Restaurant Best Practices for Doing Business During Covid-19 #Back2Biz Quick Tips
The Covid-19 Pandemic has forced restaurants and retailers to shift their business model very quickly. In a matter of days, businesses...
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Sue Pitts
- Apr 24, 2020
- 2 min
Reinventing Your Small Business to Survive Covid-19
There is a video of Simon Sinek and his team on YouTube where he talks to his team about pivoting their roles in his business. He talks...
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Sue Pitts
- Mar 24, 2020
- 1 min
Iowa Small Business Relief Fund Announced
The Iowa Small Business Relief Fund provides grants and tax deferrals to eligible Iowa businesseses. Another federal program announced...
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Sue Pitts
- Mar 16, 2020
- 1 min
Coronavirus Customizable Flyer
During this unprecendanted crisis, it is imperative to keep in contact and communication with your customers. Here is a customizable...
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Sue Pitts
- Mar 13, 2020
- 2 min
How to Prepare Your Small Business for Coronavirus
It seems like every topic these days is ultra-polarizing. Views on the Coronavirus COVID-19 are no exception. Social media comments and...
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Sue Pitts
- Dec 4, 2019
- 1 min
Council Bluffs Business Chosen For Statewide SBDC Award
America's SBDC Iowa (SBDC) Announced that The Hub of Council Bluffs, Iowa is the winner of the SBDC's statewide Business of the Month...
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Sue Pitts
- Dec 3, 2019
- 1 min
Start Your Business in 2020
What a way to begin the new decade! Get out there and finally start that business you have been dreaming about. The Iowa Western SBDC...
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Sue Pitts
- Sep 25, 2019
- 1 min
Six common types of business insurance
After you purchase insurance that’s required by law, you can find insurance to cover any other business risk. As a general rule, you...
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Sue Pitts
- Jul 24, 2019
- 2 min
Use market research to find customers
Market research blends consumer behavior and economic trends to confirm and improve your business idea. It’s crucial to understand your...
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Sue Pitts
- Jun 7, 2019
- 1 min
What is a Popup
What is a popup shop? PopUp shop is the temporary use of physical space to create a long term, lasting impression with potential...
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Sue Pitts
- May 1, 2019
- 1 min
Create a Personal Brand
Creating a personal brand can be a intimidating task. And one of the easiest ways to get lost in the process is to not know how to start....
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Sue Pitts
- Mar 22, 2019
- 2 min
How to get your EIN or Federal ID Number the right way
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity....
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Sue Pitts
- Mar 18, 2019
- 2 min
Iowa Western SBDC Offers No Cost Help For Businesses Affected by SW Iowa Floods
Floods and other unexpected disasters can devastate a business. The Iowa Western SBDC is here for all businesses affected and can help in...
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Sue Pitts
- Feb 22, 2019
- 2 min
What is 8(a)
Program benefits To help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or...
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Sue Pitts
- Feb 1, 2019
- 2 min
Before Opening that Bank Account
As soon as you start accepting or spending money as your business, you should open a business bank account. Common business accounts...
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Sue Pitts
- Jan 19, 2019
- 1 min
Stay On Track
Having goals for things we want to do and working towards them is an important part of being human. Goals big and small can be the...
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Sue Pitts
- Jan 10, 2019
- 2 min
Is a trademark application right for you?
Trademarks, patents, copyrights, domain names, and business name registrations all differ, so it is important to learn whether a...
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Sue Pitts
- Jan 10, 2019
- 3 min
Hire Your First Employee
If your business is booming, but you are struggling to keep up, perhaps it’s time to hire some help. The eight steps below can help you...
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Sue Pitts
- Jan 2, 2019
- 1 min
Be Your Own Boss in 2019
Are you dreaming of starting a small business? The Iowa Western Community College SBDC is offering FREE workshops titled “Smart Start” at...
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Sue Pitts
- Jan 2, 2019
- 2 min
Use Market Research to Find Customers
Market research blends consumer behavior and economic trends to confirm and improve your business idea. It’s crucial to understand your...
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