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5 Legal Documents to Protect Your Business

There are many pitfalls that stand in the way of business success. You can mitigate some of the risk if you've got these "Five Legal Documents to Protect Your Business".  And it doesn't matter if you are a new business or an existing corporation. Tom Kutz and Sam Kreamer from the business law office of Kreamer Law offer up a quick summery of each and why you should have them.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

Each week Laura Kinnard comes by to offer up the networking and business education opportunities for the week...and we've got several. If you follow on Twitter it's #DMBizEvents or you can check the blog here.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Wheelin' It with The Des Moines Cycle Club

It's Friday and we know how much you NEED business news as we start the weekend...right. So we invited the president of the Des Moines Cycle Club, Georgie Libbie in to chat about RAGBRAI, Pedal Off the Pounds and the activities/adventures that are coming up.  Cycling in the Des Moines Metro and beyond! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to DO in the Metro with Sheryl!

Each week Sheryl Tessier joins us with her top picks of "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" for the weekend and beyond. We've got you covered from moonlight boat rides to "Spamalot". Enjoy!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Getting Mindful for Business

We welcome back our friend Kevin Pokorny and his colleague Sarah Noll Wilson to talk about the upcoming Mindfullness Summit Dialogue #2: Bringing Mindfullness Practices to Our Business Community and Leaders. Why?  We asked what Mindfullness is and offered up some examples of how it may work in real life. Here is that conversation:  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Mental Health Issues - Michael Sullivan

It seems that mental health issues surface every day yet, access to mental health care is trending downward. Recently we met Michael Sullivan a private practitioner who has been in the field for years. We asked him to share with us the challenges he, and those seeking treatment, face every day along with what he is seeing in the field.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Cafe Di Scala - The Swan Song

When we received the press release that one of our favorite Des Moines Metro restaurants would be going through a major change we reached out to the owner, Chef Tony Lemmo. The short story is that after January 1, 2016 Cafe Di Scala will be no more.  What's going on and why? We asked. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The University of Iowa Venture School

Having an idea for a business is great but, can the business idea be sustainable?  How do you know?  What help is out there for you to learn and grow your idea into reality?  Enter the University of Iowa Venture School; part of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center in Des Moines. We visit with Jennifer Ott and Wade Steenhoek about what the center is, what it does and how you might qualify for some help. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Seven Hiring Tips with Karen Miller

It's a tight labor market. Here in the Des Moines Metro the Labor Department pegs the unemployment at 3.2%. This means finding quality employees gets tough. Our friend Karen Miller from Manpower of Central Iowa talks about this and offers up "Seven Tips for a Better Hiring Experience".  If you are in business or looking for a job...these will be helpful. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Jeff Garrison - The Four Levels of Human Resources

No matter the business the human resources area can be a boon or a bust. Here Jeff Garrison from Merit Resources details the four levels of human resources and how, when your business sees it as an investment, you can better grow the business. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.