Small Business Blog

Attend our Lunch and Learn on March 28th with Chad Brown, CPA and see how the new tax reform will affect your small business. 90 percent...

The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, proponents and opponents are offering different versions of the “winners and losers.” One type...

Is it possible? Our speaker believes it is! Come and learn a simple approach to training that will impact your ability as a supervisor,...

The new year is full of new hope and expectations.  The new year also brings the headache and deadlines of taxes to small businesses. ...

By Tyler Raymie Iowa SBDC One of the toughest jobs of a small business owner is to decide when to hire their first (and second, third)...

As an SBDC Counselos we know how important it is to do market research. That is one way to make sure you are meeting the needs of your...

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...

With the age of the internet, transparency and an ability to communicate in ways we never had before, nontraditional financing has become...

Disaster readiness is an important part of running a small business. The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to safeguard their...

Join Iowa Western Small Business Development Center and Google for an expert-hosted workshop for your small business. Learn how to get...

Accounting for revenue and expenses can help keep your small business finances running smoothly. Make sure you maintain proper...

It is critical that small business owners correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent...

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...

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

Once you’ve determined all the assets you need for your business, you can decide whether you should buy or lease them. Lease Leasing can...

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

A surety bond There are four types of surety bonds: Bid Bond: Ensures the bidder on a contract will enter into the contract and furnish...

You’ll want to choose a business name that reflects your brand identity and doesn’t clash with the types of goods and services you offer....

The SBA is not your only source for a small business loan. State and local economic development agencies, as well as numerous non-profit...

Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Current assets are the most liquid of your...