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63 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis podcast is a collaboration between the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development and Farm, Food, and Enterprise Development programs, and the Iowa Small Business Development Centers. These podcasts cover relevant topics for businesses and individuals related to education, research, and technical assistance.
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Episodes
Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality
May 06, 2020 18:56 - 31 minutes - 23.8 MBCraig Downs and Mark Edelman discuss the Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality and also the Community Vitality Center at Iowa State University. Episode includes a discussion of the Microenterprise Loan Fund and the technical assistance opportunities through the Community Vitality Center. Hosted by Steve Adams of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Criterios y Restricciones para la reapertura de restaurantes en Iowa
May 06, 2020 18:22 - 20 minutes - 13.7 MBCriterios y Restricciones para la reapertura de restaurantes en Iowa - Episodio que cubre el tema de las reaperturas de negocios de comida en Iowa. Incluye restricciones, criterios y recomendaciones. Este Podcast tambien cubre diversos recursos que existen para apoyar a los duenos de los restaurantes en Iowa.
Iowa Area Development Group
May 06, 2020 18:02 - 27 minutes - 20 MBBruce Nuzum and Brittany Morales discuss the financing programs that Iowa Area Development Group works with through the Iowa electrical cooperatives. Programs include revolving loan funds, USDA financing, and grants. Brittany also details the Ripple Effect partnership between IADG and Aureon as she provides economic development support to Iowa independent telecommunication companies through technical assistance and financial packaging.
SBA Loan Program Update - SBDC
April 30, 2020 22:56 - 32 minutes - 19.8 MBJoel Youngs, Regional Director with the Small Business Development Center, provides an update on the EIDL, PPP, and SBDC services available at this time. Topics include direct business services, technical assistance, and the loan process. Host Steve Adams also provides some status updates on similar business assistance programs.
SBA 504 and Other Financial Options
April 30, 2020 22:25 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBSteve Brustkern, executive director of Blackhawk Economic Development Corporation, joins the podcast to discuss the various programs he oversees. The Small Business Administration's 504 program, various revolving loan funds, and other topics of business development are included in his discussion with host Steve Adams from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Website and Online Payments Best Practices
April 30, 2020 22:10 - 30 minutes - 22.2 MBDarcy Swon from the Iowa SBDC will discuss website development and evaluation techniques for the current business climate. Topics include types of websites, software choices, design strategies and online payment options. Steve Adams, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, hosts this episode.
Revenue Stream Analysis
April 30, 2020 21:37 - 17 minutes - 12.9 MBEvaluating new revenue streams is the focus of this episode. Businesses should always be evaluating these streams for the best return on investment as they continue to expand the goods and services portfolio. Victor Oyervides from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Brett Middendorf with the Iowa Small Business Development Center join host Steve Adams for this discussion.
Colaboracion y Programas en Iowa
April 30, 2020 21:19 - 20 minutes - 14 MBColaboración y Programas en Iowa – Episodio de Podcast que cubre el tema relevante para pequeños negocios acerca de la colaboración entre Iowa State University Extension and Outreach y Iowa Small Business Development Centers para ofrecer Podcasts, webinars, cursos, material informático y asesoría técnica durante la crisis de COVID 19. Además de información pertinente de otros programas locales y estatales para pequeños negocios.
Small Business Relief Fund - Iowa
April 25, 2020 00:20 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBThis podcast features Deidre DeJear from the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) and Kameron Middlebrooks Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Guests discuss the Iowa Small Business Relief Fund that provides grants to businesses with 7 or fewer employees.
Evaluating Customer Segments
April 24, 2020 21:24 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this segment, Victor Oyervides of ISU Extension and Outreach and Brett Middendorf of Small Business Development Center - Iowa discuss evaluating your customer segments and considering different business models that increase revenue and profitability.
Revolving Loan Funds
April 24, 2020 20:26 - 27 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode we interview Rick Hunsaker, executive director at Region XII Council of Governments, and Tami Lehmann, Business RLF Administrator Region XII Council of Governments. They discuss revolving loan fund programs they operate and similar programs throughout Iowa as a potential funding option for businesses.
Cash Flow Analysis - Short Term
April 24, 2020 19:43 - 19 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode we interview Dave Biedenbach, Small Business Development Center in Ames, Iowa, and Duane Johnson of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Program, on their thoughts and recommendations on quickly developing a cash flow analysis for your business.
SBA Programs For Your Business
April 22, 2020 16:02 - 21 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode we interview Kimberley Tiefenthaler, Regional Director in North Central Iowa for the Small Business Development Center, and Brett Middendorf, of the Small Business Development Center Ames State Office, and talk about Small Business Administration programs.