Posted February 05, 2025in Business Feature
In Des Moines, small businesses are opening regularly. According to the DSM Small Business Report, provided by the Greater Des Moines Partnership, 12,286 jobs were created by new firms in 2022. More specifically, industries like finance and insurance, accommodations and food service, and health care and social services are increasing
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Posted January 01, 2025in Business Feature
Walk through almost any construction site — building, road, roofing, infrastructure — and you likely won’t see many women. But the industry is changing, and more women are seeking and finding opportunities in it. While still male-dominated, one might be surprised to learn just how many women are donning hard
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Posted December 04, 2024in Business Feature
Catching the latest flick at the movie theater has been a pastime for people of all ages, but with the advent of streaming services and the growing number of options for watching movies at home, many opt for a “movie night” while curled up on the couch. This holiday season
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Posted November 06, 2024in Business Feature
Work uniforms today come in a variety of fabrics and designs to meet the needs of an array of careers. From executives in suits to restaurant servers and bank employees in monogrammed polos, to police, mechanics, nurses, utility workers and so many others in their professions’ attire, what one wears
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Posted October 02, 2024in Business Feature
Tracking data has become a fundamental part of running many businesses. It helps determine the needs of customers and businesses alike. In the current digital age, data is more accessible than it ever has been. Now, more than ever, businesses are using the information they gather from their sales, social
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Posted September 04, 2024in Business Feature
Ashley Laudick spent the beginning of her career working for the same employer day in and day out. As a full-time speech and language pathologist, she got bored. She did not like being in the same place all the time. So, Laudick made a much-needed change and started working for
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Posted July 31, 2024in Business Feature
In 2024, accepting credit cards as a small business is a no-brainer. According to a Capital One Shopping Research study from June, 81% of shoppers prefer to pay with cards over cash. Credit cards make up 41% of in-store transactions, and cash stands at 12%. Not to mention, shoppers spend
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Posted July 03, 2024in Business Feature
When business owners want to increase profits, one of the first places they often look to is decreasing costs. One of the biggest expenses for any business is payroll. As technology advances, companies are looking for opportunities to reduce that cost. And, sometimes, it means replacing a human with technology.
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Posted June 05, 2024in Business Feature
Iowans are getting older and living longer. A recent University of Iowa report found that, in three years, more Iowans will be aged 65 and older than those aged 18 or younger. Longer, healthier lives mean many older Iowans continue to work past the typical retirement age. The Older Iowans:
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Posted May 01, 2024in Business Feature
“Inventory management is what can dictate some of your cash flow. And as we know, in business, cash is king,” said Lisa Shimkat, the state director of America’s Small Business Development Center Iowa (SBDC Iowa). Business is all about maximizing profits and minimizing costs. Inventory management is the same way.
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