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It’s time to LIFT Iowa small businesses and make communities stronger
As a small business owner, I know what it feels like to face a project and wonder, “How am I going to pay for this?” More importantly, “How am I going to do it with sky-high interest rates?” The first…
Don’t give up on your business data just yet
Remember five or 10 years ago, when Big Data and analytics promised to change everything…
Apple called the email open rate’s bluff
With the recent changes to Apple’s privacy and security safeguards, those who relied on “Email…
Take steps now to conserve energy, reduce bill impacts this winter
As the holiday season approaches, we’re all looking forward to celebrating with those closest to…
Perhaps this sounds familiar?
Do it just like this. Copy me on the email. Constantly checking in on progress.…
Family business pitfalls
Owning and operating a family business can be extremely rewarding. The flexibility of running your…
Solar energy responsible way of generating clean, safe, home-grown energy
Alliant Energy recently announced their plans to acquire Phase I & II of the Duane…
Does your organization crave finding employees to fit your culture?
Talent attraction is not simply posting on a job board and praying the best candidates…
The power of humor in advertising
Laughter is good for the soul, especially these days, when we are surrounded by what…
Thank you, Iowa
The U.S. Small Business Administration has been on the front lines leading Iowa’s economic recovery…
The great journalist resignation
Considering journalists’ role in a fair and just society, you’d think they’d earn a decent…
How small business owners feel about finding workers, vaccine requirements
Our nation’s economy relies on the more than 32 million small businesses that create jobs…
Everyone is ‘fine,’ until they’re not
“I’m fine.” When is the last time you have heard this phrase from someone and…
10 no-cost ways to gain market insights
Having current market insights is vital to innovative product development, smart business strategy and persuasive…
Make your voice heard, vote Nov. 2
You might be surprised to learn that the upcoming city-school election may have a bigger…
Leader, know thyself
Self-awareness is fundamental to effective leadership. Cultivating self-awareness has been cited as one of the…