Electronic records offer convenience, ease of access
Jean Robillard / Guest Editorial
Technology influences so many aspects of our modern world, continually transforming our daily lives and the way we communicate. One...
Aligning resources to strengthen Iowa’s Creative Corridor
By Dee Baird and Mark Nolte / Guest Editorial
Last week, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD)...
The role of business plans, goals in starting companies
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial
A business plan is a formal statement of a set of business goals, the reasons they are believed attainable...
Is my career doomed before my first billable hour?
By Wei-erh Chen
Depending on how you look at it, my future career prospects in the law are either right on track or dismally bleak.
As...
Nonprofit board meetings need planning, discipline, reflection
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial
Nonprofit organizations often struggle with meeting attendance, complaints about the length of board meetings and dysfunctional member behavior and...
Give a better wedding toast with these five tips
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
You sip your water, grab your champagne and take the microphone. The din in the room softens and eyes...
Combined statistical area for the Creative Corridor approved
By Allen Witt / Guest Editorial
We were notified recently that Iowa City and Cedar Rapids are now considered a combined statistical area by the...
Expenses will change in retirement
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial
Estimating expenses over the duration of one’s retirement is a fundamental part of retirement planning.
Yet, there’s surprisingly little agreement...
What to say in difficult customer situations
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial
I really do try to be a good customer. I’m usually patient waiting in long lines, using the time...
Content marketing is the great equalizer
By Lynn Manternach/Consulting
Your marketing and branding goals are big but your budget isn’t. It’s a challenge many marketers face. And that’s why so many small...