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MFG Day 2021 inspires next generation of makers

On Oct. 1, The Manufacturing Institute and the National Association of Manufacturers officially kicked off the ninth annual day dedicated to inspiring the next...

We need a vaccine mandate to save our health care system  

Editor’s note: Joe Tye’s message is in response to the Sept. 20 CBJ editorial, “Employers vaccine mandate unwise.” Every year since my first hospital...

The 4 things to do in a crisis

We are all operating in strange times. And at some point, you may be faced with making a controversial decision or facing a backlash...

Three top salary negotiation tips

My recruiting career has spanned 40 years. Now I am pulling the curtain back for anyone looking for a successful career move. Let’s discuss...

Only 4 of 10 U.S. households paid 2020 federal income taxes

More than six out of 10 U.S households paid no federal income taxes in 2020 due to declines in income and boosts in government...

Lethal insider threats to your business

Business competition in most industries is brutal and getting worse. With globalization, you now must compete with the entire world for market share. In...

Tax reporting provision would put Iowans’ privacy and data security at risk

The Biden administration is proposing a sweeping expansion of tax information reporting to raise revenue to help offset the cost of additional spending programs...

So you’re thinking of rebranding  

Usually, when people talk about a brand, they focus on the visual identity, including the logo, colors and packaging. However, a brand is so...

Poll shows small businesses more cautious

The Q3 2021 MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index (SBI) finds that small business owners are increasingly cautious when it comes to plans...

Preparing for the latest data regulatory wave

When you think of all the things it takes to run your business and all the issues that demand your attention each day, where...

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