I thought this month would be a good month to share some resources that we have found to be very helpful to our clients. We will be happy to share any other resources that are helpful as well. This is simply a start.
Resource links
SBDC guide to starting a business in Iowa
https://iowasbdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Start-Up-Resource-Guide.pdf
Smart Start on video (on demand) this is good. Great place to start.
Frequently asked questions about starting a business in Iowa
Great Guide for all subjects from Iowa Dept of Rev.
https://tax.iowa.gov/starting-business
Iowa Unemployment Ins. You must do this within 30 days of hiring an employee
https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/book/export/html/38396
I9 form
Create a 1 page business plan online.
https://canvanizer.com/new/lean-canvas
https://www.thestrategygroup.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Template_V7-no-border-copy.jpg
https://cdn2.slidemodel.com/wp-content/uploads/FF0001-01-free-business-model-canvas-1.jpg
Guide for lean canvas
https://www.tuzzit.com/en/canvas/lean_canvas
LivePlan
SBDC clients receive a discount when they use the link below to start with LivePlan. SBDC clients can receive 6 months of LivePlan for $65. This is approximately a 50% savings.
https://partners.liveplan.com/iowa-sbdc
Free resources Liveplan
SBA business plan checklist
https://fitsmallbusiness.com/sba-business-plan-template/
SBA business plan template online
https://www.signnow.com/fill-and-sign-pdf-form/6408-sba-business-plan-template-fillable-form
SBA Financing your business videos. These are good.
https://learn.sba.gov/learning-center-launch/learning-center-financing-your-business
Revolving loan funds Iowa map.Â
https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/IA_bp_rlflist120718-2018.pdf
SBA start your business guide.
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/10-steps-start-your-business
Lender Match SBA
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/lender-match
Strategic Doing
Useful Links
Getting your products online with Shop Iowa.
https://iowasbdc.org/?s=Shop+Iowa
Grow your business guide.
https://www.iasourcelink.com/guides/grow-your-business-guide
Todd Rausch is the Regional Director for the Small Business Development Center at Western Iowa Tech Community College. The Center covers Woodbury, Plymouth. Cherokee, Ida, Crawford, and Monona Counties. Our business is your success.