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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…
Poll shows small businesses more cautious
The Q3 2021 MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index (SBI) finds that small business…
Preparing for the latest data regulatory wave
When you think of all the things it takes to run your business and all…
Understanding the total cost of college
Before embarking on one of the most expensive journeys of a lifetime, your student should…
Retention requires attention
When your organization has a goal, does it create a plan to meet that goal?…
Addressing FUD and anger in the workplace
Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) have a direct influence on behavior. Many businesses are currently…
Iowa Insurance Division launches SmartHER Money
As your state government agency, the Insurance Division is here to help provide financial literacy…
Understanding employees can make or break your organization
Even in the last two years, so much has changed and continues to evolve with…
FFA cultivates future leaders
Fair season in Iowa brings generations together to celebrate the hard work of those involved…
Using fear as fuel in your communication
Traditional public speaking training has failed. I recently spoke with a potential client who wanted…
Lights! Camera! ACTION! To find your next career
Think of your career search as making a movie of your efforts. You are the…
Manage your expectations and trust your gut
Wait a minute … I thought we were supposed to be getting on the other…
What the record high 10.1 million job openings means for the economic recovery
The worker shortage crisis has kicked into another gear. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)…
Making the right match
This is regarding the July 26 column in the CBJ referencing a recent survey from…
Alliant Energy helps to rebuild derecho-impacted communities, ensures reliable and resilient service
At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build strong communities. That purpose…
Great brands lead with their values
We have a saying around here: Your brand is what people say about you (or…