business-plan-6/
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:Always Ready: Financials
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, November 19\, 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-8/
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:Getting Ready for Business Ownership: Muscatine (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025\nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm\nLocation: Muscatine Community College\, 152 Colorado Street\, Rm 8 Strahan Hall\, Muscatine\, IA 52761\nRegister: Here\nFrom Idea to Plan: \nStarting your small business journey can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. In this small-group session\, The Iowa Center staff will walk you through the first steps of launching your business\, from understanding legal business entities and registering your business to creating a business plan that turns your ideas into actionable goals. \nYou’ll learn why a business plan is essential\, how to start building one\, and get a clear road map for completing it. Along the way\, you’ll connect with other aspiring entrepreneurs\, share ideas\, and gain the confidence to take the next steps toward business ownership. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/getting-ready-for-business-ownership-muscatine-in-person/
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:SmartHER Money Financial Literacy Course – Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, November 19\, 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!
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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:Always Ready: Marketing (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \n \n \nDate: Thursday\, September 25\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\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/always-ready-marketing-in-person-13/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Elevate Your Business: Marketing Strategies for Expanding Your Customer Base
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, November 20\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 5:00 pm\nLocation: Virtual\nRegister: Here\nElevate is The Iowa Center’s more advanced 5-class series that helps our clients develop growth strategies for their established small businesses. The series is open to clients who received assistance to launch and grow their small businesses and are ready for the next step\, as well as existing businesses seeking education and support to strengthen\, stabilize and grow. \n\nTopics:\n\nBranding and messaging consistency\nDigital marketing (SEO\, social media\, email marketing)\nContent marketing\, lead generation\, and building customer loyalty\nMeasuring ROI on marketing efforts\n\n\nAction Items:\n\nBuild a basic marketing campaign\nCraft a 3 minute business pitch\n\n\n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/elevate-session-2-virtual/
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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