Small Business and Startup 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 Partnership is here to help.

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

Connect with Resource Partners 

The DSM community has a wide range of organizations that can serve as resource partners for small businesses and startup companies to grow their business. See this Resource Compass in the DSM Small Business Hub to find information on potential resources across the region. 

Connect with Resources

Get Business Counseling

Is your small business looking for advice on how to get to the next level? Fill out this form on the DSM Small Business Hub to request assistance through The Partnership’s network.  

Get Business Counseling

Programs and Events

The Partnership presents several programs and events throughout the year focused on small businesses: 

Find other small business and entrepreneurship events on The Partnership Events calendar

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.

Community Resources

Small business owners in DSM can access numerous resources from community partners, including: 

 

Small Business Resources by Topic

Register Now for the 2024 Small Business Success Summit 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
Learn how to launch or grow your business at the Small Business Success Summit on Monday, June 10, 2024.
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McKee, Voorhees & Sease, at the intersection of science and law, betters lives in Iowa and around the world.
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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.
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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.
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Paid Sick Leave Changes Under the American Rescue Plan Accounting & Taxes, Additional Resources, Legal
Learn about expanded paid sick leave and tax credit extensions through the American Rescue Plan of 2021.
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Tips for Small Businesses Struggling with the Effects of COVID-19 Accounting & Taxes, Additional Resources, IT & Data, Legal
Jeffrey Goetz gives tips to business owners recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Brent Hinders explains five areas of law every Iowa employer should know amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Greater Des Moines (DSM) Businesses and Finding the Path Forward Accounting & Taxes, Additional Resources, Finance, Banking & Capital, Legal
Industry leaders share insight into how businesses can move forward after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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An HR Professional Reflects on Remote Work During COVID-19 Additional Resources, Legal, Staffing & Hiring
An HR professional shares the challenges of staying in business while adhering to new employment regulations.
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A New Iowa Law and PPP Loan Forgiveness Accounting & Taxes, Additional Resources, Legal
Davis Brown Law Firm attorneys explain how a new Iowa law limits COVID-19 litigation and discuss a PPP update.
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Employer Resources for Businesses in 2020 Additional Resources, Legal
Davis Brown Law Firm attorneys highlight diversity and inclusion efforts, PPP loans and returning to work.
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Finding the Path Forward for Your Business Accounting & Taxes, Additional Resources, Finance, Banking & Capital, Legal
An accountant, banker and attorney share advice for businesses dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Greater Des Moines Partnership led a panel discussion for employer legal considerations post-pandemic.
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COVID-19 Landlord Updates Additional Resources, Legal
Davis Brown Law Firm attorneys explain COVID-19 implications and updates critical for Iowa landlords.
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COVID-19 Returning to Work Updates Additional Resources, Legal
Davis Brown Law Firm attorneys offer advice for businesses handling abandoned property due to the pandemic.
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PPP Loan Benefits and Documentation Additional Resources, Legal
Davis Brown Law Firm attorneys explain COVID-19 updates, including PPP Loan benefits.
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Attorneys with Davis Brown Law Firm in Greater Des Moines (DSM) outline how to interpret the law in a pandemic.
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Iowa Economic Development Authority COVID-19 Response Accounting & Taxes, Additional Resources, Finance, Banking & Capital, Legal
IEDA works with a number of other organizations on developing relief programs for small businesses.
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COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits Update Additional Resources, Legal
Iowa Workforce Development's Ryan West offers a look into unemployment benefits during COVID-19.
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Handling Contracts Written Prior to COVID-19 Additional Resources, Legal
Corrin Hatala and Laura Wasson of Davis Brown Law Firm discuss contract obligations for businesses.
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Read five tips on how to respond accurately during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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You've Been Hacked! IT & Data, Legal
John Lande and Bob Hickock discuss data breaches at the Small Business Success Summit.
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Communication reduces liability and minimizes risk for your small business employees.
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Protect and control intellectual property with patent, trademark and copyright laws.
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5 Tips and Tricks to Improve Your HR IQ Legal, Staffing & Hiring
Discover five common HR related challenges that businesses may experience and strategies to avoid those pitfalls.
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Learn what options are available during tax season, even if you are unable to pay in full.
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Attorney Kelsey Crosse talks employment law and hiring talent for your small business.
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Attorneys explain ways to protect intellectual property at your small business.
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Jaki Samuelson talks avoiding legal claims and offers advice for small business success.
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Research references of potential startup investors and partners to guarantee success.
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