Young entrepreneurs
A trio of area small business owners started early as entrepreneurs and didn’t look back. “I had a few options coming out of high school….
Business
Faces in Business: Carrie Tedore, chief operating officer, ful. HSA
Carrie Tedore is the chief operating officer at a pre-revenue health care start-up, ful. HSA. She has worked in strategic communications for national brands, large…
As a new year begins, it’s OK — even valuable — to be uncertain
The most piercing divide between people isn’t about politics, wealth, gender or race. The divide is between certainty and uncertainty. It’s about how they cope,…
What tech would we be better off without? I asked, you answered
Well, goodbye to all that. Now that 2023 is drawing to a close, and it’s time that we begin to look to the new year,…
Are you taking advantage of the research and development tax credit?
The research and development tax credit can help businesses save big at tax time. Too many business owners don’t claim the R&D tax credit because…
Why the stakes are huge for fixing Social Security
Every month my wife and I get checks from Social Security. The checks arrive by direct deposit in our joint checking account. She’s been getting…
Stock Market Insights: Stick to your investment plan in 2024
Don’t get on the unicycle. My friend is a comedic magician in Branson, Mo. One of his gigs is to get people to attempt to…
The top retail trends to keep and ditch in 2024
The retail industry has been through dramatic changes in recent years driven by COVID-19 and rapidly changing consumer tastes. With the height of the pandemic…
This was the year of AI. Next year is when you should worry about your job
The biggest story in tech last year was, without a doubt, the explosive ascent of AI. The biggest story in tech this year will be…
Biz Theme: Healthy employees are happy employees, but how can they avoid the specter of burnout?
Physically, emotionally, mentally and financially healthy employees perform better, say Dubuque-area employers, which leads to satisfied clients and customers, and that is good for business….