Siouxland Magazine - Volume 3 Issue 1

personal growth
leadership
determination
business development
influence
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Katie and Co 2020 Winter Box
Why is it important for the community to support
start-ups and small businesses?
Small shops help create jobs for locals and stimulate
the local economy. It keeps small towns alive. Sharing
your experiences and spreading the word about small
businesses is extremely helpful.
What is one thing you know now that you wish you
knew when starting your business?
How much time it really takes! Running my own business is
one of the best things I have ever done, but it is hard work.
Work that at times requires making sacrifices.
What advice would you give to someone looking
to start a business?
Write down your goals! Dream big, believe in yourself,
and never give up! Set your mind to succeed and achieve
your goals. Surround yourself with positive, like minded
people. Ask questions and for help when you need it!
How can the community continue to help your
business?
Support my business by spreading the word, sharing on
social media, swinging by with family and friends, and
shopping with me!
What are some future goals for your company?
I want to sell my candles wholesale to a business in each
state! Another goal is to have workshops in the candle
studio, and to host other small businesses at my shop so
they can teach workshops too! I am also planning to have
a different popup business each month setup while we are
open! I want to help share all the talent there is around us!
We are also planning a local market for 2021, but I can’t
share all the details just yet!
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directory of organizations that assist Iowa businesses can
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Do you need free, confidential and customized business
counseling? Contact SBDC for advice on developing a
successful business plan.
SIOUXLANDEDC.COM I 712.279.6430
Siouxland Economic Development Corporation offers
financial assistance programs and services to assist
small and medium sized businesses in getting started or
expanding.
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MakerSpace Sioux City offers shared space for hobbyists,
inventors, artists and innovative people to come together
to create and teach through hands-on learning.
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Springboard Coworking offers shared office space in
downtown Sioux City for entrepreneurs that combines
the best elements of cafe culture with a productive,
functional, and affordable work environment.
ISUSTARTUPFACTORY.ORG I 515.294.7444
ISU Startup Factory is designed to help businesses bring
new products to the market and work with companies to
make them attractive to outside capital investors.
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VentureNet Iowa connects ideas to resources,
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businesses in Iowa. If you have a business idea in the
areas of Biosciences, Advanced Manufacturing, Value-
Added Ag, or Information Technology, you may qualify
for assistance through VentureNet Iowa.
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