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EXPORTECH 2024
EXPORTECH 2024
ExporTech provides a structured process designed to accelerate export growth for small- to medium-sized manufacturers and service providers. The 10-week program combines group workshops with individual coaching, leading to an export plan. Organizing partners and sponsors include IEDA, Iowa State University's CIRAS, U.S. Commercial Service and MEP National Network. More information can be found on this flyer. […]
03-26-24 Is Commercial Real Estate Right for My Small Business?
03-26-24 Is Commercial Real Estate Right for My Small Business?
Considering whether to open a brick and mortar location? Or exploring commercial real estate as an investment for your business? Learn from an expert about today's marketplace and what you should know before you lease or buy. The facilitator for this discussion is Art Rendak. Art is the president of Inland Mortgage Capital with expertise in […]
Grow Your Sales by Getting Higher-Paying Clients
Grow Your Sales by Getting Higher-Paying Clients
For 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 […]
03-26-24 – Business Growth Trends For 2024
03-26-24 – Business Growth Trends For 2024
At this 2024 Growth Trends Workshop , you will learn about and gain access to meticulously researched 2024 trends that will redefine the way that you operate.. We will review Cutting Edge Insights on: Digital Marketing Mastery: Stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Harnessing Artificial Intelligence: Learn how AI can be your secret weapon […]
Top Five for Small Business: Boosting Resilience & Mental Health for Small Business Success
Top Five for Small Business: Boosting Resilience & Mental Health for Small Business Success
Session Overview: This session will explore the concept of resilience and its importance in small business success, raise awareness about the significance of mental health in entrepreneurship and provide practical strategies for building resilience and maintaining mental well-being. Speaker: Jane Nady, the visionary owner of Imperfect Pathways, is a dedicated professional with a profound understanding […]
WEEK 2 | START SOMETHING SERIES | BEYOND THE BUSINESS PLAN: LEVERAGING YOUR SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUND AS A STRENGTH
WEEK 2 | START SOMETHING SERIES | BEYOND THE BUSINESS PLAN: LEVERAGING YOUR SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUND AS A STRENGTH
This 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 […]
OPEN TOPIC PROGRAM (SBIR/STTR) DEEP DIVE AND Q&A
OPEN TOPIC PROGRAM (SBIR/STTR) DEEP DIVE AND Q&A
This event is open to Small Businesses and Government. Attend this weekly webinar hosted every Thursday at 12pm EST to learn about AFVentures Topics and Q&A about our program! UPDATED Schedule: April 27: 23.6 Open Topic Direct to Phase II (D2P2) AMA #3 Do you have questions about the 23.6 Open Topic Direct to Phase […]
How to Use Sales Funnels & Marketing Automation to Grow Your Business
How to Use Sales Funnels & Marketing Automation to Grow Your Business
A sales funnel is a marketing term describing where your customers are in their purchasing journey and what marketing tools you can use to guide potential customers from interest to purchase. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use sales funnels to grow your business, automate your marketing tasks, create a complete customer journey map […]
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