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Business Smarts: Choosing the Right Accountant

For any small business — or even for individuals — choosing a skilled accountant is…

Policy: Help Schools with Creative Solutions

As the economy struggles to recover, with less revenue available for the state to spend…

Ask Anne: Entering and Exiting

  I’m hoping to go back to work after being out of the workforce for…

Ask Anne: Stop the Revolving Door

I manage a chain store throughout the state of Missouri. It seems like we have…

Business Smarts: Combating Check Fraud

Every year, check fraud in which a business’s own checks are used costs businesses and…

Policy: Community Land Trust Comes Together

Community Land Trust is a buzz-phrase you might hear around Columbia these days. So what…

Ask Anne: One-on-ones and Fun

I am having a hard time keeping my employees engaged. Some seem very happy, work…

Business Smarts: Avoiding Scams Takes Effort

Many of us hear about scams and wonder how anyone could fall victim to them.…

Policy: Time to Streamline Sales Tax

As our culture evolves and the internet continues dominating our lives, we need to make…

Diversity: Where Do We Start?

Congratulations! Your employer has confirmed a commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives and has named…

Policy: Paving the Way Forward

“What are we going to do about our roads and bridges?” I’ve heard it from…

Ask Anne: Quality Time with Your Boss

  Dear Readers, It’s Top of the Town month, which brings to mind all kinds…