START WITH A BUSINESS PLAN

The Small Business Administration provides valuable step-by-step information about starting a business. Take some time to read through their 10 step guide and make notes with any questions you may have. Another resource is IA Sourcelink’s Start a Business Guide. Feel free to call us to discuss the specifics of your business idea and we will answer any additional questions you may have about getting started. 

I HAVE A PLAN…NOW WHAT

Starting a new business can be very overwhelming and confusing in the beginning. There are many things to do in the beginning stages of starting your own business. Since you have a business plan but are unsure of what to do next, we would like to speak with you in person. This way you can tell us the details of your business and future plans. Through our partnership with the Mid-Iowa SBDC we can assist you in reviewing your business plan and help you determine the next step.

LOOKING FOR FINANCING

Iowa Source Link provides information about funds that may (or may not) be available throughout the year depending on your business size and type. Take some time to read through Iowa SourceLink website get a better feel for how financing works with small businesses and where yours might fit in. We would like to talk to you in person about this particular need because it can sometimes be overwhelming for new business owners. Our staff can guide you through the different options and information and can help determine which financing and programs might work best for your business. Below is a list of our lending partners:

• TruBank  

• Peoples Bank   

• Bank of the West     

• Great Western Bank  

• Regions Bank   

• Wells Fargo Bank  

• Luana Savings Bank

• City State Bank

SITE OR LOCATION SEARCH

If you already have a business plan and financing in place, you have come a long way and can now focus on the exciting part…finding your new location! We can help you search. Check out our listings for an existing building or site for your operation. Please contact us with your requirements so we can help you find the perfect place! If you are already working with a realtor, we are happy to work with them as well. Below is a list of our local real estate partners:

• Colby Interests  

• Hubbell Realty  

• Iowa Realty

• Knapp Properties 

• People’s Company