Opinion

Is the potential Cedar Rapids casino worth the gamble?
Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) recently announced they will jointly reapply for a gaming license with the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) after the two-year state moratorium on new gaming licenses expired on…
Networking tips for success
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Experts agree that networking is a must for every…
Home builders have new requirements
By Marty Stoll / Guest Editorial Home builders have new obligations under the revised mechanic’s…
The unnatural focus on overhead costs in nonprofits
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial We’d never expect our public works departments to routinely…
Public speaking 101: the secret to eye contact
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial You’ve seen them all: the dart, the scan, the…
Seven compelling reasons to spend less and save more
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial We can’t control bond yields, stock prices or inflation.…
Gold a precious metal throughout time
By Tom Anderson / Guest Editorial Gold, one of the most precious of metals, has…
The relationship between passion and success
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial After one of my training sessions this past week,…
Fair, effective tax rates could re-ignite small-business job creation
By Dan Danner / Guest Editorial American small-business owners are rightly proud of their reputation…
Is it time to update your brand?
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Is your brand working for you? Does it translate…
Dialogue about business plans
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial In my last article about business plans, I discussed…
Examining attitudes, perceptions and actions
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial In a recent meeting with a group of people,…
Summer is the season for self improvement
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial Have you heard of Stephen Covey’s time-management tool? The…
Fundraising a fundamental board responsibility
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial The question I’m most frequently asked when working with…
Investors need to understand their risk
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial Understanding your risk tolerance is complex, and the standard…
The Affordable Care Act: The Key to Open
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial There are currently 23 million self-employed entrepreneurs in the…