Opinion

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…
Take steps now for your business’ succession planning
We often jokingly tell our clients that succession planning is as easy as 1, 2,…

Amazon’s QC opening
With all of the economic turmoil happening at retailers post-pandemic and the well-documented coverage of…

What is a regional airport (and why does it matter)?
Regional carriers are struggling to meet demand leading to fewer frequencies, suspended routes and higher…

Support Quad Cities tourism
With the weather turning warmer and the school year finishing up, many are having thoughts…

Mental health matters; employers can promote wellness
The pandemic made many people, including leaders and managers, more aware of the importance of…
QC Heart Walk needs your help
Minutes and seconds matter when someone is having a heart attack or stroke. Often, there…
Arconic’s private future
Anytime one of the region’s largest and most important businesses gets sold to a private…

The Art of Aging: Take control of your future by being proactive
“The process of maturing is an art to be learned, an effort to be sustained,”…

Editorial: Chicago’s broken olive branch to businesses
Many folks in downstate Illinois rightfully lament Chicago’s outsized influence in the state, especially its…

Don’t be afraid of ChatGPT
ChatGPT has arrived, bringing artificial intelligence (AI) directly into the workplace, classroom and other parts…

Why your SWOT analysis is useless
One of the traditional steps in developing a strategy begins with a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses,…
IMEG’s M&A award
There are few companies in any industry in the Quad Cities that have had as…
Educate yourself during National Financial Literacy Month
Financial literacy, or the ability to make sound financial decisions, can have a significant impact …

Launch your student’s search early for the best college deal and price
After the funding of your home, the cost of your student’s college experience is probably…
Muscatine companies make waves
Muscatine has for a long time had an amazing number of big, successful businesses that…





