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SUMMARY:Lease v. Owning Real Estate: Advantages and Disadvantages (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Bill Wright\nDate: Monday\, June 17\, 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nThis session will give you the tools to make the best decision for you and your business. \nJoin our presenter Bill Wright in The Iowa Center office! \nBill Wright\, Managing Director for CBRE\, has 32 years of experience in commercial real estate brokerage. He specializes in the sale and leasing of office and rental properties\, and is an advisor on real estate strategies\, commercial leases\, lease-related legal issues\, and business plans. Bill and his team at CBRE typically complete approximately 150 commercial real estate transactions per year throughout Central Iowa and the entire State. As a member of The Iowa Center Board of Directors\, Bill has a keen interest in seeing Iowa entrepreneurs succeed in their small businesses. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/lease-v-owning-real-estate-advantages-and-disadvantages-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:Understanding a Business Lease: A Deeper Dive Into Lease Terminology (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Bill Wright\nDate: Monday\, June 10\, 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\n\n\nWe will explore what tenants can do to create the most flexibility for themselves and their business. Also\, covered repairs and maintenance\, renewal options\, tenant improvements\, security deposits and much more. \nJoin our presenter Bill Wright in The Iowa Center office! \nBill Wright\, Managing Director for CBRE\, has 32 years of experience in commercial real estate brokerage. He specializes in the sale and leasing of office and rental properties\, and is an advisor on real estate strategies\, commercial leases\, lease-related legal issues\, and business plans. Bill and his team at CBRE typically complete approximately 150 commercial real estate transactions per year throughout Central Iowa and the entire State. As a member of The Iowa Center Board of Directors\, Bill has a keen interest in seeing Iowa entrepreneurs succeed in their small businesses. \n\n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/lease-v-owning-real-estate-advantages-and-disadvantages/
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: Lending (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, June 5\, 2024 \nTime: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nAs a small business owner\, you won’t ever really know the unexpected challenges or opportunities that await you in life and business. Always Ready: Lending is a working session for you to learn how to financially prepare your small business for the next step in your journey. \nThe Iowa Center staff will show you what you need to do to always be ready to make financial moves in your business\, including applying for a loan or buying/selling new goods. This class is especially for you if you’ve ever been denied a loan or need a helping hand to get your financials on track. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-lending-in-person-4/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Getting Ready (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, June 4 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nGetting started in your small business journey can be daunting…let us help you make the process and little easier as we outline some basic steps to Getting Ready!  \n\nWhat are the first steps needed to business ownership? \nWhat’s a business plan and why do you need one? \nWhat are the various types of legal business entities? \nHow do you register your business? \n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-getting-ready-in-person-3/
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:I Need a Physical Location for My Business: How Do I Get Started? (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Bill Wright\nDate: Monday\, June 3\, 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nAttend this general session on commercial real estate and learn about picking a location\, lease negotiations\, types of lease\, required documentation\, and more. \nJoin our presenter Bill Wright in The Iowa Center office! \nBill Wright\, Managing Director for CBRE\, has 32 years of experience in commercial real estate brokerage. He specializes in the sale and leasing of office and rental properties\, and is an advisor on real estate strategies\, commercial leases\, lease-related legal issues\, and business plans. Bill and his team at CBRE typically complete approximately 150 commercial real estate transactions per year throughout Central Iowa and the entire State. As a member of The Iowa Center Board of Directors\, Bill has a keen interest in seeing Iowa entrepreneurs succeed in their small businesses. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/i-need-a-physical-location-for-my-business-how-do-i-get-started-2/
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:Creatives' Breakfast Club - Traditional Marketing Practices
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 18\, 2024\nTime: 9:30 – 11:00\nLocation: ARTSwork office\, located inside Mainframe Studios:\n900 Keosauqua Way\, Studio 431\, Des Moines\nRegistration: Click Here\nJoin us for business and career development tips for artists of all disciplines; plus\, you’ll get to know your artist neighbors and we’ll be sharing artist opportunities in our community! \nComplimentary coffee and pastries will be provided. \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/creative-breakfast-club-traditional-marketing-practices/
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: Credit (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, May 15\, 2024\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-3/
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 (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, May 14\, 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\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-in-person-3/
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  \nPresenter: David Tracy of Northgate Marketing\nDate: Wednesday\, April 17\, 2024\nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 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-3/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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