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Opinion: Preparing for tax season
Tax season is often met with a sense of dread, and it’s no wonder why. The complexities and nuances of tax preparation can be overwhelming. However, having a solid plan in place can significantly impact your overall financial strategy and…
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…
Creating and sharing content that connects
Today the average consumer is overwhelmed by a never-ending supply of TikTok videos, memes, Facebook…
Drivers of real estate values
As a key part of our business, we collect and analyze trends in real estate…
Teaching children to save good practice for adulthood
Teaching a child good savings habits is essential for any financial foundation as an adult.…
Guest column: Overcome scotomas before they become brick walls
Here’s your new business word of the day: Scotoma. Usually a medical term, a scotoma…
Best practices for interviewing customers and others
While your organization communicates with your customers or stakeholders every day, critical insight can be…
Mental health in times of stress
As I’ve highlighted before in this series, it is no secret that we live in…
Transforming Iowa’s direct care workforce
The demand for direct care workers (DCWs) will increase substantially in the coming years as…
What’s next for entrepreneurs in 2022
As we continue into 2022, some trends are emerging for entrepreneurs to monitor to stay…
Ways to resolve business disputes
Viable businesses are typically engaged in multiple business areas. These can involve traditional commercial activity…
Consumer Connection: Storms and Homeowners Insurance
Iowa’s recent devastating tornadoes remind us to review our insurance policies to ensure we have…
Accepting college financial aid
If a student in your household applied for college financial aid for the 2022-2023 year,…
4 ways business owners unknowingly drain their monthly budget
As an entrepreneur, you likely have a set monthly budget that consists of the overhead…
Your brand story
With the ability to purchase anything online, the world is oversaturated with goods and services.…
The state of the agricultural economy
Iowa’s economy is particularly tied to agriculture. The state is the No. 1 U.S. producer…