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Stephanie Grutz, Alex Goerdt and their daughter Lainey, in front of their new location of The Health Spa

A healthy partnership: ‘Our dreams are coming true’

May 31st, 2024

PEOSTA, Iowa—As a nurse practitioner, Stephanie Grutz always took a traditional approach to healthcare—in her clinic and her personal life. Until she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. No matter how much she ate, she couldn’t gain weight. And she constantly…

Domino’s franchise owners discover recipe for success

September 14th, 2022

Over the years, this longtime business owner has discovered that credit unions have his best interest in mind. Read his story.

Dupaco's Dave Klavitter (right) shares a story with the credit union's Community Outreach & Education Manager Tony Viertel while recording in the Studio at the Dupaco Voices Building. (M. Blondin/Dupaco photo)

3 steps to help you start your first podcast

September 14th, 2022

A podcast can help you market your business. Not sure where to begin? These three steps can help you start a podcast for your business.

Hiring a virtual assistant? Here are 3 things you should know

September 14th, 2022

Hiring a virtual assistant can benefit businesses in nearly any industry. And when done with intention, it can help grow your business.

When’s the best time to write a business plan?

September 14th, 2022

At its core, a business plan is a road map for your project. But when’s the best to write a business plan? It depends. And here’s why.

Identify new markets and customers to help your business grow

June 8th, 2022

Ready to grow your business? These strategies can help you find new customers to bring your business to new markets.

IP basics for your business: How to protect intellectual property

June 8th, 2022

Anything you create has the potential to be copied by someone else. Here’s what you need to know about how to protect intellectual property.

Why every business owner should protect and value their intangible assets

June 8th, 2022

Intangible assets often make up the “secret sauce” of your business. Learn what these assets are—and how to best protect them.

What new market vertical opportunities exist for your business?

June 8th, 2022

If you’ve exhausted the growth opportunities in your market, it might be time to explore trying a new market vertical to keep moving forward.

Inspiration to help you uncover your next new product idea

June 8th, 2022

Successful businesses regularly innovate. These tips can help you uncover your next new product idea and maximize your chance of success.

Looking for a smart way to share resources? Consider a business partnership

June 7th, 2022

Forming a business partnership to pursue common goals can be a smart way to share resources, costs and risks.

Getting more orders? Congrats! Learn how to build capacity

June 7th, 2022

Don’t be afraid to expand your operations if there’s enough demand to justify it. These ideas can help you build capacity.