The Iowa Small Business Relief Fund provides grants and tax deferrals to eligible Iowa businesseses. Another federal program announced eariler this week is t...

During this unprecendanted crisis, it is imperative to keep in contact and communication with your customers. Here is a customizable flyer that you can bran...

It seems like every topic these days is ultra-polarizing. Views on the Coronavirus COVID-19 are no exception. Social media comments and posts range from pa...

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 Award for November! ...

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 has free Smart Start W...

After you purchase insurance that’s required by law, you can find insurance to cover any other business risk. As a general rule, you should insure against th...

Market research blends consumer behavior and economic trends to confirm and improve your business idea. It’s crucial to understand your consumer base from th...

What is a popup shop? PopUp shop is the temporary use of physical space to create a long term, lasting impression with potential customers. A pop-up shop all...

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. Even Oprah Winfrey ...

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesse...

Floods and other unexpected disasters can devastate a business. The Iowa Western SBDC is here for all businesses affected and can help in any capacity to hel...

Program benefits To help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities, the governme...

As soon as you start accepting or spending money as your business, you should open a business bank account. Common business accounts include a checking accou...

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 stepping-stones to a succe...

Are you dreaming of starting a small business? The Iowa Western Community College SBDC is offering FREE workshops titled “Smart Start” at various times in Fe...

Market research blends consumer behavior and economic trends to confirm and improve your business idea. It’s crucial to understand your consumer base from th...

Cybersecurity is critical to all businesses, especially small businesses. In order to understand cybersecurity, we’ll begin our Cybersecurity Basics with som...

Establishing and managing business credit can help your company secure financing when you need it, and with better terms. Business credit can be crucial for ...