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Sunday, November 8, 2026
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Monday, November 9, 2026
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Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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November 10, 2026 -QuickBooks vs. Excel: Which Is Right for Your Business? (In-Person)
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November 10, 2026 -Always Ready: Financials
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November 10, 2026 -Elevate: Marketing for Growth and Expansion (Online)
QuickBooks vs. Excel: Which Is Right for Your Business? (In-Person)
   Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:30pm Location: 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here As your business grows, so do your financial needs. Excel and QuickBooks can both help you manage your business finances, but knowing which tool is right for you can make managing your business a little easier. In this class, The Iowa Center staff will walk you through the differences between Excel and QuickBooks, including the benefits, limitations, costs, and best uses of each. We’ll explore when Excel may be the right fit, when QuickBooks may better meet your needs, and what to consider as your business grows. We’ll also discuss how you can make the transition from Excel to QuickBooks when the time comes. Click here to register!Â
Always Ready: Financials
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Online Register: Here Running 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. Join The Iowa Center staff as we go over the most useful and important financial documents for your small business. We will discuss and define: Income Statement/Profit and Loss Statement Cash Flow Statement Balance Sheet Accounts Receivable Budget Click here to register!
Elevate: Marketing for Growth and Expansion (Online)
   Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Location: Online Register: Here Growing your business means reaching new customers in meaningful ways. In this session, you'll explore marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness, connect with your target audience, and support long-term growth. Learn how to create a marketing plan that can scale alongside your business and measure the impact of your efforts. What You'll Learn Understand the role marketing plays in business growth. Identify and reach new target markets. Create a scalable marketing strategy with measurable results. Click here to register!Â
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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Thursday, November 12, 2026
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November 12, 2026 -Elevate: Building a Successful Expansion Strategy (In Person)
Elevate: Building a Successful Expansion Strategy (In Person)
   Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here A successful expansion starts with a solid plan. This session focuses on building a strategy that supports sustainable growth by helping you identify the resources, capital, and people needed to move your business forward. You'll also learn how to anticipate potential risks and create a roadmap for achieving your expansion goals. What You'll Learn Build a strategic roadmap for business expansion. Determine the capital needed to support growth. Learn how to build the right team and manage expansion risks. Click here to register!Â
Friday, November 13, 2026
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
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