Archive for September 2005

When Dave Hoxeng graduated from college nine years ago, he found “fields of green pastures” when he began his job search in Colorado.

“The signing bonuses were huge and the opportunities were gigantic because the …

Project management skills are not just for traditional project managers anymore. For instance, Donald Trump assesses the project management abilities of the contestants on his TV show, “The Apprentice.” Their success or failure directly relates …

Who better to talk about business ethics than Patrick Kuhse? If you listen to somebody who never got in trouble in his life, maybe the guy doesn’t even know what temptation feels like. What can …

These are tumultuous times for organized labor, battered over the past few decades by declining membership, dwindling political clout and the increasingly hostile climate members face in a global economy. But perhaps no greater sign …

Question: Jeffrey, What are your thoughts on taking our best and senior salesperson and making him/her a sales manager? What are the benefits and downfalls of doing this? — Michael

Answer: This is a great …

Dear Mr. Berko:

ConAgra yields nearly 5 percent and is a huge food sales company. Sara Lee yields nearly 4 percent and is a big food and apparel company. I would like to buy 100 …

Mary Lawyer was appointed by Gov. Tom Vilsack as acting director of the Iowa Department of Economic Development in July, shortly after Michael Blouin resigned to pursue the Democratic nomination for governor. Lawyer had served …

To reach the level of success they’ve achieved today, many business professionals cast aside wild streaks from their younger years and traded in late nights for early-morning tee times. But one day the realization hits …

With its exposed steel beams, sealed concrete floors and 19-foot-high windows on three sides, the new home of Two Rivers Marketing Group will have a decidedly industrial feel. But when your clients include names such …

In response to the needs of the state’s growing computer technology industry, Software and Information Technology of Iowa has changed its name to Technology Association of Iowa. With the name change will come a variety …