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.

https://iowasbdc.org/on-demand-training/

Frequently asked questions about starting a business in Iowa

https://iowasbdc.org/online-resources/frequently-asked-questions/

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

https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/137/AmeriCorps%20Enrollment%20Forms/Employment%20Eligibility%20Verification%20I-9%20Form.pdf

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

https://resources.liveplan.com/?token=eyAidG9rZW4iOiAiMTYxNzg5MzM2NTgwY2UzMjk4ZmY5ZDljMTg2ZjZiMDA0YTk3NzNjOGM5IiwgInVzZXJUeXBlIjogInBhcyIgfQ==

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. 

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

https://strategicdoing.net/intro/

Useful Links

https://iowasbdc.org/online-resources/useful-links/

Getting your products online with Shop Iowa.

https://iowasbdc.org/?s=Shop+Iowa

https://iowasbdc.org/photo-box/

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.