This grandfather of all people-skills books was first published in 1937. It was an overnight hit, eventually selling 15 million copies. “How to Win Friends and Influence People” is just as useful today as it was when it was … Continued
Networking Learn how local business people are making connections and building professional relationships
Terry Snyder has been running her photography business in Waukee for 23 years. She doesn’t have a large staff or a substantial marketing budget. Although she does some advertising, she relies a great deal on business networking, attending … Continued
Waukee and West Des Moines businesses are expanding, moving
Events at Picker Knows The ownership group of the Picker Knows antique mall has expanded its business operations in the former Dahl’s grocery store in West Des Moines on Grand Avenue. The extra space is for hosting events like weddings, … Continued
business and networking events
Rotary Club of Waukee Des Moines Golf & Country Club 1600 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines Thursdays at 6:45 a.m. The Rotary Club of Waukee is part of Rotary International, a not-for-profit worldwide organization that proves every day that … Continued
The expensive social reach of Snapchat
There is no way around it; most businesses should have some form of a social media presence. The problem lies in which platform you should embark on first. Facebook? Although not perfect, it is the biggest and returns hoards … Continued
Q: Should I offer my employees PTO?
A: Paid Time Off (PTO) days are often a convenient way to offer employees time to cover vacations, personal days and sick leave, all in one lump sum. As a work benefit, PTO availability has been shown to increase … Continued