Getting an MBA is an expensive choice-one almost impossible to justify regardless of the state of the economy. Even the elite schools like Harvard and Wharton offer outdated, assembly-line programs that teach you more about PowerPoint presentations and unnecessary … Continued
Build affinity for your new product or service with live-streaming
Reaching a new customer can be harder than ever these days. While media and product messaging is coming at consumers from every imaginable outlet, techniques have been developed to ignore and sidestep nearly all of it. To stand out, … Continued
Q: Are there questions I simply cannot ask of a potential employee?
A: According to a 2014 CareerBuilder.com survey, roughly one in five employers has unknowingly asked an illegal question during an interview, and at least a third report being unsure about the legality of certain questions. Often times, … Continued
Buying or leasing?
7 factors to consider when entering the world of commercial real estate An office or storefront is one of the largest expenses a small- and mid-size business owner will incur, and the expense can vary depending upon … Continued
The company vacation
Dear J.T. & Dale: My company has been doing really well, and to reward us, we are all being taken to a resort in Florida. My husband is furious. He doesn’t want to go, and he wants me to stay … Continued
An inspiring program full of essential advice for spotlight lovers and wallflowers alike that will teach readers how to bring any crowd to its feet. Every day there are moments when you must persuade, inform and motivate others effectively. Each … Continued
Stop cutting email so much Slack
By Patrick Boberg One of the worst aspects of working in a professional environment is email. Between Reply-All assassins, single sentence sinners and coworkers who write six-page love letters over the use of em dashes versus en dashes, most … Continued
Retirement savings plans 7 tips to help choose the right solution for your small business.
By Melissa Walker 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 employees. “I think people get scare of retirement plans as a business … Continued
Waukee and West Des Moines businesses are expanding, moving
Donut King to relocate Lou King, owner of Donut King, will have to move his business from its long-time location at 220 Grand Ave., according to reports. A worker told KCCI that the business, opened by King in 1973, has … Continued