Small Business Blog

Josh Baker & Sue Pitts – Iowa Western SBDC We talked to Robyn Porter, Director of Human Resources at Iowa Western Community College regarding Small Businesses Human Resources issues. Prior to her position at IWCC, Robyn was an HR practitioner in the small business space and has a great understanding of the struggles of small businesses and their HR practices. Small businesses often don’t take the time to learn proper HR practices that can help protect them from future lawsui

If you're starting a new business or organization in the United States, you'll need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This unique nine-digit number is used to identify your business for tax purposes and is required to open a business bank account, apply for loans, and hire employees. If you go to Google and type in “how to get an EIN number for my business” You will get a few sponsored posts from companies that offer to obtain a

After careful consideration, you may decide selling your business is a good option.  Sound planning can help ensure you cover all your...

For nearly 40 years the America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network has helped aspiring and emerging small business owners...