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Iowa Business Tax Information and Online Forms: Department of Workforce Development Business Taxes, Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance explanation of taxes you may be liable for Pay Iowa payroll taxes electronically, explains your options and provides the authorization form you must complete. Register online for Iowa withholding taxes and receive your permit number for withholding taxes. workerscompensation.com, a comprehensive resource for Workers' Compensation in Iowa Report newly hired employees online through the Department of Human Services Employers website. Unemployment Insurance Information for Employers, includes forms and publications such as Unemployment Insurance Handbook for Employers Unemployment insurance tax forms on the website of the Iowa Workforce Development Iowa Business Network, counseling, training, other information IA 843 Claim for Refund, form to file for overpayment of withholding tax, sales/use tax Form 60-0126, Report to Determine Liability for Unemployment Insurance tax. Print, complete, and mail to the address on the form. Form 60-0111, Employer's Notice of Change (Iowa Workforce Development form) |
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| June Workshop Series for Independent Businesses The workshop series is free to attendees! The Iowa Downtown Resource Center, housed at the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED), is sponsoring a regional workshop series for several months in 2009, presenting a variety of expert trainers for independent businesses to learn new skills and techniques. These workshops are an opportunity to strengthen businesses in tough economic times, and are available free of charge to attendees. After devastating natural disasters in 2008 and now the economic recession, it’s more important now than ever to keep on top of best practices that improve the bottom line and strengthen long-term viability. Workshops will also include a brief presentation from IDED about Community Development Block Grants, a program to strengthen communities through infrastructure and community development projects. June workshops will feature retail business author and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) Rick Segal of Poinciana, Florida. http://www.ricksegal.com/ June 9 Oelwein June 10 Tipton June 11 Fairfield June 23 Grinnell June 24 Greenfield (See full schedule w/ times & locations below announcement) “Maximizing the Customer…A System That Will Turn Everyday Customers into Fanatic Followers” Workshop Description: Especially suited for independent, small to medium-sized retailers, this workshop will provide participants with strategies and skills to make multiple sales while having the customer appreciate their efforts. In times like these where fewer customers are walking in the door, special techniques are critical to position the customer as a true business asset. Strategies range from basics like how to ask a customer where they have shopped, what they have been impressed with, to utilizing the customer on advisory boards. Techniques also include how to create and manage effective customer surveys and how to generate referrals. About Rick Segal: Rick Segal, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), is a street-smart, down-to-earth business author and speaker who has WOWed over 1900 audiences on 4 continents and 49 states. He is the author of 9 books including Retail Business Kit for Dummies, Laugh & Get Rich, and The Essential Online Solution: A Five Step Formula for Small Business Success. Rick has appeared on over 100 radio and TV shows, including the “Sally Jessy Raphael Show.” June Workshop Schedule: Tuesday, June 9 Oelwein Oelwein Public Library 201 East Charles 1:00 - 4:00 pm Wednesday, June 10 Tipton Cedar County Economic Development Commission 218 West 5th Street 1:00 - 4:00 pm Thursday, June 11 Fairfield Fairfield Arts & Convention Center 200 North Main Street 8:30 -11:30 am Tuesday, June 23 Grinnell Pioneer Room @ the Old Glove Factory 733 Broad Street 5:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 24 Greenfield Greenfield Chamber/Main Street and Development 201 South 1st Street 5:00 8:00 pm For more information, contact IDED’s Special Projects Coordinator, Stephanie Weisenbach, at (515)-725-3000, or at Stephanie.weisenbach@iowalifechanging.com Details on workshops with different presenters for July, September and October will be forthcoming. |
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CHAMBER OFFICE: 207 N. Main St. (Opera House lower level), P.O. Box 599
(563)245-2857, (866)334-2857 elkader@alpinecom.net Office Hours: 9-1 Mon. & Wed., 9-Noon Fri. |
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