Archive for October 2004

Dear Mr. Berko:

What do you think of the property and casualty business over the next few years? If your response is favorable, would you recommend a couple of lesser-known companies rather than Safeco, Progressive …

Got fired? You’re in luck! You’re now in the ranks of some of the world’s most successful people. Even better. You’re exactly where they were when they started on their success paths.

You have now …

A woman we know said that during a recent two-hour stretch, three separate political operatives from two different so-called 527 organizations – tax-exempt political action committees organized under Chapter 527 of the tax code that …

There are some good reasons why the number of Iowa farmers shriveled throughout the 20th century, and here’s one of them: Back before hydraulics and air-conditioned tractors, farming was even harder work than it is …

Next time you’re cruising to Omaha or Cedar Rapids, or just making your daily commute, try this exercise: Squint a little, and look with fresh eyes at the place where you live.

The biggest barrier …

An Urbandale-based company is helping feed developing countries and provide better nutrition options for rich nations, but many people locally have the misconception that it is an animal-feed producer.

Triple “F” Inc., which was founded …

The days of making business deals on the golf course followed by celebratory drinks in the clubhouse have not gone by the wayside, but more executives are finding themselves footing the bill when it comes …

Tunisians would love to talk business with Americans – but not necessarily over a meal.

“We don’t have business breakfasts, business lunches, business dinners,” said Chema Makni, managing director of the Center for Applied Training …

This week, a group of 22 managers from Kemin International Inc. offices throughout the world will be holed up at Perry’s historic Hotel Pattee for five days of intensive training in how to better recruit …

Kristen Severs was in a “comfortable” job in the marketing department at Meredith Corp., living the life of many other working moms. But when she found herself eating raisin bran for dinner and spending only …