Mastering E-Commerce: Shopify Essentials
2024-06-26 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
Discover how your small business can master e-commerce with Shopify

Your small business can master e-commerce with this free workshop where you’ll learn the essentials of Shopify. Discover how to implement Shopify to expand your business and take advantage of the ever-growing e-commerce market.
In this free workshop, you’ll learn:

How to choose a theme and select between free or paid options
Customizing your store with branding & basic settings
Adding products and collections, including basics of variants and product options
Shipping, delivery, and pickup settings

This workshop will be led by Jennifer Gilbert, Owner & Marketing Strategist, Remio Group. This is an online webinar and will be held via Zoom. Register to receive webinar link and details:
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Maximizing Marketing Potential with Facebook Ads
2024-07-24 13:00 - 15:00
Unlock social success by maximizing your Facebook & Instagram ads

Your small business can unlock social success with Facebook and Instagram ads! Discover how to maximize the impact of targeted ads in this free online workshop. Demystify the process and take your social media marketing to the next level.
In this workshop, you’ll learn:

The basics of ad setup – choosing the right ad objective, recommended ad length, pricing information, and more
Pixel data and how to use it to your advantage
Targeting options 101 – demographic, geographic, custom audiences, lookalike audiences
Traffic and retargeting ads in closer detail

This workshop will be led by Jennifer Gilbert, Owner & Marketing Strategist, Remio Group. This is an online webinar and will be accessed via Zoom. Register to receive the webinar link and details:
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The Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Seminar
2024-10-23 13:00 - 14:30
Protect your business from liability under the CTA
The Corporate Transparency Act has important implications for both small and large businesses. Although there are numerous exemptions from the reporting requirements, many small businesses will not qualify for an exemption and will need to report information on their beneficial owners. Is your business prepared to take on Corporate Transparency Act compliance?
We strongly encourage all small business owners to learn more about the Corporate Transparency Act and understand how it can affect your business. Please join us for this free seminar with BrownWinick Law Firm and protect yourself from potential liability.
Effective January 1, 2024, most new and existing corporate entities in the United States will be required to file reports on their beneficial owners with the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Beneficial owners are generally defined as individuals who own or control an entity, either directly or indirectly, which includes individuals who own 25% or more of the company, or any individuals who exercise substantial control over the entity. The reporting rules are designed to prevent financial crimes, including money laundering, corruption, and tax evasion.

Who needs to know about the Corporate Transparency Act?
The CTA requires “reporting companies” to file a report with FinCEN. The CTA defines “reporting company” as a corporation, limited liability company (LLC), or other similar entity that is created by the filing of a document with a secretary of state or any similar office under the law of a State or Indian tribe.

Why do you need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act?
Most businesses will be required under law to file a beneficial ownership information (BOI) report. It is the obligation of each reporting company to file reports with FinCEN. Individual beneficial owners, senior officers, and company applicants may face civil and/or criminal liability for willful failure to provide required information or for providing false information. Penalties can be up to $10,000 in fines, and up to two years incarceration for willful negligence in complying.

This free webinar will cover:

Who is required to report?
What are the exemptions from reporting?
What information is required to be reported?
Who are beneficial owners?
What is the deadline for filing the initial beneficial ownership report?
How is beneficial ownership information reported?
Is the information reported to FinCEN available to the public?
What are the penalties for failing to report?
Once an initial report is filed is it required to be updated?

Register today to learn the tools and gain the confidence to handle your business’s CTA compliance.
This is an online webinar and will be held via Zoom. Register to receive the webinar links and details. Please contact the Pappajohn Center with any questions about this important upcoming webinar.
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GoldmanSachs 10,000 Small Businesses Information Session
2024-10-24 13:00 - 14:00
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Iowa is a program for small businesses that links learning to action. Through the program, participants will gain practical skills in topics such as negotiation, marketing, and employee management that can immediately be put into action. In addition, they will receive the tools and professional support to develop a strategic and customized growth plan that will take their business to the next level.
Please join us at this free online informational session to learn more about the program, who should apply, and why Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program is your catalyst for success. Applications for the program are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications for the Spring 2025 cohort are due November 1, 2024.
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About the NIACC Pappajohn Center
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa SBDC operates as a fully integrated business assistance center supporting the development of entrepreneurs and the growth, innovation and successful transition planning for existing businesses within the NIACC region. The Pappajohn Center is the primary source for entrepreneurial training in North Iowa, from early entrepreneurship education (starting in fifth grade) to sophisticated deal-structuring for both entrepreneurs and established businesses. We are committed to helping every entrepreneur, no matter their level of expertise, to start and grow something great. Visit www.pappajohncenter.com to learn more.
Questions?
Contact us at pappajohn@niacc.edu or 641-422-4111

GoldmanSachs 10,000 Small Businesses Information Session
2025-03-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Iowa is a program for small businesses that links learning to action. Through the program, participants will gain practical skills in topics such as negotiation, marketing, and employee management that can immediately be put into action. In addition, they will receive the tools and professional support to develop a strategic and customized growth plan that will take their business to the next level.
Please join us at this free informational session to learn more about the program, who should apply, and why Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program is your catalyst for success. Applications for the program are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort are due May 23, 2025
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Business Transition Planning Workshop
2025-04-30 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Future-proof your business with the Business Transition Planning Workshop
Small business owners are invited to learn how to protect their legacy and plan for the future in this expert-led session. Whether you’re planning to sell, step away, or secure your business for the next generation, this workshop delivers critical insights for a successful transition.
Featured speakers include Christopher Proskey and William Daniel of BrownWinick Law Firm, and Al Lorenzen of The Business Brokers. Together, they’ll guide attendees through proven strategies and actionable steps to navigate the transition process with confidence.
Key Topics Covered:
Three subject-matter experts will guide you through the essentials of protecting your business legacy:

Business transition strategies to ensure financial protection for your family & key employees
Business liquidity tax planning
Sales, operating and transition agreements
Planned controls and transfer of interests for closely held businesses
How to explore different transition options without creating damage or rumors
How to value your business
How to market the sale of a business

Who Should Attend?

Attorneys
Banking Associates
Brokers
Business Owners
Chamber & Community Leaders
CPAs
Economic Developers
Trust Agents

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