VentureNet Iowa offers Resource Network for Entrepreneurs
If you’re starting a business in Iowa, VentureNet Iowa is a name you won’t soon want to forget.
VentureNet Iowa is a state-funded entrepreneurial network that launched in early 2008 and is a joint venture between the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) and the State of Iowa. “VentureNet Iowa works with any kind of growth company - ranging from technology transfer and value-added agriculture to manufacturing. The goal is to encourage those engaged with entrepreneurial start-ups to collaborate with others to move their company forward,” said John LaMarche, general partner with VentureNet Iowa.
VentureNet Iowa received an initial award of $150,000 from the Iowa Department of Economic Development to fund its operations and most recently, received an additional $250,000 to continue its work.
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Starting a New Business in Tough Economic Times
In today’s business climate, start-up money for a new business can be a challenge in and of itself.
Learn more useful financial strategies for tough times in this article: click here.
Deadly Mistakes in Business Start-up
Don’t let yourself fall victim to any of these eight critical mistakes when starting up a business.
To learn more, listen to the complete podcast here.
Planning For The Future of your Business
As a small business owner, it’s never too early to start thinking about how you’ll transition your business - whether that’s due to retirement or an unexpected situation that arises which makes it impossible for you to run your business because of an accident or health issue.
Business succession transitions can be a difficult concept to think about, but it’s something you need to consider so that you don’t leave loved ones or business associates unprepared.
To help you get started, complete a “transition planning assessment” here.
To learn more about business succession planning, click here.
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