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Whether you're developing, expanding or consolidating your business, Iowa Workforce Development has the tools employers need throughout the business cycle.Our experts provide one-on-one assistance with a variety of questions, including recruitment assistance, tax credits for hiring new employees, customized training opportunities, and detailed information about the labor market.IWD is a one-stop resource for employers. Read below to see a complete list of ways we can support you and contact us via: Contact information below Learn more about how we can help build Iowa's workforce. Connection with business engagement How IWD supports employersClick the links below to expand on the different…
A business coach provides the support, guidance, and accountability you need to develop winning strategies, overcome challenges, and achieve your goals. After a hugely successful pilot program earlier this year, we're launching our next six-month business coaching program on Wednesday, November 29th. This interactive online course is designed specifically for FMB members and is brought to you by award-winning business coach Maria Coulter. Additionally, if your business is registered with CITB, this coaching can be fully funded through the CITB Skills and Training Fund. This is a great opportunity to receive great coaching for free! What does…
The U.S. is home to 33.2 million small businesses, which drive over 43% of GDP. If you are looking to start a business, there are key factors to consider—from market research and creating a business plan to scaling your business. These factors are critical to your journey and can make a big difference no matter what stage of the process you are in. Entrepreneurs who take concrete action can differentiate themselves from competitors, innovate, and grow. For successful entrepreneurs, the execution of the business is often what means the most. Key Takeaways Starting a small business involves extensive market research…
Click to enlarge Photo credit: New College of Florida/Facebook A business plan outlining radical reforms for New College of Florida is “not financially viable” in its current form, a professor at the University of Florida's business school said in an analysis critical of the school's “strategic vision.” The business plan review comes as the New College Board of Trustees is scheduled to select a new president on Tuesday. Interim President Richard Corcoran, a former state Assembly speaker and state education commissioner, is one of three finalists for the president job. Corcoran highlighted the business plan in a meeting with the…
special for reporters This month, a group of young entrepreneurs, Benjamin Viafore, Nikesh Werner, and Douglas Stovall, will partner with Mercer Island High School's (MIHS) DECA chapter to conduct a business plan contest. Frustrated by the lack of local business opportunities, three students decided to host their own business plan competition to foster a passion for business in their local community. With the help of MIHS teacher and advisor Jen McClellan, the students, along with the Mercer Island DECA Chapter, founded the nonprofit organization Seattle Competition for Young Entrepreneurs (SCYE), which was founded on Nov. 4. A competition will be…
Here are the takeaways from today's Morning Brief. sign up Every morning you will receive the following message in your inbox:The word “AI” is not thrown around like it used to be.This year's stock market rally has been driven by big tech companies, riding the rise of AI from the cold afterglow of cost-cutting layoffs.But the megacap stocks that led the way won't be what will propel the S&P 500 into its next rally. Analysts say the other 493 companies have much lower valuations but are likely to outperform without the baggage of inflated valuations or the pain of a…
Cleantech startup Greener has launched Greener for Business, a new initiative aimed at supporting Australian businesses in their efforts to reduce emissions and achieve net zero. As part of the announcement, the company also announced a partnership with Origin Energy. Gleaner said the initiative provides companies with a systematic approach to achieving net zero. Recognizing that implementing sustainable practices can be resource-intensive, we provide a framework aimed at simplifying the transition. This includes energy, waste, electrification, packaging, logistics, etc. The company says its aim is to provide small and medium-sized businesses with a central repository of viable solutions and government…
High-yield business savings accounts help entrepreneurs increase their cash reserves and reach their business goals faster. Interest rates will continue to be high in 2024, with high-yielding accounts yielding over 4.00% per annum.NerdWallet's picks for the best business savings accounts all offer the opportunity to earn at least 2.00% annual yield, which is well above the national average (0.46% APY, according to the FDIC). It's also much better than what the big national banks usually offer. As of this writing, Chase and Bank of America have the highest APYs for business savings accounts at less than 0.05%.Beyond APY, we also…
Gender equality is a key piece of the global prosperity puzzle. Women make up almost half of the world's population and therefore half of its potential. Yet the inequalities they face are deep and persistent, slowing progress towards the gender equality targets set out in the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There are 2.4 billion women in the world who are denied equal economic rights. This is despite evidence showing that the business case for gender equality is strong. In fact, it is estimated that a “gender dividend” of $172 trillion could be achieved if the lifetime earnings gap between…
A business plan outlining radical reforms for New College of Florida is “not financially viable” in its current form, a professor at the University of Florida's business school said in an analysis critical of the school's “strategic vision.”The business plan review comes as the New College Board of Trustees is scheduled to select a new president on Tuesday. Interim President Richard Corcoran, a former state Assembly speaker and state education commissioner, is one of three finalists for the president job. Corcoran highlighted the business plan in a meeting with the board in August.Also, the State University Board of Regents' Strategic…