“Smart Start” Small Business Workshop

A “crash course” workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting a business. Topics include insurance, intellectual property, business organization, registration, and operations, presented by local business professionals. Registration requested.

Smart Start provides information as well as the opportunity to ask questions on topics such as paying taxes, applying for a business loan/grant, managing your finances, applying for a patent, finding resources, forming a partnership, and more.

Hosted by the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Ames Chamber of Commerce.