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Dec 13, 2019

Lease Accounting Changes Are Coming: Have You Thought of Everything?

The way your company accounts for leases will change considerably when Accounting Standards Codification 842 goes into effect on Jan. 21, 2021, for most private companies.
Nov 8, 2019

Cultivating Gratitude at Work

Give it a try and I think you’ll see that the impact of cultivating a culture of gratitude at work can have a positive effect on engagement, productivity and your bottom line—and it doesn’t have to be hard (or costly).
Oct 11, 2019

Beware of Cobra Farms – Three Tips on Employee Engagement

Instead of relying on external motivators, look for opportunities to tap inner motivation.
Sep 13, 2019

Where to Start in Utilizing Software for Growth

You can’t do all things at once, so utilize these four steps to get confidently on the path to success with creating software that makes a difference in your business.
Aug 9, 2019

Navigating Open Enrollment with Ease

When it comes to open enrollment, consider the ABC’s:
Jul 12, 2019

No Such Thing as Free Wi-Fi

Public Wi-Fi may seem like a low-cost opportunity to add value to your clients, but it could cost your business everything.
May 10, 2019

A Good Night’s Sleep is the Secret to Success

Get seven to eight hours of restful sleep each night to become a more effective executive.
Apr 12, 2019

Mentoring as a Competitive Advantage

While each program is different, the best mentoring programs are designed around these concepts.
Mar 8, 2019

Mentoring as a Competitive Advantage

While each program is different, the best mentoring programs are designed around these concepts.
Feb 8, 2019

Ames/Nevada Corridor is a Great Choice

A small rural town of about 7,000—combined with great local amenities, great schools, and great local and county leadership, all nestled so close to Ames and ISU—has been wonderful.
Dec 14, 2018

Hiring the Right Worker

Our advice is to keep your pre-employment tests strong.
Nov 9, 2018

The Considerate Colleague

Does civility create a workplace benefit?
Oct 12, 2018

3 Tips for Surviving a Panic Attack

The quicker you can identify a panic attack and take steps to stop it, the easier it is to return to normal.
Sep 14, 2018

Assessing AI for Your Business
Aug 10, 2018

Want to Start a Business? Here’s What You Need to Know.

The more you know in the beginning, the higher the chances the company has for success.
Jul 13, 2018

Top Tips for Employment Law Compliance

Here are my top tips to keep your house in order, from an employment law perspective.
May 11, 2018

Incentive Programs Aim to Help Iowans Hire and Train Workers, Grow Businesses

We thought a refresher on some of the numerous incentive programs that aim to help hire and train workers or grow the business presence within the state would be beneficial.
Dec 8, 2017

Keys to a Successful Joint Venture Arrangement

Here are some tips for anyone considering a joint venture.
Nov 10, 2017

Cultivating a Highly Trained Workforce: How Small Businesses Can Do Their Part

As a company that’s been in business for over 20 years, we’ve identified a few ways to ensure job seekers in our community are provided the opportunity and incentive to begin a career in the web industry.
Oct 13, 2017

Strategies for controlling company health insurance costs

Fall is here, which means annual health insurance renewal increase notifications are coming soon.
Aug 11, 2017

Empower Your Employees To Be Health Care Smart

Your company invests in both its people and its health plan, so here are a few tips to help increase the return on your investment and help employees get the most from their health benefits
Jun 9, 2017

The Wellness of Your Business Should Be A Priority

Business success is grounded on having qualified, healthy, productive employees. The first step is hiring the right employees who have the skills to perform the essential job functions.
May 12, 2017

Top 5 Prevention Tips for Busy Leaders

As a busy business leader, the demands associated with growing your company, overseeing operations and leading your team might often take priority over your own health and well-being.
Apr 14, 2017

Partnering with your local hospitals is a win-win

To stay vibrant, small towns need local businesses to support each other and provide the jobs and services the community needs. In the towns highlighted in this edition, the local hospitals provide much more than the basic medical needs to ensure families are safe and have access to great local care.
Mar 10, 2017

The Shoulders of Giants

What does it mean to “fly below the radar”?
Feb 10, 2017

Couples can use best practices to reach success in business, life

As we near Valentine’s Day, the focus turns to couples. Not just couples in the romantic sense, but also in the operating a business with a significant other sense.
Nov 11, 2016

Getting the right people on your bus

No matter how you look at it, it’s the people that make a great organization.
Oct 14, 2016

Department Branding v. Company Branding

Think about each of the product or service lines in your company. When a company expands beyond one, there often gets to be confusion on how to market the business.
Sep 9, 2016

Energy credits in tax bill benefit residential, commercial builders
Jul 8, 2016

Accessibility and your website

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act lays out guidelines for businesses in order to make their services and locations accessible to those with disabilities. Obvious examples include providing ramp entrances and Braille signs as alternatives to stairs and text signs, but what about your website’s accessibility?
Jun 9, 2016

Four Facts to Know Regarding Employer-Sponsored Health Plans

With the changing health care landscape, there are a lot of hurdles small and medium-sized businesses need to pay attention to. If you want to make sure you are making the best decisions for you and your employees, here are four facts employers should know as we advance to the full implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
Mar 18, 2016

Three tips for network security planning in 2016

One of the most active conversations companies started having in 2015 centered on network security.
Feb 19, 2016

Beware of Web Accessibility Cases

If you own a business and a website, you need to be aware of a substantial increase in claims by disabled plaintiffs and their attorneys regarding website accessibility.
Jan 8, 2016

Dealing with the top employee issues of 2016

Leadership is never easy, and as we enter 2016, we need to remember that each new year brings its own new set of special challenges. 2016 won’t be any different. In no priority order, I offer five employee issues that you should have on your radar for 2016.