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Let Iowa small businesses swipe smarter, not harder
Running a small business in Iowa means learning to stretch every dollar. I work long hours, manage tight margins, and hustle to build something meaningful in locations that big chains overlook. But no matter how efficient I get, there’s one…
Empowering individuals through financial education
Continually rising costs of goods and increasing inflation are likely forcing everyone to review their…
Thoughts of downsizing scare you? Simplify the process — move first
It’s time to downsize. Maybe you don’t want a big house anymore. Could be you’ve…
Searching for ways to grow your audience?
It’s like the old adage about a tree falling in a forest: If no one…
All aboard: Training new hires is more than good policy
As a relatively new hire myself, I am well-acquainted with the value of onboarding being…
Support, celebrate QC eateries March 21-27
Quad Cities Restaurant Week begins today, March 21, and continues through Sunday, March 27. Now…
Newest QC forest preserve needs name
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would…
Developing local talent into our future workforce
What can today’s youth literacy rate tell us about our region’s future? We know the…
Do you have Meatloaf syndrome?
You’ve likely heard of Meatloaf — the late American singer and actor known for his…
Remove obstacles to expand Quad Cities’ workforce pool
The Quad Cities region joins communities across the nation in a talent shortage which is…
IMEG engineer reflects on his career path adventure
When I was growing up, I had a fascination with how things worked. I would…
Northwest Bank leader’s outlook predicts volatility in markets in 2022
After experiencing the shortest recession in modern history during February and March of 2020, the…
Branding in the days of default distrust
Trust is in a state of crisis. As many as 60% of Americans say they…
Losing women in workplace costly
In January 2020, women were in the slim majority in the workforce for the second…
COVID impacts continue as new tax season begins
Maybe CPAs just like to complain, but rarely a year goes by when accountants aren’t…
Junior Achievement presents ‘A Real Piece of Work’ podcast with QCBJ Publisher John Lohman
Corridor Media Group Publisher John Lohman recently was the guest on Junior Achievement of the…