From the Desk of Paul Steier, DOT
As you may be aware, the 2014 legislative session
passed SF2250 that adds the term to Iowa Code; "or
advertising as being engaged in" the business as a
used parts dealer, vehicle rebuilder, or vehicle sal-
vager. I see this code change as a resource to deter
those who may be considering getting into this busi-
ness and not complying with licensing laws to either
obtain the proper license or refrain from being in the
business. As you know, it is difficult to operate in this
business without advertising what you do so we hope
people will educate themselves accordingly. For those
that chose to operate as unlicensed recyclers, we in-
tend to use this code change as an additional resource
to prove our case and show that their activities are be-
yond being a hobby. Investigative steps will still need
to be taken to prove the case but we will now have ad-
ditional tools to prove the facts surrounding the investi-
gation.
I look forward to continued efforts to improve the pro-
fessionalism and standards in this industry. If you
have questions or concerns that our investigative staff
can assist with, please contact us at; 866.908.4636
or
Director Paul J. Steier,
Bureau of Investigation & Identity Protection
Office: 515-237-3260 Fax: 515-817-6618
Technology Issues for
Small Business Owners
The availability of increasingly more powerful and af-
fordable technology has been a great boost for small
businesses of all stripes. It has also meant that busi-
ness owners need to sort through a tremendous num-
ber of technology options and find the best ways to
use technology to achieve business purposes. Entre-
preneurs will face a variety of technology issues during
the course of business, ranging from conducting re-
search to handling upgrades to using social media.
Survey: Tech Issues More Disruptive
than Absent Employees
Research—
Many small business owners will take the
time to do their own research by reading online re-
views, comparing prices and talking to sales people.
Businesses with an IT specialist on staff can use that
employee’s expertise and inside knowledge of the
business to find products and services that are a good
fit. Keep a handle on the research process by starting
with identifying your specific business needs and
goals, and find a product that matches those.
Upgrades—
Technology products grow old, wear out
or get outdated over time. Upgrading technology is an
important task that is necessary to stay competitive
and keep employees working at maximum efficiency.
Some businesses may aim for specific upgrade cycles,
such as purchasing all new computers every two or
three years. It is time to upgrade when old equipment
impacts the productivity of a business. You can’t afford
to spend time struggling with underpowered com-
puters.
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