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S. Joseph and Sons Inc., more commonly known as Josephs Jewelers, has long been considered one of Iowa’s premier jewelry companies. This was confirmed …

The most important skill for making a sale is also a major weakness of every salesperson: asking questions.

It’s an enigma to me. Questions are so critical, you’d think they would be the topic of …

Avoiding rush-hour traffic is a hot topic of discussion around the water cooler these days as workers compare notes on alternative routes and modes of transportation to avoid traffic snarls caused bythe Interstate 235 construction. …

Creating a workplace that supports diversity is essential, not just to avoid conflict, but also to create an environment that welcomes workers regardless of age, race, gender or sexual orientation, according to June Owens, president …

Dear Mr. Berko:

I would please like your opinion of Ross Stores Inc., which currently trades at $36.50. Please offer me your professional opinion, because I would like to know if it would be a …

Dear Mr. Berko:

I want to do some risky investing, so I am considering the purchase of 1,000 shares of each of the following, Calpine, El Paso, Dynegy, AES and Reliant Resources. Please give me …

Dear Mr. Berko:

My father recently turned 65 and is thrilled that he just began receiving Social Security checks. I am thrilled for him. However, I am 33 years old and I don’t think Social …

I received an e-mail from a reader who had a genuine concern about a non-compete contract her employer was forcing her to sign after six years of employment. She wondered how she could be an …

The 14th season of live horse racing at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino opens this week, signaling the beginning of months of entertainment and economic impact to the area. A report released last month by …

The idea for the Entrepreneur’s Roundtable came in the midst of a brainstorming session between Polk County Bank President Bob Miller and Joanne and Charles Kuster of Kuster Ltd., the marketing firm used by the …