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The Elbert Files: Capitalism isn’t always pretty

Fed bashing has become popular for some fairly obvious reasons. 

The near collapse of the Western world’s economy in 2008 was enough to produce second thoughts, even among die-hard capitalists. And the slow recovery that …
By DAVE ELBERT | Nov 6, 2015
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Gitomer: What drives you into the sale?

Got a company mission statement? “Yes, Jeffrey, we do.” Really? Can you recite two words of it? “Uh, no.”

How come?  Dude, it’s your MISSION. It’s what is supposed to drive you into the sale …
By JEFFREY GITOMER | Nov 6, 2015
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McLellan: Reach them as they need you

Last week, we talked about these facts in terms of mobile technology in our world today:

• Ninety-five percent of all text messages are read within 90 seconds of receipt.
• Sixty-five percent of all …
By DREW MCLELLAN | Nov 6, 2015
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Frugal Flights?

The staff of Des Moines International Airport has proposed a budget for next year that calls for higher income and lower expenses, and a nice surplus to put away for a proposed new terminal.

The …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Nov 6, 2015
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Innovative Companies: CashFlow Structure Group LLC

ESTABLISHED: June 2015
FOUNDER: John Krohn, CEO
LOCATION: 12951 University Ave., Suite 201, Clive
WEBSITE: www.cfsgllc.com 

The Problem: 

Capital gains taxes have increased to 20 percent for individuals with incomes of more than $400,000 and …
By KENT DARR | Nov 6, 2015
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Innovative Companies: Eat Greater Des Moines

ESTABLISHED: April 2013
FOUNDERS: Des Moines Area Religious Council, United Way of Central Iowa
LOCATION: 756 16th St., Des Moines, Wallace Centers of Iowa
WEBSITE: www.eatgreaterdesmoines.org

The Problem: 

Eat Greater Des Moines wanted to make …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Nov 6, 2015
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Innovative Companies: MudbuM LLC

ESTABLISHED: October 2013
FOUNDERS: Blaine “Crash” Garrett, Jeff “Leadfoot” Kipling, Reid “Red” Baker, Niles “Willie” Bailey, Aaron “Shiner” Creger 
LOCATION: Johnston
WEBSITE: www.mudbumusa.com

The Problem: 

Preparing the rigging needed to catch monster-sized catfish in Midwest …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Nov 6, 2015
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A Closer Look: Mark Phillips

When Mark Phillips was working as a banker for high-wealth clients In Denver, rather than taking them golfing, he would invite them to help him serve meals at homeless shelters. Many, in fact, joined him. …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Nov 6, 2015
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Business Record 11-6-15

Catching the Big Ones
A collection of Des Moines’ innovative companies

Focus: Innovative Companies

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By BPC Staff | Nov 6, 2015
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A key piece of convention hotel funding is up in the air

The bank account of an immigrant investor program that could pump $20 million into a Des Moines convention center hotel stands at $0 and is likely to stay at that level pending action in Congress.…
By KENT DARR | Nov 4, 2015