In conversations with Kearney business owner friends recently, it seems hiring has been a struggle bus (can you relate?). There are qualified applicants showing up in their resume stacks. But, what’s more difficult to look for in that pile is the right combo of...
An unfortunate thing about being a business owner sometimes is that you are at the crosshairs of the changing winds of the culture. And these past ten years, the very polarized political environment has put some pressures on businesses to align with different...
How did Memorial Day affect your Kearney business this year? Did you run any sales or promotions for members of the military? Join a parade to advertise your business? Holidays are an excellent opportunity to connect with the community and get visibility.And, if you...
This past weekend, Ed Dwight — age 90, became the oldest person to travel to space. Six decades ago, he was on a trajectory to become the first Black astronaut in space, but ultimately was passed over. The space excursion certainly cements the old adage “It’s...
The world is a bit of a scary place right now, especially if you’re anywhere near Russia. As war continues to wage and Putin gets more aggressive with his rhetoric, it’s pushing a response from surrounding countries. Recently, Germany has been discussing a...
This is how I often feel about the government’s decision-making with taxes:Q: What’s the difference between death and taxes?A: Congress doesn’t meet every year to make death worse.Honestly, as a small business owner, you most likely feel that pain.Take this for...
