Opinion
CBJ editorial: Iowa’s tax climate improves, employment remains steady and Pientok retires
Iowa’s business tax climate improves The Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate rankings from 2018 to 2024 show that Iowa has made huge improvements, Iowa moved up 13 spots from 46th worst state for business taxes to 33 — one…
Exec evaluation should be clear
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial One of the responsibilities of the board is evaluation…
Respect the home office deduction
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial When historians compile the list of the greatest innovations…
Leading from a distance
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial “If you manage people you don’t see, lead a…
Yes, you need a change of scenery
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial It’s a well-known anecdote, but it bears repeating: The…
First strategy, then tactics
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Most marketers want solid strategy behind their marketing and…
Improving literacy gap for a healthy future
By Jean Robillard / Guest Editorial We’ve all been there – at the doctor’s office,…
Don’t take cash flow for granted
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Without oil, your car won’t run. Without water, your…
Keys for managing a fast-growing business
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial Growth is the goal! Entrepreneurs, joint ventures and new…
A strong culture is a strong brand
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial How would you describe your company’s culture? It’s not…
Relationship between board, chief executive critical to group
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial The relationship between the board and its chief executive…
Basics of an effective management style
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial It is clear that some management practices are winners…
SCORE an opportunity to volunteer
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial “Volunteer Week” was celebrated the week of April 6-12.…
SBA, AARP pair up to help mentor entrepreneurs
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial Our country has always been proud of our entrepreneurial…
Five marks of a stellar internship program
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial Fetching coffee. Making copies. Answering phones. We know the…
Stopping the ‘meeting after the meeting’
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial Ryan is project manager for a high-profile software development…