Opinion

CBJ editorial: CID keeps getting better
The Eastern Iowa Airport’s third annual “State of Your Airport” event on June 18 highlighted that the airport is doing very well, but cautioned that residents need to continue to use the facility or this momentum could be reversed. “Without…
Managing your online reputation
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Consumers put a lot of trust in their fellow…
Business expenses: deductible or not?
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial The old adage “it takes money to make money”…
Mastering the art of persuasion
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial “Persuade me.” It’s likely nobody said these exact words…
Has your brand lost its freshness?
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial You’ve been working hard to make sure your business…
Exploring the three lifestyles and leadership
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial Positive psychology is a flip-flop – rather than study…
New resolutions for your nonprofit board
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial I’m not going to suggest that your board should…
Find help in funding your startup
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Do you have a dream to start your own…
Leadership in great companies
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial What’s it’s like to work for a “great company?”…
Keeping small business in the family
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, family businesses…
Don’t miss the chance for a holiday toast
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial I’ve been reading Marlo Thomas’ bestseller, “The Right Words…
How effectively are you communicating your brand?
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial As we ponder communications planning and budgets for 2015,…
Is ‘Iowa nice’ holding back your board?
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial I’m a proud native Iowan. I appreciate our state’s…
Getting to know your financial numbers
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Anyone who longs for the “good old days” probably…
A bitter loss and a first-place finish
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial When Cameron James arrived at Dardis Academy last May,…
Consumers want simplicity in marketing
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Being a consumer is complicated. It’s overwhelming. Sometimes, it…