Building a culture based on leadership values
By Scott Rude / Guest Column
Early in my career, when I was a young HR managÂer, a professional woman approached me claimÂing inappropriate behavior...
New – and familiar – challenges in academic medicine
By Brooks Jackson / Guest Column
It’s been just a little over two months since I joined University of Iowa Health Care. It’s been an...
How to get your new business noticed online
By Sherry Bonelli / Guest Column
As an entrepreneur, you know there are a lot of things you need to think about to keep your...
Connecting the dots: From formation to raising capital
By Bill Daly / Guest Column
Entrepreneurs typically start businesses because they believe the product or service they are offering is either unique in the...
Donald Kaul and ‘Over the Coffee’
By Joe Sheller / Guest Column
The year I graduated from Muscatine High School, 1976, a Des Moines journalist had purchased a lemon of a...
Market analysis isn’t just for startups
By Linda Kuster / Guest Column
When business planning for 2018, did you inÂvest resources in updating your market analysis? Prioritizing this work regularly can...
Keep the best, evolve the rest
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Column
Is it time to refresh your brand? Every brand needs to be updated periodically to remain relevant as markets...
Four ways to increase employee retention
By Brenda LaMarche / Guest Column
In today’s competitive employment market, emÂployee retention is a hot topic. The key is emÂployee engagement, which has its...
Four things to know about business contracts
By Jonathan Schmidt / Guest Column
Contracts are an essential part of doing business in the United States. A contract is a formalized agreement between...
How the net neutrality repeal will affect you
By Emily Bettridge / Guest Column
Have you ever found yourself stuck on the interstate, wishing for a fast lane so you can finally get...