Avoiding the midcareer financial worry trap
Even the most successful people have financial worries. One thing I have learned as a financial adviser is that the outward image we perceive of…
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Increase your home value with sweat equity
Have you heard the term “sweat equity” and wondering what it means? While sweat equity can involve sweating, the term is generally used to describe…
Retirement plan blues
During my time as a human resource director, I always was frustrated at the refusal of many new employees to enroll in our company’s retirement…
Attracting and retaining employees by maximizing the competitive total rewards package
As attracting and retaining employees becomes more challenging due to a strong economy and a tight labor market fueled by competition for talent, it becomes…
Health, wellness and career
Your health and wellness are extremely important. It’s about eating healthy, regular physical activity, annual visits to your doctor and working to reduce stress in…
Is it time to rebrand yourself?
Just as products and companies need updating to stay fresh and vibrant, individuals can benefit from refreshing or reinventing themselves occasionally. Rebranding is about changing…
Biz people
IIW HIRED: Gertrude Heimerdinger as an architectural/structural design technician. She will work on a variety of projects, including commercial, industrial, municipal, retail, health care and…
Executive moves
Hudak to lead Boy Scouts of America Northeast Iowa Council Boy Scouts of America Northeast Iowa Council announced the selection of Anna B. Hudak as…
Biz Buzz: Salon brings zeal to Dubuque; mattress shop opens; entity offers new spin on weddings
Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from around the tri-state area. This week, we highlight developments in Dubuque and Platteville, Wis. The owners of a new…
Made in the Tri-States: Dubuque company epitome of family business
For nearly a half-century, Canvas Products Co. has been the epitome of a successful family business. Owner Frank Salwolke and his wife, Mary Ann, have…