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The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) blog is your source for the latest information on ABI activity and events, as well as insight from ABI members and staff.

2019

Jan 17, 2019

Are Rules of Thumb an Adequate Way to Value a Business?

While “Rules of Thumb” typically derive from industry trends and comparable company research, they miss out on vital factors that must be considered when determining a reasonable value for a business or ownership share.
Jan 10, 2019

Is Process Killing the Customer Experience?

Once a process becomes a routine, it prevents employees from considering new ways of working.
Jan 3, 2019

Building Relationships, Adding Value Leads to Success

At ABI, we constantly focus on serving as a resource, not on making a sale. Building a relationship and adding value based on the needs of the customer/member is what leads to success for both the member and ABI.