“Always ask the right questions to uncover the need,” says Melissa Sorah, who works in sales at Youngblood Nissan. “Nine times out of ten people don’t like anyone in sales because the top …

Anderson Engineering became fully employee owned in 2000. “I’ve seen the change in our employees,” says Neil Brady, President and CEO of Anderson Engineering. “Before, our employees were …

“I’m a huge believer in Public ReIations. I’m also a huge believer in junkyard dog publicity. I unabashedly call myself a junkyard dog,” says Lisa Rau, Director of PR/Publicity for Silver …

“I think they have the big dream of the pie in the sky — of wanting to own their own business and work for themselves,” says Scott Tennison, Vice President of Guaranty Bank. “What they …

“It’s a definite plus when they walk in groomed, dressed without holes in their jeans and flip-flops,” says Jim Swafford, Owner and General Manager of Jimm’s Steakhouse & Pub. You never know …

Kevin Dunaway, a partner at Neale & Newman LLP, and one of Springfield Business Journal’s Trusted Advisers for 2017, says if you’re business, you need a team. Find a lawyer, CPA and an insurance …

Movie Theaters are experiencing more competition from subscription services such as Netflix and the comfort of your couch. John Martin, Managing Partner of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Springfield, …

In some cases, small to medium size employers provide only non-medical employee benefits. Trevor Croley, President of Croley Insurance and Financial says some larger employers who offer medical …

Kenny Gott, a Certified Financial Planner with Piatchek & Associates and one of Springfield Business Journals Trusted Advisors for 2017, says you need to start planning early for retirement and put a succession plan in place.

Steve Wohnoutka, co-owner of Superior Rents, says finding the right opportunity to expand your business can be difficult. When an equipment company in Wichita, Kansas closed, it presented a suitable …

Megan Creson, an Associate Attorney with Lowther Johnson Attorneys at law LLC, says you need to be proactive in managing your business.

Brooke Bigham is the owner of EOS LLC and one of Springfield Business Journal's Most Influential Women. She says one of her best leadership decisions has been surrounding herself with experts. “I …

Jay Rasmussen, General Manager with Ameripride, says they lowered their turnover rate nearly 50% in a year's time.

Jim Swafford, owner of Jimm’s Steakhouse & Pub, says there are several incentives employers can offer to improve employee retention.

Brent Johnson, Manager of Advanced Cabling Systems, says you need to have every component in your fire protection system checked to ensure safety.

Are you out of your depth in your job situatuation? Jim Ampleman of WireCo WorldGroup has a simple solution.

Mary Guccione, owner of Cellar+Plate, says you always start with food when pairing a wine. The goal is to contrast the flavor profile of your food. For a sweet, rich dessert, you might select a wine …

Category: How ToFeaturing: Dr. Paul ThomlinsonDuration: 2:26  Suicide is a public health problem. Suicide and depression go hand-in-hand. Dr. Paul Thomlinson has some tips on how you can learn to recognize the symptoms and signs in friends, …