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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Don’t reply to your emails: The case for inbox infinity

A few years ago, the goal of achieving “Inbox Zero” cropped up — having an email inbox of 0. I’ve never reached that number. My inbox usually holds several dozen messages. As a media company …
By SUZANNE BEHNKE | Jan 17, 2019
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Jan. 22: Nonprofit or For-profit; What’s the Difference?

Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: We Discuss many of the pros and cons of being a 501(c)(3) versus an LLC and help answer important questions around your comfort in being accountable to others, …
By BPC Staff | Jan 15, 2019
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Burlington director named State Star by America’s Small Business Development Center

Janine Clover, regional director of the Southeastern Community College Small Business Development Center (SCC SBDC) in Burlington, has been named the 2019 Iowa State Star by the national organization America’s SBDC, Iowa State University reports. Clover …
By BPC Staff | Jan 10, 2019
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St. Kilda restaurant expanding into Temple for the Performing Arts

Des Moines Register: Des Moines’ first Australian cafe has become known for its breakfast, lunch and coffee drinks — and now you’ll have a second location to enjoy all it offers. St. Kilda Cafe and Bakery, …
By BPC Staff | Jan 9, 2019
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Iowa in top 10 for economic clout of businesses owned by women

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Women-owned businesses are doing quite well, thank you, according to a new study of business trends. The 2018 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, commissioned by American Express and prepared by research and training …
By BPC Staff | Jan 9, 2019
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Godwin promoted to VP of operations for PolicyWorks

West Des Moines-based PolicyWorks has promoted Brian Godwin, previously director of compliance solutions and interim CEO, to vice president of operations. In his new role, Godwin will oversee the ongoing management of operations for PolicyWorks, providing strategic …
By BPC Staff | Jan 9, 2019
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Uber, Netflix part of ‘new economy’ services now collecting Iowa sales tax

Iowans might notice a slight uptick in costs for rideshares or video-streaming subscriptions as the state’s sales tax on internet purchases begins this month, reports the Des Moines Register. After the Iowa Legislature rewrote the state …
By BPC Staff | Jan 3, 2019
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Help for burned-out leaders from local small business owner

A local small business owner tackled a big project in the last year to address leaders who are burned out. Her intent: To provide insights and ideas on leadership to anyone interested — for free. …
By SUZANNE BEHNKE | Dec 28, 2018
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Per Mar buys Barone and Polk Burnett Security Systems

Per Mar Security Services has acquired Barone and Polk Burnett Security Systems from Iverify, making a play in Nebraska and Wisconsin. The added business will join Per Mar’s Duluth and Eau Claire operations, and Per …
By BPC Staff | Dec 21, 2018
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Wish list for the 2019 Iowa Legislature

Hands shot up. Questions and comments zigged and zagged over topics such as affordable housing, a new terminal for the Des Moines airport, education funding, supporting rural communities, and other matters.

The Dec. 6 Business …
By SUZANNE BEHNKE | Dec 18, 2018