Is it time to update your brand?
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial
Is your brand working for you?
Does it translate the essence of your business into something tangible that your targeted...
Dialogue about business plans
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial
In my last article about business plans, I discussed some of its history.
Business plans were mostly used in the...
Examining attitudes, perceptions and actions
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial
In a recent meeting with a group of people, we moved through a series of self-perception exercises designed to...
Summer is the season for self improvement
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
Have you heard of Stephen Covey’s time-management tool?
The late consultant is well known for his 1989 book “The Seven...
Fundraising a fundamental board responsibility
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial
The question I’m most frequently asked when working with nonprofit boards is, “do board members have to do fundraising?”
My...
Investors need to understand their risk
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial
Understanding your risk tolerance is complex, and the standard questionnaire provided by financial planners may not capture an accurate...
The Affordable Care Act: The Key to Open
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial
There are currently 23 million self-employed entrepreneurs in the United States, and that number continues to rise.
In Iowa alone,...
How to build trust in a team
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial
Without trust, teams cannot and will not function effectively. Trust is the foundation for all positive group dynamics, including...
When the government gets it right: supporting ESOPs
By Jerry L. Ripperger / Guest Editorial
Sometimes the government gets it right. The recent Iowa legislative session saw significant debate, and compromise, to address...
Throw a little gas on the fire
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial
How’s your content marketing working? Is it sparking the kind of results you’re looking for? If not, perhaps you...