Small Business Blog

As a business owner, it is vital that you understand and use advanced technologies. Technology can help increase business efficiency and...

For those of you who have already successfully started a business and are ready to take the next step, you may be wondering what you can...

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

Marketing takes time, money, and lots of preparation. One of the best ways to prepare yourself is to develop a solid marketing plan. A...

What is PPC (pay per click) marketing? Pay per click (PPC), also called cost per click, is an internet marketing model used to direct...

Welcome to government contracting! U.S. federal government contracts represent a tremendous sales and revenue opportunity for small...

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

Traditional marketing and advertising is telling the world you’re a rock star.  The NEW way of marketing is SHOWING the world that you...

Our SBDC office is closed for winter break until Monday, January 4. We’ve been busy planning for 2016, and look forward to sharing new...

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

WordPress websites work great for businesses of all sizes due to their flexibility and affordability. Large companies using WordPress...

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

The ability to make sales and process credit card transactions anywhere and at any time is a necessity for many small business owners....

Is your small business prepared for the upcoming switch to EMV debit and credit cards? The deadline is October 1, 2015, and all...

The SBDC at Iowa Western Community College will be going on the road to serve businesses and startups in the 7 counties it serves a...

Social media is wonderful for connecting with customers directly and in real time. It’s challenging for the same reasons, however. You...

So you have decided your business or organization is in need of a website. Now what? In the past, the choice was clear. Hire a local...

In today’s plugged-in society, e-mail marketing is an important component of your overall marketing strategy. Done right, you attract and...

Nine entrepreneurial teams graduated from Iowa Western’s first Venture School yesterday. Throughout the six week program, our teams...

Aronia Berrys. Lavender. Goat Cheese. Alpaca Farms.  Southwest Iowa produces all of this and more. Here is your chance to compete for...