Investors need to understand their risk
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial
Understanding your risk tolerance is complex, and the standard questionnaire provided by financial planners may not capture an accurate...
The Affordable Care Act: The Key to Open
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial
There are currently 23 million self-employed entrepreneurs in the United States, and that number continues to rise.
In Iowa alone,...
How to build trust in a team
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial
Without trust, teams cannot and will not function effectively. Trust is the foundation for all positive group dynamics, including...
When the government gets it right: supporting ESOPs
By Jerry L. Ripperger / Guest Editorial
Sometimes the government gets it right. The recent Iowa legislative session saw significant debate, and compromise, to address...
Throw a little gas on the fire
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial
How’s your content marketing working? Is it sparking the kind of results you’re looking for? If not, perhaps you...
Medical home model, if used correctly, offers proper patient care
By Tim Charles and Dr. Timothy Quinn / Guest Editorial
“Medical home” is a buzz-phrase in the healthcare industry. It is loosely thrown around and...
Advice for a fine career and life
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial
Recently, I had the opportunity to teach an MBA class titled "Human Behavior in Organizations" for an Eastern Iowa...
Exports, imports important in Iowa
By Jeff Albright / Guest Editorial
When Iowans think about the economy of Iowa, few of us consider the importance of international trade for our...
Toning down gestures during presentations
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
You’re the presenter and you’re prepared. You walk to the front of the room, smile, make eye contact and...
Young entrepreneurs proud to be called business owners
By Dan Danner / Guest Editorial
A survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) and the National Association of Manufacturers last year...