Small Business Blog

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...

Small Business loan How the Debt-to-Worth Ratio Affects Your Loan Application Strong equity with a manageable debt level provides...

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

Cash is the most commonly accepted and reliable form of payment for a business. Many small businesses operate as “cash only” merchants....

One thing is for sure, as a small business owner you are not alone! There are millions of small businesses across the United States...

A limited liability company (LLC) is a hybrid type of legal structure that provides the limited liability features of a corporation and...

A tax year is an accounting period for which you must report your taxable income and business expenses. The law requires you to operate...