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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Financials
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 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!
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LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks vs. Excel: Which Is Right for Your Business? (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \nPresenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\n\nAs 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. \n\n\nIn 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. \n\n \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/quickbooks-vs-excel-which-is-right-for-your-business-in-person/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Elevate: Marketing for Growth and Expansion (Online)
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \nPresenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.\nLocation: Online\nRegister: Here\nGrowing 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. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nUnderstand the role marketing plays in business growth.\nIdentify and reach new target markets.\nCreate a scalable marketing strategy with measurable results.\n\n \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/elevate-marketing-for-growth-and-expansion-online/
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:Elevate: Building a Successful Expansion Strategy (In Person)
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \nPresenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, November 12\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nA 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. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nBuild a strategic roadmap for business expansion.\nDetermine the capital needed to support growth.\nLearn how to build the right team and manage expansion risks.\n\n \nClick here to register! 
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LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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