Small Business Resources | Des Moines, Iowa

Small Businesses and Transaction Processing Innovation IT & Data, Marketing & Sales

Greater Des Moines small businesses can utilize transaction processing innovations to encourage consumer engagement.

2024 Influencer Marketing Trends Marketing & Sales

These five influencer marketing trends are set to reshape the way brands connect and engage with their audiences.

2024 Small Business Trends — Challenges and Opportunities Additional Resources, IT & Data, Marketing & Sales

Small Business Administration outlines five trends for small businesses to consider in 2024.

Global Entrepreneurship Week Events Taking Place in Des Moines Events & Networking, Finance, Banking & Capital, How to Start a Business, Marketing & Sales, Staffing & Hiring

Local entrepreneurs can level up their skills by participating in Global Entrepreneurship Week events.

2023 Scale DSM Participants Q+A Accounting & Taxes, Events & Networking, Finance, Banking & Capital, Marketing & Sales, Staffing & Hiring

Perlla Deluca and Nizigiyimana Danifodi are participating in the Scale DSM Minority Business Accelerator.

Lily Allen-Dueñas Celebrates 100th Podcast Episode Marketing & Sales, Success Stories

The founder of Wild Yoga Tribe talks about bringing global perspectives to her Wild Yoga Tribe podcast.

Successful Sales Strategies for Startups and Small Businesses Events & Networking, Marketing & Sales

Sales strategies involve identifying the players, planning points of progress and more.

Small Business Fall Event Roundup Events & Networking, Finance, Banking & Capital, How to Start a Business, Marketing & Sales

Check out the events happening in September, October and November for small business owners in Greater Des Moines.

OctPRfest 2023 in West Des Moines, Iowa Events & Networking, Marketing & Sales

PRSA Iowa is offering Greater Des Moines Partnership Members a discounted entry to the event.

David Tracy – Northgate Marketing Startup Story Marketing & Sales, Success Stories

David Tracy works with clients around the globe creating marketing campaigns through branding, web design and more.

Small Business Hub — Resource Compass and Business Counseling Accounting & Taxes, Additional Resources, Events & Networking, Finance, Banking & Capital, How to Start a Business, IT & Data, Legal, Marketing & Sales, Staffing & Hiring, Success Stories, Succession Planning

Additions to the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Small Business Hub will further help support local entrepreneurs.

Connecting with Customers Through Digital Platforms Marketing & Sales

Greater Des Moines (DSM) businesses can utilize the power of social media to drive sales and growth.

Retirement Planning and Writing About Your Passions Marketing & Sales, Succession Planning

Position yourself as the expert so you can communicate to your audience.

Maximizing Local Partnerships to Create Community in Des Moines Marketing & Sales

Through brand partnerships and community collaboration, Greater Des Moines businesses can improve their reach.

Optimize Your Website with Google My Business Marketing & Sales

Optimizing your website’s SEO with Google My Business is a great way to put your business in the spotlight.

Providing Value and Making Meaningful Connections in Business Marketing & Sales

Greater Des Moines (DSM) businesses that create valuable content can impact consumer confidence.

Shopping Experience Trends in 2023 Marketing & Sales

Learn how to build community and connection with customers physically and digitally through four strategies.

Joy of Curls – 2022 Downtown Farmers’ Market Incubator Program Events & Networking, Marketing & Sales

Joy Hankins connected to the DSM community through the Incubator Program after starting her business in 2021.

2022 Holiday Shopping Season in Greater Des Moines (DSM) Marketing & Sales

This year, retailers should be marketing deals and launching promotions now to capture holiday shopping dollars.

Scale DSM Q+A with Minority Small Business Owners Accounting & Taxes, Events & Networking, Finance, Banking & Capital, Marketing & Sales, Staffing & Hiring

Lilly Okech, Isabel Contreras and Monica Reyes are participating in the Scale DSM Minority Business Accelerator.

Sales for Startups Workshop – Greater Des Moines Partnership Events & Networking, Finance, Banking & Capital, How to Start a Business, Marketing & Sales, Staffing & Hiring

The Sales for Startups Workshop will welcome featured speakers Andrew Kirpalani, Brad Williams and Mollie Bodensteiner.

Pros and Cons of Expanding a Small Business Online IT & Data, Marketing & Sales

Your business can grow as your digital footprint grows — through your website, social media pages and more.

Local Business School – Winter 2022 Session Events & Networking, Marketing & Sales

Entrepreneurs will level up digital marketing skills and determine key strategies to implement in the new year.

Developing a Clear Strategic Plan for Your Small Business Marketing & Sales

Learn the effectiveness of removing clickbait and focusing on clear and concise planning.

Greater Des Moines (DSM) Guide for Customer Loyalty Marketing & Sales

Learn about creating customer loyalty for your business and building rapport with your customers.

2022 Scale DSM Participants Q+A Accounting & Taxes, Events & Networking, Finance, Banking & Capital, Marketing & Sales, Staffing & Hiring

Latha Kumar, Shelana Laing and Andres Rodriguez are participating in the Scale DSM Minority Business Accelerator.

Digital Marketing for Greater Des Moines (DSM) Marketing & Sales

Learn about online outreach and the importance of digital marketing for business growth.

Create Memorable Marketing and Develop an Authentic Brand Events & Networking, Marketing & Sales

Lisa Even shares the top ways to create memorable marketing for your small business.

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.

Opportunities for Small Business Owners in DSM Events & Networking, How to Start a Business, Marketing & Sales

Learn about volunteering with SCORE and taking advantage of local business classes at DMACC.

2022 Scale DSM Minority Business Accelerator Applications Open Accounting & Taxes, Events & Networking, Finance, Banking & Capital, Marketing & Sales

Apply now for the inaugural cohort of the Scale DSM Minority Business Accelerator.

Why Target Marketing and Customer Segmentation Works Marketing & Sales

Learn why small businesses profit and grow by focusing on the ideal client or target customer.

Meta Boost in Greater Des Moines (DSM) Events & Networking, Marketing & Sales

Learn tips and tricks for building your online presence and engaging with the Greater Des Moines (DSM) community.

2022 Small Business Success Summit Keynote Takeaways Accounting & Taxes, Additional Resources, Events & Networking, Finance, Banking & Capital, How to Start a Business, IT & Data, Legal, Marketing & Sales, Staffing & Hiring, Success Stories, Succession Planning

Nick Sarillo and Dima Ghawi offered advice to small business owners during the 2022 Small Business Success Summit.

Business Marketing Trends for 2022 Marketing & Sales

Stay competitive and ahead of the curve with these vital marketing trends for 2022.

Establishing a Sustainable Competitive Advantage Marketing & Sales

Businesses can steer clear of fear-based marketing and create competitive products with new ideas.

Small Business and Startup Stories DSM Podcast Year in Review Additional Resources, Finance, Banking & Capital, Marketing & Sales, Success Stories

The Partnership shares a review of the 2021 startup community and an overview for what 2022 will look like.

Small Business Marketing Strategies That Work Finance, Banking & Capital, Marketing & Sales

Learn how Greater Des Moines (DSM) small business can market using free services and loans.

Euphoria Cakes in Greater Des Moines (DSM) Marketing & Sales, Success Stories

A passion for cake decorating became the catalyst for a new career and move to Greater Des Moines (DSM).

Lola's Fine Kitchen Heats Up in DSM Additional Resources, Marketing & Sales, Success Stories

Hannah Elliott shares the startup story behind Lola's Fine Kitchen in Greater Des Moines (DSM)

Social Media E-commerce for Greater Des Moines (DSM) Businesses Marketing & Sales

Jamie Lamb and Courtney O'Connell share tips for social media e-commerce success.

Top Five Developing Marketing Plan for Businesses Marketing & Sales

Tamara Kenworthy lays out five steps to create a marketing plan for your Greater Des Moines (DSM) business.

Social Media and Civility Webinar Marketing & Sales

Jay Byers, Beth Shelton and Shekinah Young join Scott Raecker to discuss tips for social media civility.

Top Five Ways for Small Business to Know Customers with Big Data IT & Data, Marketing & Sales

Mike Larkin and Ted Davies explain targeting consumers and utilizing data to find success for your brand.

AI Advertising and Big Data in Marketing IT & Data, Marketing & Sales

People hate to be sold to, but love to buy. Hear the top five ways you can better understand the customer journey.

Velorosa Startup Story Marketing & Sales, Success Stories

Velorosa's Kim Hopkins and Lisa Carponelli discuss designing women's cycling kits and the company in 2020.

Five Q and Journity Startup Story Marketing & Sales, Success Stories

Chad Williams discusses the ministry impact platform, Journity, and his Greater Des Moines (DSM) startup, Five Q.

Crafting Your Elevator Pitch Marketing & Sales

Mackenzie Ryan Walters shares how storytelling turns into sales and reveals how to create the perfect pitch.

Pivoting for Success for DSM Forward Additional Resources, Marketing & Sales

Three Greater Des Moines (DSM) small business owners talk pivoting during the COVID-19 crisis.

Happy Medium Marketing Strategies for DSM Businesses Additional Resources, Marketing & Sales

Adam Gowen and Courtney Shaw discuss how businesses can adapt their marketing strategies and foster success.

Kinseyco Digital Marketing Strategy for COVID-19 Additional Resources, IT & Data, Marketing & Sales

Kinseyco lays out five steps for strategic digital marketing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

One World Supplies Small Business and Startup Stories How to Start a Business, Marketing & Sales, Success Stories

Sul Huq describes his journey as an entrepreneur and the growth of DSM-startup One World Supplies.

Creativity and Innovation DSM Employment Ready Podcast Additional Resources, Marketing & Sales, Staffing & Hiring

Learn ways to prepare for the future world of work using creativity and innovation in business.

Tips for Making the Most of the COVID-19 Crisis Additional Resources, Marketing & Sales

Sally Cooper Smith explains how create customer loyalty and strengthen your brand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Top Ways to Thrive During Economic Uncertainty Additional Resources, Finance, Banking & Capital, Marketing & Sales

Courtney DeRonde outlines the top five ways to manage times of crisis during economic uncertainty.

Growing Your Business Using YouTube Marketing & Sales

Dave Meyer shares how to create and organize your channel, produce videos and use YouTube Live.

Reaching Customers Online Through Google IT & Data, Marketing & Sales

Use Google tools and resources to reach customers, appear in search results and advertise online.

Driving Business Growth with Data IT & Data, Marketing & Sales

Learn how to drive growth in your business using Google Analytics data to bring about results and leads.

Marketing Experts Webinar for DSM Forward Additional Resources, Marketing & Sales

Drew McLellan of McLellan Marketing Group in Greater Des Moines (DSM) discusses marketing during the pandemic.

Productivity and Engagement Tips During COVID-19 Additional Resources, Marketing & Sales

Doextra CRM Solutions account executives offer tips for increasing productivity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Successfully Manage a Remote Sales Team Additional Resources, Marketing & Sales

Benjamin Remp provides sales philosophies for managing a remote sales team during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Building an Effective Sales Process During COVID-19 Additional Resources, IT & Data, Marketing & Sales

Andy Snook describes the importance of developing process maps for your business team.

The Multiplier Effect of DSM Local Businesses Additional Resources, Marketing & Sales

Greater Des Moines (DSM) small businesses recirculate profit locally, creating a big impact on the region.

Supporting Live Music Amid COVID-19 with DSM Startup HomeDitty Additional Resources, Events & Networking, Marketing & Sales

Katie Byers explains ways to support local artists through virtual house concerts with HomeDitty.

WINPRO's Affiliate Marketing Strategy Additional Resources, Marketing & Sales

Bill Bernardo offers affiliate marketing advice and lessons learned from WINPRO.

DSM Businesses Selling Virtually on Social Media Additional Resources, Marketing & Sales

Greater Des Moines (DSM) business owners Liz Lidgett and Becky Pospisal share ideas for selling online.

Flynn Wright Tips for Email Marketing During Sensitive Times Additional Resources, Marketing & Sales

Jeff White shares Flynn Wright's tips for email marketing and staying connected during COVID-19.

Communicating with Customers During and After COVID-19 Additional Resources, Marketing & Sales

Torey Maerz shares the best ways to communicate during and after the pandemic, including social media tools.

Rocket Referrals Solicits Feedback Through Net Promoter Systems Additional Resources, Marketing & Sales

Torey Maerz discusses Net Promoter Systems, including the key reasons marketers find them advantageous.

Driving Demand Remotely with Drip Marketing Campaigns Webinar Marketing & Sales, Success Stories

Kaylee Williams provides an inside look at how VolunteerLocal executes marketing and closes the sale.

DSM Small Businesses Pivot to Deal with COVID-19 Crisis Additional Resources, Marketing & Sales

Christina Moffatt shares how Greater Des Moines (DSM) businesses are changing course during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to Manage Company Remotely Additional Resources, How to Start a Business, Marketing & Sales, Success Stories

Lana Fox discusses sales and communication tools for managing ClinicNote remotely.

Remote Selling Virutal Event Suggests Tips, Tools for Success Additional Resources, Marketing & Sales

Mike Colwell outlines the Remote Selling event with Andy Snook, hosted by the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

Working at Home During COVID-19 Pandemic Additional Resources, Events & Networking, Marketing & Sales

EventBank's Eric L. Schmidt explains how Greater Des Moines (DSM) businesses can adapt to work at home.

Harley Davidson Motor Company Story How to Start a Business, Marketing & Sales

Ken Schmidt explains how Harley Davidson built its customer base and created a loyal corporate culture.

Write Once, Use Twice (or more!) Marketing & Sales, Success Stories

Sally Cooper Smith discusses repurposing marketing content.

Marketing on a Shoestring Budget Marketing & Sales

Dave Makin and Jay Casmirri discuss cost-effective marketing tools.

Hyper Local Hype: The Rise of the Nano Influencer Marketing & Sales, Success Stories

Whitney Warne discusses hyperlocal influencer marketing at the Small Business Success Summit.

Donations, Sponsorships, Ads = Overwhelmed Marketing & Sales

Tom Hudson, Crossroads Shooting Sports General Manager, discusses small business marketing tactics.

Keep Your Business Relevant With Digital Marketing Trends Marketing & Sales

Learn how your organization can stay up-to-date on Google, Facebook, and other digital marketing trends that impact your marketing.

Creating Effective Self-Promotion as a Solopreneur and Small Business Owner Additional Resources, Marketing & Sales

Commitment and discipline are essential for small businesses to execute effective strategies for self-promotion.

Top Five Tips for Great Websites IT & Data, Marketing & Sales

Uncover five tips and changes for small business owners to consider for their websites.

Protect and Manage Your Small Business Online Brand IT & Data, Marketing & Sales

Learn how to monitor your small business brand online through reviews and social media.

Accelerating Sales Through Channel Management Marketing & Sales

AgriSync Founder discusses leveraging word-of-mouth and accelerating sales through channel management.

Why Marketing Should Focus on Customer Acquisition Costs Marketing & Sales

Learn more about the price of customer acquisition costs for startup business owners.

Top Five Marketing and Sales Apps for Small Business Owners IT & Data, Marketing & Sales

Apps help small businesses gather data, increase workflow and manage operational tasks.

Remote Sales Calls for Startups and Small Businesses Marketing & Sales

Fastpath founder discusses the anatomy of a remote sales call and how it will lead to success.

Find Success in Growing Retail Through Events and Collaboration Additional Resources, Events & Networking, Marketing & Sales

Art Terrarium holds several Downtown DSM events each month to give customers a fun retail experience.

Guide to Optimizing Your Online Presence Additional Resources, IT & Data, Marketing & Sales

Have you optimized your online presence? Learn to do so effectively with this quick how-to.

Know Your Customers: What Motivates Buying Decisions Marketing & Sales

Understanding intellect and emotion as motivators is key to finding success and increasing sales.

Five Ways to Find Your Sweet Spot Customer Marketing & Sales

Connie Anderson explains how startups create growth by finding their sweet spot customer.

Top Five Marketing and Sales Tips for Small Business Success Marketing & Sales

Tiffany Tokarz explains marketing and sales tips to increase small business success.

Learn How to Create a Web Presence for Your Small Business How to Start a Business, Marketing & Sales

A website and social media presence are vital to marketing your small business online.

Sales Funnel Management for Startups and Small Businesses Marketing & Sales

FunnelWise Vice President discusses accelerating sales through sales funnel management.

Social Media Marketing for Startups and Small Businesses Marketing & Sales

DSM USA experts talk social media marketing strategy for small businesses and startups.

Selling the Invisible Book Offers Small Businesses Marketing Advice Marketing & Sales

McLellan Marketing Group CEO speaks on crafting marketing messages for customers.

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