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DreamMaker
Online EventWriting a business plan can be intimidating. You’re juggling market research with competitor analysis, financial projections with marketing strategies. With so much to consider and organize, it’s easy to lose your drive.
DreamMaker Virtual makes it simpler.
Here’s what you’ll do during this 8-week online course:
Work to develop your business plan
Access online material as well as group + one-on-one virtual support
Build your professional network
Connect with others working toward the goal of business ownership
Learn from guest mentors (including CPAs, attorneys, marketing experts and other small business owners)
5 Strategies to Run a More Efficient Business
Online EventStarting and running a small business is no small task, but with the right strategies and tools, you can streamline your processes, increasing your productivity and ultimately leading to more profitability.
In this webinar, our expert presenters will provide a framework to help you implement these five cost-effective strategies so you can optimize your operations and continue to grow your business.
You will learn:
How to streamline your workflow, eliminate redundancies, and improve your operational processes
How to increase productivity by prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities
How to identify financial inefficiencies and make the most of your current resources
Small Business Month Webinar
Online EventMental Health and Mindfulness
Online EventOn May 17th, CIRAS will host HR Mental Health & Mindfulness. Learn to effectively manage what matters to your employees and organizations. Learn new tactics from colleagues with experience in process improvement, technology to support the workforce, job quality tools, workforce strategy, and HR practices, and how to be an employer of choice.
Outclassing Your Competition
Embassy Club West 520 Market St., West Des Moines, IA, United StatesOutclass Your Competition will increase your business intelligence by informing and instructing you in the vital skills needed to thrive, not just survive, in any business environment.
Tour of Dreams
Grundy Center Community Center 703 F Avenue, Grundy Center, IA, United StatesIf you dream it, people will come. Take a visit to Grundy Center on May 20th and walk around the town as they showcase available storefronts and spaces in downtown Grundy Center. Gain insight into the buildings, listen to stories, and ask questions! A great opportunity if you're looking to take your small business to the next level.
Selling to the Federal Government Market
Online EventIn this webinar, SCORE expert business mentor and retired Northrup Grumman executive Karen Williams will take you through the steps to sell to the federal government.
In this webinar you will learn:
How to conduct market research to identify opportunities
About identifying subcontracting opportunities
How to market your product / service to prime contractors
Top Five for Small Business: How to use Your Expertise to Talk to Your Audience
Online EventIn this presentation, Merkle Retirement Planning CEO Loren Merkle will talk about how to produce content that increases awareness and trust while positioning you as an expert to your audience. Topics include choosing platforms, creating content, developing a strategy to reach your audience, and more!
EntreFest
Pedestrian Mall 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United StatesJune 8th-9th is EntreFEST! This two-day conference celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation. Professionals at every level can come together, share ideas, and share their own success with others. Looking to attend?
6 Steps to a Better Business for Owners
Waterloo Workspace JSA Building 215 E. 4th St., Waterloo, IA, United StatesDo you want to make more money? Do you want control of your time? Do you want to find and keep good people on your team?
Don’t you owe it to yourself to invest some of your time learning how your business can reach its full potential? Of course, you do!
Join me as I introduce 6 Steps to a Better Business to learn how to:
-Work ON your business instead of IN your business
-Turn your advertising and marketing into an investment instead of an expense
-Leverage your time to maximize efficiency and profits
-Recruit, motivate, educate, and retain exceptional employees
During this seminar, you will gain a look into what 6 Steps to a Better Business can do for you and your business, including simple, fast, and easy ways to increase sales and profits, free up your time, and create an amazing team! Are you ready to make your business WORK FOR YOU? Register for 6 Steps to a Better Business TODAY !
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