Opinion

Let Iowa small businesses swipe smarter, not harder
Running a small business in Iowa means learning to stretch every dollar. I work long hours, manage tight margins, and hustle to build something meaningful in locations that big chains overlook. But no matter how efficient I get, there’s one…
Protect your business secrets in a lawsuit
By Jonathan Schmidt / Guest Column Many times in litigation, parties to a case will…
What retirement plan is best for small business?
By Brenda LaMarche / Guest Column When it comes to attracting and retaining top talent,…
Be curious about automation
By Jen Neumann / Guest Column It’s graduation season. The announcements are piling up on…
The importance of self-improvement
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column The bestselling author Donald Miller keynoted a four-day seminar…
Johnson County comprehensive plan proposal would stunt growth
By Casey Cook / Guest Opinion While attending the League of Women Voters forum for…
VA brings whole health to veteran patients
By Judith Johnson-Mekota / Guest Column Our nation is grappling with health care in which…
School walkouts are made-for-media events
By Joe Sheller / Media Column You couldn’t escape reminders of the 19th anniversary of…
5 ways Facebook can help you target your audience
By Zach Schladetzky / Guest Column Soon enough, the Facebook will rule us all. We…
From innovation to success with conjoint analysis
By Linda Kuster / Guest Column It seems like everyone is involved in innovation these…
How does public relations fit into your marketing plan?
By Betsy McCloskey / Guest Column It used to be that marketing and public relations…
The power of women’s philanthropy
By Lois Buntz / Guest Column In the next several decades, women will have access…
Women leaders are making a difference
By Gale Mote / Guest Column As we celebrate the CBJ’s 2018 Women of Influence…
Five ways to give your social media a makeover
By Sherry Bonelli / Guest Column With just a few changes and a little effort,…
Five tips for de-cluttering your communication
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column I received tremendous feedback on my last column about…
Five tips for de-cluttering your communication
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column I received tremendous feedback on my last column about…


