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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…

Business Smarts: Working with Unhappy Customers

One of the Better Business Bureau’s most important functions is providing a bridge between customers…

Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Overdue

I expected that, by the time this article was published, the Missouri General Assembly would…

Getting More from Online Reviews

Businesses know all too well the power that can come with online reviews, whether good…

Small Business HR Simplified

Dear Anne, I own a company that has grown and is now employing 14 team…