“Tools of Titans” by Tim Ferris Dec. 6, 2016 Tim Ferriss has interviewed more than 200 world-class performers in his podcast, “The Tim Ferriss Show.” Guests range from super celebs and athletes to legendary Special Operations commanders and black-market biochemists. … Continued
Drug Testing your employees
Should you, or shouldn’t you? Learn about policies, options and legal obligations for your small business Employers need to weigh whether a policy will cover their wants while ensuring they respect the rights of workers. In Iowa, private business owners … Continued
Networking and 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
How do I implement an open-door policy at my business?
An open-door policy is a communications policy that means every manager’s door is open to every employee, even the upper most executives. This gives employees the ability to talk with any manager at any time and makes higher-up management seem … Continued
Where are your employees right now?
Physically locating your workforce may seem trivial, but if you want the yield train to run on time, you better track where your conductors are at. For an example, look no further than FedEx and UPS. These companies were two … Continued
Grand openings, new businesses and job changes
Fight club Title Boxing Club is punching its way into town. The fight-club-type franchise that is said to be “the fastest growing franchise in America” is landed in West Des Moines. Title Boxing Club is backed by national celebrities like … Continued
Trump & Your Small Business
Local tax advisers and small business experts say President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals indicate changes in the country’s tax system along with fewer regulations. Learn what this means for your business. By Melissa Walker Tax advisers and small business experts … Continued
Cheap visualization software
By Patrick Boberg Human beings are visual animals. It’s hard for us to comprehend something unless we see or viscerally experience it. The perfect business example is the mind numbing effect analytics can have on a meeting when the person … Continued
5 tips for better email marketing
By Pat Klopf Planning an effective email marketing campaign can be tricky business. Several different factors should be considered when writing an email to get people interested in your business, such as recognizing the needs of your customers, setting goals … Continued
‘Live Free or DIY’ by Justine E. Crawford May 31, 2016 From startup to growth to pivoting in a changing marketplace, “Live Free or DIY” reveals that small business owners in every industry hit the same roadblocks — and that … Continued