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How to (properly) use a QR code
In 2014, I wrote a blog that advised not using QR codes for business until they became native in everyone’s phone camera apps. In...
Employers encouraged to complete Kirkwood’s Skills Talent Report
In February 1999, the “Skills 2000 Commission Report: Assessment of Major Employers’ Skill and Employment Needs in East Central Iowa” was published by the...
Deep customer knowledge key to marketing success
With so many dramatic shifts in marketing over the last decade, the goal of influencing customers has become more challenging and complex.
Changes, such as...
Labor shortages killing many industries
In May 2022, after 70 years of operations, the nation’s last Howard Johnson restaurant closed its doors in Albany, New York. Across the nation,...
Gracefully resigning after accepting a new job offer
The editor of my book, “Expect Success! The Science of the Over 50 Career Search,” told me when she edited my 11th Step (steps...
Poll: Small business owners support taking action to ensure LGBTQ+ inclusion
During Pride Month in June, most small business owners believe it is important to support the LGBTQ+ community and take action to ensure inclusion,...
A look at the 2022 Johnson County Economic Development Plan
Johnson County recently adopted a 2022 Economic Development Plan that focuses on opportunities for the unincorporated area, villages and small towns of the county....
Creating and sharing content that connects
Today the average consumer is overwhelmed by a never-ending supply of TikTok videos, memes, Facebook posts, blogs and news articles.
For marketing and promotional efforts...
Drivers of real estate values
As a key part of our business, we collect and analyze trends in real estate values. Our data covers nearly two-thirds of Iowa and...
Teaching children to save good practice for adulthood
Teaching a child good savings habits is essential for any financial foundation as an adult.
Despite that, T. Rowe Price’s 11th annual Parents, Kids &...