Foreign landowners would be required to provide details to the state about their land owned in other states greater than 250 acres, in addition to requiring the Iowa Secretary of State to file an annual report on foreign farmland ownership in Iowa. agriculture.com/iowa-gov-kim-r…

To address Iowa's daycare issues, especially in small towns: Are mergers the best solution for consolidating administrative expenses & reducing cost per enrolled child? Is an IRS section 501(c)(3) organization a good way to address thin margins from competing with public schools?

Do you agree with these steps for how to maximize the value of your small business? What has and hasn't worked in your company?

The nation’s personal saving rate as a share of disposable personal income was 3.2% in March, down from 3.6% in February ow.ly/rWI850RpqCK

If you are entrepreneurial or know someone who is, there are many benefits to buying an existing business instead of attempting a startup. forafinancial.com/blog/small-bus…:

Did you see: #EntreFEST keynote speakers announced

We've known Iowa is the place to be, and U.S. News & World Report is backing that up. 👏🏻 We're proud to be named the sixth best state in America! bit.ly/4ajcCt2

How To Avoid The 5 Most Common Mistakes Before Exiting Your Company jef.tips/j26eyc12 #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #smallbusiness

Starting a successful business is admirable but not for everyone. "Buying an existing business may be a much better option both from a fiscal responsibility standpoint and pragmatically." ~ Entrepreneur entrepreneur.com/starting-a-bus…

Iowa business owners, how's your week going so far? As you encounter the seemingly endless challenges, remember: “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” — Winston Churchill

"On January 1, 2026, significant adjustments to the lifetime estate and gift tax exemptions are slated to take effect. These changes, which involve halving the current exemption, could cost small business owners millions in tax..."

We'll drink to that. US-base Athletic Brewing tops all other non-alcholic beers in the country & is the top seller of all beers at Whole Foods as Americans cut back on on alcohol.

Why qualifying potential buyers when selling your business? Why ask for more than just an NDA? linkedin.com/pulse/how-qual… #SellingBusiness #IowaBusiness

ABI member Honkamp, P.C. is set to expand its midwestern footprint with the recent acquisition of The Brems Group! Read more from the Corridor Business ⬇️ bit.ly/4frFS4T

Ugly Truth: 2023 & 2024 Will Go Down As the Two Largest Declines in Net Farm Income Ever Dept. of Agriculture's net farm income forecast for '24 is a $43 billion drop from '23 to $116.1B, a 25.5% decline in a year. '23 net farm income figure, -16% '22. agweb.com/news/business/…

Buying a business can be a rewarding opportunity. But do you know if have enough money to keep it “working?” Do you have enough #workingcapital to fund its growth or survive the ups and downs of owning a business? sunbeltcanada.com/how-does-worki… by Greg Kells IBBA Headquarters member since 2001

Annual job growth revision shows 818,000 fewer jobs than initially reported thehill.com/business/48389…

Revisions took an average 68,000 jobs per month away. I can’t get out of my mind the 23 people in boxes on TV breathlessly waiting for the most important number in the world and then congratulating each other on being so close. Turns out they weren’t close at all.

Nationwide, small businesses employed 46% of private workers in 2022, according to SBA data. Montana tops the states at 67% while Florida has the lowest percentage at 40. voronoiapp.com/economy/Mappin… from Visual Capitalist #SmallBusiness