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Opinion: A commitment to long-term regional workforce needs
Like many of you, I understand what it feels like to lead in a world that rarely slows down. The demands of daily operations (urgent emails, packed calendars, and the constant pull of the immediate) can easily crowd out time…
NFIB supports antitrust legislation to level digital economy
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) sent a letter of support to the U.S.…
How to freeze your credit to protect your identity
According to the Insurance Information Institute, more than 20,000 Iowans reported being the victim of…
An Iowa business property tax switch-up
Attention Iowa business property owners: Changes are coming. On May 2, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed…
How to (properly) use a QR code
In 2014, I wrote a blog that advised not using QR codes for business until…
Employers encouraged to complete Kirkwood’s Skills Talent Report
In February 1999, the “Skills 2000 Commission Report: Assessment of Major Employers’ Skill and Employment…
Deep customer knowledge key to marketing success
With so many dramatic shifts in marketing over the last decade, the goal of influencing…
Labor shortages killing many industries
In May 2022, after 70 years of operations, the nation’s last Howard Johnson restaurant closed…
Gracefully resigning after accepting a new job offer
The editor of my book, “Expect Success! The Science of the Over 50 Career Search,”…
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…
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…