Business and Community Services Bldg., Suite 128
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0130
(319) 273-JPEC (5732) Fax: (319) 273-5733
E-mail: [email protected] www.jpec.org
Creating a Culture for Entrepreneurship at UNI!
We have numerous resources and a full library of information for anyone interested in starting a small business. We have a few important resources here, but are always adding more. If you do not see what you need, we may have it in development and/or simply not posted to the webpage yet. To get a copy of the resource that is not a hyperlink below, just e-mail us or call us at 319-273-5732. We no longer offer the documents on the website as PDF links due to some mis-use by a few people. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Your e-mail request for the documents is handled internally and your information is not shared with any outside parties. Thank you for your understanding.
BASIC INFORMATION
- Successful Entrepreneur Characteristics
- Common Requirements for Most New Businesses
- Starting Your Business
- Successful Start-up Guide
- Identity Theft and Credit
- Credit Card Interest Adds Up Over Time
- State of Iowa Small Business Contacts
- Iowa Educational, Governmental, and Financial Resources
- Key Legal Considerations of an Entrepreneur
- Government Regulations and Rules
- Home-based Business
- Franchising
- Tips for Women Entrepreneurs
- Phone Call Etiquette
RESEARCH
- Researching the Business Concept
- Online Research Resources
- Web Research Resources
- Internet Research
- Internet Sources for Competitive Intelligence
- Employer Research
FEASIBILITY STUDIES & BUSINESS PLANS
- Outline for a Feasibility Study
- Format and Writing Tips for a Feasibility Plan
- Business Plan Guide (requires Worksheets A-E Below)
- Financial Worksheet A
- Financial Worksheet B
- Financial Worksheet C
- Financial Worksheet D
- Financial Worksheet E
- Sample Business Plan for Biodiesel Business
- Sample Business Plan for Community Library
- Sample Business Plan for Pet Company
- Sample Business Plan for Museum
- How to Write a Great Business Plan
BUSINESS OWNERSHIP AND STRUCTURE
- Forms of Business Ownership
- Business Structure Chart
- Selecting a Board of Directors
- Transitioning the Business to the Next Generation
INTERNET
- E-Business Strategies
- Guide to Doing Business Online
- Website Tips
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
- Copyrights
- Patents
- Trademarks
FUNDING A SMALL BUSINESS
- Financing for the Small Business
- Guide to Financial Programs
- Venture and Equity Funds in Iowa
- Financial Assistance Guide
- How to Get a Loan
- State and Federal Loan Applications
- Venture Capitalists' Assessment of New Venture Survival
- Advanced Technology Program Competition and Awards
MANAGEMENT
- Inventory Control
- Importation Requirements
- Managing Growth
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- Communication and Listening
- Delegating Work and Responsibility
- Designing Jobs to Bring out the Best in Employees
- Eight Attributes of Excellence
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Keeping Good Employees
- Leadership and Motivation
- Operating with a Customer Focus
- Planning
- Reducing Unnecessary Employee Absenses
- Roles of Managers
- What Being a Manager is Like
- Effective Meetings
- Implementing and Dealing with Change
- Business Risks
MARKETING
- Naming Your Business
- Marketing for the Small Business
- Marketing Overview
- Online Marketing Resources
- Marketing Plan
- Marketing Budget
- Common Questions in Creating a Marketing Strategy
- Questionnaire
- Business Networking
- Pricing
- Promotion
- Positioning
- Public Relations
- Advertising Agency
- Channel Marketing & Distribution
- Target Market
- Analyzing the Competition
- SWOT Analysis
- Retailing
- Location & Design
To contact us:
John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
University of Northern Iowa
Business and Community Services, Suite 128
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0130
Phone: 319-273-JPEC (5732)
Fax: 319-273-5733
Email: [email protected]
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