Business Planning
How to Create a Budget That Works for You
Zoom EventWhether you’re striving to pay off debt, grow your business or just gain control of your finances, creating an effective budget is the cornerstone of business success. In this webinar, our expert speaker will show you how to build an effective and easy budget that you can use to plan, manage and save for the […]
AARP: Work For Yourself At 50+
Online EventDate: March 12, 2024 Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am Location: Online Registration: Click Here Work for Yourself@50+ is a webinar to help you gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. The decision to start your own […]
03-18-24 – Understanding Business Structures
Zoom EventThe purpose of this Workshop is to educate you about the legal and financial structures of the the different forms of Business Structures. We will be review the strengths and weaknesses of each Business Form. We will discuss this from both a financial point of view, and a legal point of view. We will answer […]
Week 1 | Start Something Series | Beyond the Business Plan: Entrepreneurial Health and Well-Being
Zoom EventThis installment of the Start Something Series will feature Michael Lerman, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Iowa State. About the Session: Entrepreneurial Health and Well-Being The motivations for pursuing entrepreneurship are often rooted in facilitating greater well-being, such as creating a working context that allows the pursuit of one’s passions, facilitates greater autonomy, and is […]
Grow Your Sales by Getting Higher-Paying Clients
Zoom EventFor entrepreneurs, time is money, so why settle for low-paying clients when, with the same amount of effort, you could attract high-paying clients like major corporations and potentially double your sales income? In this valuable webinar, bestselling author and USA TODAY’s small business columnist Steve Strauss will show you how to find high-paying clients who […]
WEEK 2 | START SOMETHING SERIES | BEYOND THE BUSINESS PLAN: LEVERAGING YOUR SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUND AS A STRENGTH
Zoom EventThis installment of the Start Something Series will feature Kristie Moergen, Assistant Professor of Management at Iowa State University, and Katie Milligan, Heartland Forward. About the Session: Leveraging your Socioeconomic Background as a Strength Entrepreneurs grow up with access to different amounts and types of economic, social, and cultural resources—these early experiences powerfully shape the […]
WEEK 3 | START SOMETHING SERIES | BEYOND THE BUSINESS PLAN: ENTREPRENEURIAL PASSION
Zoom EventThis installment of the Start Something Series will feature Pol Hermann, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Iowa State, Mike Howard, Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at Iowa State, and Shane Grivich, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Chartspan. About the Session: Entrepreneurial Passion Entrepreneurial founders bring a unique sense of passion to the start-ups they create. […]
Cyber Security for Small Businesses
Iowa Western Community College (SBDC) 2700 College Road Looft Hall, Council BluffsHighlight the importance of cybersecurity, data protection, and the steps small businesses can take to safeguard their information.
WEEK 4 | START SOMETHING SERIES | BEYOND THE BUSINESS PLAN: HOW ENTREPRENEURS THINK DIFFERENTLY
Zoom EventThis installment of the Start Something Series will feature Ileana Maldonado, Assistant Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at Iowa State University. About the Session: How Entrepreneurs Think Differently This presentation explores the distinct thought processes that set entrepreneurs apart from CEOs, delving into cognitive nuances, decision-making disparities, and innovative approaches. We draw comparisons between the […]
WEEK 5 | START SOMETHING SERIES | BEYOND THE BUSINESS PLAN: THE 1ST DAYS – ENTREPRENEUR PERSONALITY AND NEW VENTURES
Zoom EventThis installment of the Start Something Series will feature Paul Sanchez, Assistant Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at Iowa State University. About the Session: The 1st Days – Entrepreneur Personality and New Ventures In this webinar sessions, we explore the dynamic interplay between entrepreneurial personalities and the crucial initial phase of launching new ventures. Join […]
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