By Lea Hensel, UNI Business and Community Services Holiday season is here. There is no denying the holiday music in the store or the twinkling, sparkling decorations beginning to take over. And in just a few short weeks, Black Friday will be upon us. But, following Black Friday and gaining steam...
In 2016, Iowa had an estimated 86,300 women-owned firms, according to a report released earlier this year by American Open Express. Of those women-owned businesses, only a handful are Certified Targeted Small Businesses (TSB). Earlier this year, however, a group of stakeholders from a various state agencies and departments devoted a...
Hello, I’m Debi Durham, Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Many of you are familiar with Iowa’s Targeted Small Business program or TSB as it’s commonly called. It was created by the legislature in the mid-1980’s to provide access to procurement opportunities and financial resources for businesses owned by women,...
The U.S. Small Business Administration is now accepting nominations for its 2017 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year. Since 1963, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of America’s small businesses for their contributions to their local communities, and to...
Nominations are being accepted for the 2016 Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Small Business Awards. Businesses will be honored in five categories; Most Innovative, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Dennis Albaugh Award, Top Growth Company and Small Business of the Year. Here is a list of criteria for each award. The...
Social media marketing has taken the internet marketing world by storm. From mom and pop shops to major corporations, all types of businesses are implementing social media marketing strategies. However, it is very crucial to take the proper steps and avoid major mistakes. New businesses may not approach social media marketing...
Property tax exemptions reduce the property valuation before taxes are calculated. Tax credits reduce the amount of taxes due. Business-related property tax credits and exemptions cover many topics, including agriculture, historic preservation, economic development, solar energy, wind energy, research facilities, distribution and warehouse centers, and the business property tax credit. To...
As this year wraps up, perhaps you are looking to take the leap and start a business full-time. Maybe you already own a small business, but you are ready to expand and take it to the next level. Whatever your goals are for your small business in Iowa, we are...
Over 90% of Iowa businesses gross under $1,000,000. These businesses are our main street retailers and restaurants as well as our bakers, grocers, craftspeople, accountants, lawyers, and artists. At the Iowa Center for Economic Success (formerly ISED Ventures), we are dedicated to working specifically with these small businesses. Business Education +...
Immigrant small business owners may now apply for the Underwriting Exposed Competition to be held at the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit on Nov. 21 at the FFA Enrichment Center at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny. The competition, sponsored by Wells Fargo, is open to immigrant small business owners who own...
