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Spotting Embedded Leases in Contracts

Dec 27, 2022

It isn’t always easy to identify when you have a lease. Often, leases are embedded into other contracts. Consider the following example: A manufacturing entity contracts with a distribution center to...

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The Building Blocks - December 2022

Dec 27, 2022

The latest edition of The Building Blocks is here! In this edition, we cover how taxes impact bonuses, common tax mistakes construction contractors make, deductions for construction workers, and accou...

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Three Actions to Prepare for a Recession

Dec 21, 2022

If you’re concerned about a recession taking a big chunk out of your profit coffers, here are three things you can do now to prepare. Monitoring Cash Flow You’re pretty good about monitoring your c...

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Mega-Warehouse Demand Continues in Central Iowa

Dec 19, 2022

According to a new report, warehouse users signed leases for 37 facilities of 1 million sq. ft. or larger in the U.S. in the first half of 2022. The activity points to expansion in the industry, parti...

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Modular Construction - An Opportunity in the Wings

Dec 15, 2022

"Modular construction becomes a great opportunity to rework your building processes for more efficiency, better teamwork, more transparency, and ultimately for more effectiveness," writes contributing...

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The Iowa Supplier Connection Portal

Dec 13, 2022

As the Manufacturing 4.0 Initiative looks for ways to help Iowa Manufacturers remain globally competitive, the Iowa Supplier Connection Portal was created to deepen connections within the state. The...

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Four Sustainability Trends Affecting Commercial Real Estate

Dec 08, 2022

Sustainability in commercial real estate (CRE) is no longer just important, it is imperative. Property owners are well advised to work toward adding sustainability into their projects, ranging from th...

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Iowa Embraces Industry 4.0 Tech in Manufacturing

Dec 05, 2022

Iowa is committed to helping manufacturers adapt to the Industry 4.0 landscape and its emphasis on smart technology, data-driven operations, and process automation. As the state's largest industry, ad...

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Balance Sheets and Property Profitability

Dec 01, 2022

Owning a real estate business comes with a host of responsibilities, including understanding your balance sheet. A company's balance sheet reports a company's assets, its liabilities and shareholders'...

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Is an Employee Stock Option Plan right for your company?

Nov 28, 2022

Employee stock option plans (ESOP) are gaining popularity as a way for owners to transition their businesses. Companies with an ESOP can sell the business to their employees to transition from current...

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