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Gitomer: Really – It’s the water

Ask anyone in New York City why their bagels are the BEST in the world and they will say, “It’s the water!”

Ask anyone in Philadelphia why their cheesesteaks are the BEST in the world, …

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A Closer Look: Josh Nuss

In September 2014, Josh Nuss was hired as executive director of the Iowa chapter of the ALS Association, just as the organization was wrapping up its innovative online fundraising effort, the Ice Bucket Challenge. Prior …

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On The Record: Are we sexist? Time to self-report

Take a quick scan our 2015 Book of Lists Most Influential Business Leader list.

If you are like Jean Baker, owner of Jean M. Baker & Associates, you’re likely disappointed.

And so am I. 

There …

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Bravo: Reviving a vision

After a year of putting plans on paper, Sally Dix said she is ready to put the rubber to the road.

For most of last year, Dix, the executive director of Bravo Greater Des Moines, …

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Educating women business owners

Although any entrepreneur, female or male, faces challenges when starting a business, women are forced to overcome their own unique set of obstacles on the path to business ownership.

Research has found that overcoming these …

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Social Report: Women in Business

We polled readers of the Business Record’s Lift IOWA e-newsletter to gauge their thoughts on the challenges facing potential women business owners in Iowa. 

More than 80 people responded to the survey, many of whom …

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Business Record 3-13-15

Unlimited PTO
It may sound outrageous, but could unlimited time off be the next big employee benefit?

Focus: Human Resources

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The Elbert Files: Paulsen’s economic crystal ball

Economist James Paulsen often looks back to predict the future. He isn’t always right, but his track record is better than most.

The Iowa State University graduate typically writes one to three newsletters each month …

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Gitomer: Personal networking still key

How important is face-to-face networking to sales, relationships, career and success?

I asked my commercial insurance agent, John Cantrell, to give me a synopsis of his networking strategies. John has been a friend, client and …

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McLellan: What happened to grace?

I love social media and the whole concept of access that it’s brought to the forefront. Ten years ago, consumers had no idea how to get a company’s attention. Sure, they could call the toll-free …