By Chad Taylor A: One tried-and-true idiom that everyone has heard is “don’t dip your pen in the company ink.” On the surface, workplace romances can seem like a bad idea because of the animosity they can … Continued
By Melissa Walker A company’s employees can be its most valuable and riskiest asset. Business owners are required by law to provide a safe work environment for their employees and to give them the necessary training required … Continued
Plato in West Des Moines Plato’s Closet has opened a new larger store in West Glen Town Center. The resale shop is geared for teens and young adults and, along with its new sister company, Style Encore, has taken over … Continued
When you use an investment company website to access and conduct business on your accounts, you consider the security of the site. You wouldn’t want someone gaining illegal access to your account, and neither does the investment company, which would … Continued
Dear J.T. & Dale: I worked at a company on an hourly basis. I’d get 40 hours a week, but there were no benefits. I needed two days to attend computer certification training. I gave the manager three weeks’ notice. … Continued
‘The Little Big Small Business Book’ June 10, 2015 by Micah Fraim How do you plan to grow your business this year? Inside of “The Little BIG Small Business Book,” you’ll discover 17 money-making (or saving) lessons that will leave … Continued
By Patrick Boberg Literally every year since the personal computer was introduced, the mountain of business software and hardware has grown at an exponential rate. Some of these new tools can quickly be tossed aside as trivial, but others require … Continued
By Chad Taylor There are few things in an HR person’s toolkit that are as helpful or essential as a well-written employee handbook. Not only will the handbook outline the employee’s rights, it will also clearly illustrate the employer’s … Continued
10 low-cost benefits that small business owners can offer employees — beyond free coffee By Melissa Walker Everyone likes to feel a extra special, and employees are no different. If a company already offers a competitive wage and benefits … Continued
7 Stone Pizzeria Newly opened 7 Stone Pizzeria offers hand-rolled dough, “sauce like mom used to make,” fresh mozzarella cheese, and the pies are cooked in a brick oven. The restaurant is family-owned and located at 9350 University Ave., … Continued