A Successful Group Effort
The Central Iowa Code Consortium has completed its first proposal process. We often hear that committees are where good ideas go to die. But the Central Iowa Code Consortium [ Read more... ]
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A Conversation with Darius Jackson
There’s a new face at Showplace Kitchens. Darius Jackson became the new showroom manager at Showplace Kitchens in Urbandale in July. Contrary to its name, the cabinetry [ Read more... ]
Fourth Quarter Market Progresses Nicely
The new construction market continues to progress nicely in the 4th quarter. September sales were down 10.3% from the previous month, but were up 7.7% over the same quarter [ Read more... ]
Non-Compete Agreements: Enforceable if Reasonable
An issue that comes up very often is whether a non-competition agreement is enforceable. In Iowa, non-competition agreements are usually fully enforceable if the terms are [ Read more... ]
How to Handle Angry Clients or Customers
No matter what business you’re in, if you sell something (whether a product or a service), one day you’ll deal with an angry customer. Its best to plan ahead how you’ll [ Read more... ]