ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence language model developed by OpenAI that can generate natural-sounding text in response to a variety of prompts. For small business owners in Iowa, ChatGPT can be an incredibly useful tool for improving marketing, social media content creation, and customer service initiatives. By using ChatGPT to...
Social media is constantly evolving, and sometimes it’s hard to keep track of what’s new. It can be a challenge to stay in the know on the latest digital marketing trends as a small business owner, so keep reading, as our blog will inform you about effectively creating an Instagram...
Welcome! Patrick here with a few thoughts on the ten year anniversary of IASourceLink. For those that haven’t heard, IASourceLink has been serving the small business and entrepreneurship community for the past ten years in Iowa. Launched in November of 2012, the IASourceLink platform is operated as a partnership between...
Social media stories... Have you heard of them? If you haven’t yet, today’s your lucky day. Social media marketing is constantly evolving, but the stories feature for small businesses and brands is here to stay. A social media story via Facebook or Instagram will allow businesses to creatively reach their...
Iowa Workforce Development has launched its new Business Engagement Division, a one-stop shop to assist Iowa employers at any point in their business cycle. Whether you’re developing, expanding, or consolidating your business, IWD can help facilitate your workforce needs. IWD experts can provide one-on-one assistance with a host of questions, whether...
Worldwide, the number of email users is expected to grow over 4.2 billion by the end of 2022. Yes, you heard that right, 4.2 billion. Now, more than ever, it's important to reach your customers directly. The thought of email marketing might make one feel overwhelmed, especially for a small business owner....
So you want to start a business in Iowa and want to know what kind of business license you need to get started? Well, your search is over, because IASourceLink can help! The term “Business License” is a little misleading, at least in Iowa. It isn’t as simple as getting...
The Iowa Department of Revenue and other state agencies are modernizing technology and processes to better serve Iowa taxpayers. In addition to the launch of the GovConnectIowa portal, the Iowa Department of Revenue added multiple video tutorials to their YouTube Channel. Previously highlighted in the IDR/IASourceLink Iowa Tax Webinar series, Iowa taxpayers can now...
The 2022 applications are now being accepted for the Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition. The John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition contest is intended to encourage and promote entrepreneurial activity and create greater awareness of the resources available to entrepreneurs in Iowa. We encourage innovative, new ventures to participate. Judges selected...
As part of the upcoming National Small Business Week 2022, set for May 1st-7th, the SBA’s Iowa District Office has announced the winners of its 2022 Iowa Small Business Champion of the Year Awards. Read below for more information, or scroll down to view this year's award recipients. In recognition of...
