Some simple resolutions can help protect consumers from falling victim to scams in the new year according to the Better Business Bureau.
Bobby Hansen Business News Jan. 4, 2026 4:45 am16h ago
Some simple resolutions can help protect consumers from falling victim to scams in the new year according to the Better Business Bureau.
Wilford H. Stone Columns Dec. 28, 2025 3:31 pm7d ago
A recent Iowa City case involving a former University of Iowa employee accused of diverting nearly $1 million in university work to his own private business highlights a truth often missed in workplace theft cases: these failures rarely happen in isolation.
Bobby Hansen Business News Dec. 7, 2025 4:30 am28d ago
High-demand holiday toys are fueling a surge in online scams. Know how to verify sellers, avoid counterfeits, and shop safely.
Tracy Pratt Columns Nov. 16, 2025 4:00 am49d ago
This holiday season, anxiety and economic uncertainty—fueled by layoffs and government instability—have fundamentally changed consumer spending. Shoppers aren't just hunting for the cheapest deals, they're desperately searching for meaning, safety, and certainty.
Bobby Hansen Business News Nov. 2, 2025 4:45 am63d ago
BBB study finds consumers losing thousands to unlicensed gambling and gaming sites. Learn red flags and tips to stay safe online.
Columns Oct. 19, 2025 4:30 am77d ago
Worried about putting your business data in AI? You're not alone. Cut through the hype and learn how to use AI securely without compromising your business's most valuable asset—trust. Discover the key difference between public and private models, the essentials of a strong data governance policy, and why a human-led approach is the only way to innovate with confidence.
Bobby Hansen, Better Business Bureau Regional Director
Columns Oct. 5, 2025 4:15 am91d ago
Scammers now ask their victims to pay them with gift cards because they’re a convenient way to steal money and they’re difficult to trace or recover.
Bobby Hansen, Better Business Bureau Regional Director
Columns Sep. 7, 2025 5:00 am119d ago
If you have not received a text, email or call about the status of an alleged loan application, it’s probably only a matter of time, Better Business Bureau Regional Director Bobby Hansen says. Here’s some tips for handling scam calls.
Business News Aug. 31, 2025 4:30 am126d ago
Healthy leaders lead better. Period. New studies reveal why well-being—not just vision—determines whether leaders inspire, withdraw, or burn out. Here’s what every “Dangerous Leader” should know.
Columns Aug. 18, 2025 9:10 am139d ago
A stiff, formal apology is the usual playbook for a corporate crisis, but sometimes, a carefully placed bit of humor or a clever marketing move can turn a PR nightmare into a masterclass in branding.
Bobby Hansen, Better Busines Bureau Regional Director
Columns Aug. 3, 2025 4:30 am154d ago
While buying a car online can help a buyer stay detached from making emotional decisions, an online transaction can also provide opportunities for scams
Columns Jul. 27, 2025 4:55 am161d ago
Many people have a tendency to judge ourselves more harshly than we judge others. We often refer to this as our inner critic. In this month’s Dangerous Leader column, we reflect on how self-talk is essential to how we engage with the world around us.
Tracy Pratt, Brandfully Yours
Columns Jul. 21, 2025 3:17 pm167d ago
A series of lawsuits working their way through the courts are foundational battles that will help shape the legal and ethical guardrails for AI training and use.
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