One of the worst aspects of working in a professional environment is email. Between reply-all assassins, single sentence sinners and coworkers who write sixpage love letters over the use of em dashes versus en dashes, most professional inboxes are full of worthless correspondence. It’s no … Continued
A: Unlike Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires service animals to be allowed in all areas of public access, Title I, which regulates employment, only requires employers to make “reasonable accommodations” for employees with disabilities. Therefore, an employee … Continued
7 things to consider about company retirement plans Buried in the daily grind of managing a business’ operations and overseeing employees is the business owner’s decision of whether to offer retirement savings to his or her employees. It’s something many business owners … Continued
Key Potential Chiropractic Key Potential Chiropractic celebrated its grand opening with a party on Aug. 8. The office’s mission is to “Restore hope to those who have lost it and inspire others to find a better, more effective way to reach health … Continued
‘Predictable Prospecting’ If your organization’s success is driven by B2B sales, you need to be an expert prospector to successfully target, qualify and close business opportunities. This game-changing guide provides the immediately implementable strategies you need to build a solid, sustainable pipeline whether you’re a sales … Continued
Rotary Club of Waukee Des Moines Golf and Country Club, 1600 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines Meets Thursdays 6:45-8 a.m. Learn more at http://www.waukeerotary.org Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce Waukee Chamber New Member Welcome Breakfast 236 W. Hickman Road, Waukee Wednesday, … Continued
Owning a small business means never being off the clock. It might be 3 p.m. on a Saturday, and you’re drifting peacefully in a boat across a lake. One comment from a fellow weekender suddenly flips you from relaxed weekend mode into business mode. … Continued
First impressions make a huge difference, especially when it comes to your employees’ relations with clients. Improve this image by making sure your employees know how to appropriately and professionally answer telephone calls and address client concerns. Start with yourself. Think about … Continued
Four questions to ask when storing your business data Businesses produce thousands, maybe even millions, of data points each year. The questions of what to do with that information, how to prevent loss, and how to keep it safe can be … Continued
7 factors to evaluate when wading into commercial real estate An office or storefront is one of the largest expenses a small- and midsize business owner will incur, and the expense can vary depending upon whether a location is purchased or … Continued