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Are you familiar with the old adage “don’t put all your eggs in one basket”? This phrase is often used to reinforce the importance of diversifying your investments to help reduce the risk of losses.  But the wisdom of diversification extends beyond retirement savings, too. Did you know it’s also wise to apply this principle […]

The speed of modern tools has changed how quickly people can start and build a company. Anyone can draft a business plan in minutes; a website designed in an afternoon. And marketing campaigns are generated almost instantly. The effort required to produce something polished has dropped dramatically. But while tools have accelerated, judgment has not.

Every city has moments, rare ones, when an opportunity comes along that has the potential to shape its future in a meaningful way. For Sioux City, the recent purchase of four acres between Nebraska Street and Pierce Street is one of those moments.  At first glance, it’s simply a parking lot with several aging buildings

“There’s nothing to do in Sioux City.” You’ve probably heard it before. You might have even said it once or twice. Downtown would like to politely disagree. Summer in downtown is packed with live music, food trucks, street festivals, and brand-new events that make it surprisingly easy to fill your calendar and stay out a

Small business owners live closer to reality than anyone else in the economy. We feel changes immediately—cash flow matters. Timing matters. People matter. There is very little margin for error, and very little room for fantasy. As a result, flexibility is not a buzzword for small businesses. It is survival. More than that, it is

Just as your house regularly needs organizing and deep cleaning, so do your finances. Follow these six tips to clean up your finances, enabling you to achieve financial clarity so you can live the full and meaningful life you’ve imagined.  Maintaining your important financial documents and information in one place is key. Create a master