Observations

We are well into the last two months of 2021 and by all accounts, it’s been a year to remember. The Central Iowa real estate market is predicted to sell 18,000 homes this year. At [READ MORE]

As 2021 draws to a close, you may be anticipating—or have already received—a year-end bonus from your employer. Or you might be receiving a substantial cash gift for the holidays. (If you’re really lucky, you [READ MORE]

Having a business nemesis can work wonders for your company’s bottom line. Here’s how to find yours. Defining your business’s enemy may seem combative, but it’s really about giving you a focus: something to push [READ MORE]

Covid has hastened the move to an online only approach to marketing. Most things offline are dead or dying. Developing trust in business is critical for success. It’s easy to understand why this is so [READ MORE]

It’s almost Thanksgiving and a time of reflecting on what you’re most thankful—such as your family. How can you show your appreciation for your loved ones? Here are a few suggestions: Invest in your children’s [READ MORE]