Small Business Resources

The Greater Des Moines Partnership offers the tools you need to help grow your small business or startup. From online resources on topics like how to start a business, finance, banking and capital, marketing, hiring and events for small business, the Small Business Resources Hub is here to help. The Partnership also offers the following services and additional resources for small businesses:

For more information, contact The Partnership’s small business and startup experts.

Small Business Resources Newsletter

Learn more about small business and startup resources available through The Partnership, as well as events and news to help grow your business. Sign up for the Small Business Resources Newsletter.

Startup Stories DSM Podcast

Get inspired by listening to success stories from local small businesses and startups on the Startup Stories DSM podcast series.

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Recursion Strategy in Business Additional Resources

Strengthen systems by repeating behaviors in order to learn and improve.

Zugzwang in Business - Prevent Recurrence of Negative Outcomes Additional Resources

Encountering zugzwang in business can lead to developing mechanisms for quick-change strategies.

Small Business Boost Initiative in Greater Des Moines (DSM) Finance, Banking & Capital, How to Start a Business

An opportunity for financial coaching and other tools for entrepreneurs is available through the new program.

The Elder Way - Elder Corporation in Greater Des Moines (DSM) Staffing & Hiring

Elder Corporation's core values and principles are key to its continued growth and success.

Rewarding Innovative Thinking in Business Additional Resources

Develop strategies and reward systems that will enable employees to take risks and innovate.

Des Moines Entrepreneur Makes History with Goldman Sachs How to Start a Business, Success Stories

Joy Hankins chosen for the inaugural Black in Business cohort with Goldman Sachs.

Ruan Transportation Management Systems Work-Based Learning Staffing & Hiring

Ruan offers work-based learning for high school and college students looking for an alternative career path.

2022 Public Policy Issue Forum on Infrastructure Events & Networking, Finance, Banking & Capital, Staffing & Hiring

Learn about the impact of supply chain issues, inflation and talent shortages Greater Des Moines (DSM) businesses are facing.

Engaging and Keeping Talent in the Labor Market Staffing & Hiring

Christina Zurek discusses how the pandemic impacted what matters to employees and retaining employees in 2022.

Streamlining the Essentials with the Tarahumara Additional Resources

The Tarahumara in Central America are an example of how evolutionary development leads to efficient processes.

DSM USA Policy Headquarters May 2022 Podcast Accounting & Taxes

The DSM USA Policy Headquarters podcast guests discuss pro-growth tax policy.

Using Evidence to Create a Predictable Strategy Additional Resources

Avoid relying on the unpredictable nature of rolling the dice to develop business strategy.

Unlocking Solar Energy for Your Greater Des Moines (DSM) Business Additional Resources

Grow Solar provides businesses an opportunity to pool purchasing power to save on solar installations.

Propel - Fractional CMO Services Finance, Banking & Capital, Marketing & Sales, Success Stories

Learn about spending money to make money with Propel, new subscription-based CMO service.

Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace Additional Resources

UnityPoint invests in team member empowerment, DEI and leadership effectiveness.

Returning to Work - The Ruan Center Events Events & Networking

The Ruan Center works hard to create meaningful connections at two to three building events per month.

2022 SBA Iowa Small Business Person of the Year - Kimberly Baeth Events & Networking, Success Stories

Golden Openings Owner Kimberly Baeth is awarded the Iowa Small Business Person of the Year Award.

High School Registered Apprenticeships at John Deere Staffing & Hiring

John Deere partners to create High School Register Apprenticeship opportunities.