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What’s next for entrepreneurs in 2022

As we continue into 2022, some trends are emerging for entrepreneurs to monitor to stay relevant and top of mind; things that I believe...

Ways to resolve business disputes

Viable businesses are typically engaged in multiple business areas. These can involve traditional commercial activity (selling goods, performing services, etc.) or government relations or...

Consumer Connection: Storms and Homeowners Insurance

Iowa’s recent devastating tornadoes remind us to review our insurance policies to ensure we have proper insurance coverage on our autos, homes and their...

Accepting college financial aid 

If a student in your household applied for college financial aid for the 2022-2023 year, financial aid offers should arrive soon. You may receive a...

4 ways business owners unknowingly drain their monthly budget

As an entrepreneur, you likely have a set monthly budget that consists of the overhead costs needed to keep your enterprise running smoothly. For...

Your brand story

With the ability to purchase anything online, the world is oversaturated with goods and services. Brand loyalty has fallen off, with younger generations becoming...

The state of the agricultural economy

Iowa’s economy is particularly tied to agriculture. The state is the No. 1 U.S. producer of hogs and corn, and a leader in soybeans...

Consumer connection: Romance scams

February is the month of romance, but love and companionship may also involve a scam. According to the FBI, romance or confidence scams were...

Your people matter

As we enter the third year of pandemic life, no one would say that things are the same as they were back in February...

Big infrastructure investments mean a brighter path ahead for tech-focused CR 

Recently, Involta announced the close of the acquisition of our company by the Carlyle Group. While sometimes mergers and acquisitions have a negative connotation,...

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