Courses

Virtual Coffee Break: AI That Actually Saves You Time (No Tech Skills Needed)

You don't have time to "play around" with AI, and you shouldn't have to. This session skips the hype and gets straight to what works: simple ways to save time on marketing, customer communication, and daily tasks using tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini. We'll cover custom AI assistants (Gems, GPTs, agents) built specifically for small business needs - no coding, no tech background required. Bring your real business questions and leave with actionable takeaways you can use right away.

Wednesday, December 16, 2026, WWW - Online

Virtual Coffee Break: Resources to Move Your Business Forward

Have an idea for a new product, service, or direction for your business but aren't sure what comes next? Join us for a one-hour Virtual Coffee Break to discover Iowa resources that can help you find expertise, explore funding opportunities, test an idea, solve business challenges, and identify your next step. Representatives from Iowa Source Link and America's SBDC Iowa will share practical resources available to Iowa entrepreneurs and small businesses and how to know which ones are right for you.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, WWW - Online

Virtual Coffee Break: Turn Insights Into New Growth

Your best source of growth may be the customers you already have. Learn a practical approach to uncovering your customers' unmet needs through meaningful conversations, testing new ideas before investing, and validating products or services that keep your business relevant and growing.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026, WWW - Online

Virtual Coffee Break: Unlocking Financing For Your Business

Learn exactly what banks require to approve your retail or service business loan. This session covers essential paperwork, down payments, and credit scores for startups and existing brands. Walk away with a clear checklist to confidently pitch your business to a lender.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026, WWW - Online