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SUMMARY:Iowa State University: Smart Start Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship ( https://isupjcenter.org/ ), Small Business Development Center (SBDC) ( https://iowasbdc.org/ ), and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance ( https://amesalliance.com/ ) will be hosting a “crash course” workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting a business. You will learn various topics such as insurance, intellectual property, business organization, registration, and operations. Local business professionals will present topics. Smart Start provides information as well as the opportunity to ask questions on topics such as paying taxes, applying for a business loan/grant, managing your finances, applying for a patent, finding resources, forming a partnership, and more.\nAGENDA\nSession 1 (8:30AM-12PM)\n8:30AM Registration/Doors Open\n9:00 Welcome\n9:15  Intellectual Property\n10:00  Insurance for Small Business\n10:45  Break\n11:00  Banking Basics\n11:45  Entrepreneur Story\n12:15  Break for Lunch (included with registration)\n\nSession 2 (1PM-4PM)\n12:45  Ingredients for Success\n1:00   Legal Aspects of Running a Business\n1:45  Accounting for Small Business\n2:30   Break\n2:45   Marketing Your Business\n3:30   Entrepreneur Story\n \nPlease register here: https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/smart-start-workshop/\nSmart Start Workshop Packet ( https://amesalliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Smart-Start-Workshop-Packet.pdf )\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/iowa-state-university-smart-start-workshop/
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:1805 Collaboration Place, Ste 1250, Ames, IA, 50010
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