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Energy Trends Workshop
West Des Moines Marriott 1250 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, United StatesWith the need for residents and businesses to reduce their use of fossil fuels sooner rather than later, this one-day workshop focuses on current and future energy trends in Iowa. Sign up today to learn and grow your knowledge of energy conservation!
Small Business Month Webinar
Online EventEmployee Ownership Conference
DMACC Newton Campus Building 600 N 2nd Ave, Newton, IA, United StatesAdd this conference to your calendar and learn more about employee ownership from top employee ownership experts and experienced leaders from successful employee-owned companies. Get your questions answered and gather new ideas that will work for you. Several networking opportunities will connect you to your peers and service resource providers. Bring yourself or your team!
Getting Ready: Starting Your Business
Online EventGetting 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!
What are the first steps needed to business ownership?
What’s a business plan and why do you need one?
What are the various types of legal business entities?
How do you register your business?
ILC Managing Change from the Middle
Online EventThe ILC is pleased to offer a series of virtual events to help those implementing lean thinking and methodologies in a non-manufacturing setting. The series will focus on leadership, leading process improvements when things are unclear or uncertain, and leading and influencing change in a non-manufacturing setting.
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 !
Always Ready: Business Plan
Online EventTurn your dream into a plan with this small group, one-hour business planning class. The Iowa Center staff will help you kickstart your business plan by providing you with a road map for completing your plan and taking the next steps toward business ownership. Also, connect with other aspiring small business owners to refine your business ideas as you put them into real plans.
The Journey to Your Vision Hosted by Renew Rural Iowa
Waverly Civio Cener 200 1st St NE, Waverly, IA, United StatesEvery business faces peaks and valleys as they progress through stages of growth. Do you know what stage your business is in and how you can reach the next level?
Attend this valuable half-day seminar to help stack the odds in your favor by understanding the stages of business growth, their unique challenges, and methods to overcome them.
Led by Mike Kleis, President - Renaissance Executive Forums of Iowa and Joel Bennett, Lead Consultant - Veel Hoeden Consulting, this "hands-on" event will provide an opportunity to discuss your challenges with other business owners and utilize the collective power of their experience to help you address these barriers head on.
Pitch Workshop
Student Innovation Center 606 Bissell Rd, Ames, Iowa, United StatesCraft your 90-second elevator pitch for the upcoming pitch competitions at Iowa State & beyond! Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn how to quickly and effectively tell your story to any […]
Always Ready: Credit
Online EventUnderstanding your Personal Credit and How to Establish Business Credit. Did you know that when you apply for a small business loan odds are that you will have to apply […]
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