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

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

Entity name An entity name can protect the name of your business at a state level. Depending on your business structure and location, the state may require y...

The Iowa Western SBDC is free resource for small businesses and start-ups. Check out our video to see some of our great clients that we have helped.

The form of small business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you pay them. The following are the five general types of small business ta...

Your Employer Identification Number (EIN) is your federal tax ID. You need it to pay federal taxes, hire employees, open a bank account, and apply for busine...

Iowa City, Iowa – The University of Iowa Venture School Program, a premier statewide program for entrepreneurs developed by the John Pappajohn Entrepreneuria...

Have you ever tried to learn ten new things all at once? If you have, you know that it is very easy to become overwhelmed and end up learning very little at ...

Five Tips for Buying Business Insurance Use these steps to assess what types of insurance are best for your business, and how to secure coverage to provide a...

Online payment services allow business and consumers to exchange money electronically over the Internet. With an online payment service, your business can re...

Starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions and completing a series of legal activities. These 10 easy steps can help you plan, pre...

So you’ve got what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Now, ask yourself these 20 questions before starting to make sure you’re thinking about the right key busi...

Starting your own business can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It can offer numerous advantages such as being your own boss, setting your own schedu...

Iowa City, Iowa – The University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center would like to announce that the application for our fall Venture School coho...

Are you a tinkerer working on what you hope will be the next brilliant idea, but don’t have the tools in your garage to build it? Whether its software or oth...

Commonly known as consultants, freelancers and self-employed, independent contractors are individuals who are hired to do a particular job, receiving payment...

As you manage your business, you will be faced with important decisions that may impact the future of your company. This may seem stressful, but keep these t...

If you’re planning to start or expand a business, you might need financing help. SBA participates in loan programs for business owners who may have trouble q...

Entrepreneurs must prepare five main documents before applying for a small business loan. These vary depending on the lender, the business, and the loan spec...

We recently hosted a Lunch & Learn where TS Institute‘s Kyle Osborne discussed the role personal credit scores play in loan and financing eligibility for sma...