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If They Are the Backbone of Modern Business — Why Do So Many Implementations Go Sideways

If They Are the Backbone of Modern Business — Why Do So Many Implementations Go Sideways

In the last several decades, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become the nerve center of modern businesses. At their core, ERPs are business management

Tea Ilic2025-10-28T12:21:53-05:0011/01/25|Categories: Columns, LIBA|Click here for all press, reviews & features about LIBA|

From Pauley Pavilion to the Boardroom: The Influence of John Wooden

From Pauley Pavilion to the Boardroom: The Influence of John Wooden

As a kid growing up with a lazy eye and no depth perception, I knew early on that I wasn’t destined to be an athlete.

Tea Ilic2025-09-26T11:34:38-05:0010/01/25|Categories: Columns, LIBA|Click here for all press, reviews & features about LIBA|

Why Does One Bond Require Voter Approval – But Another of the Same Size – Does Not?

Why Does One Bond Require Voter Approval – But Another of the Same Size – Does Not?

If you are like me, you might be wondering exactly how the City of Lincoln could issue $25 million of bonds to finance the new

Tea Ilic2025-08-25T13:16:19-05:0009/01/25|Categories: Columns, LIBA|Click here for all press, reviews & features about LIBA, Lincoln Independent Business Association|

Rebalancing the Scale: Fixing Nebraska’s Broken Tax Code – Why Sales Tax Reform is a Fairer Alternative to our Obsession with Property Taxes.

Rebalancing the Scale: Fixing Nebraska’s Broken Tax Code – Why Sales Tax Reform is a Fairer Alternative to our Obsession with Property Taxes.

Definition of Regressive- taking a proportionally greater amount from those on lower incomes. I know some of you might be thinking it, but I promise

Tea Ilic2025-06-26T15:23:59-05:0007/01/25|Categories: Columns, LIBA|

LIBA 2.0 – There IS a Place For EVERYONE in LIBA!

LIBA 2.0 – There IS a Place For EVERYONE in LIBA!

In the March newsletter to LIBA members, I wrote of “disruptive innovation”, a concept that was introduced by the Harvard Business Review more than 30

Tea Ilic2025-05-28T11:26:57-05:0006/01/25|Categories: Columns, LIBA|

LIBA Free Enterprise Winners

LIBA Free Enterprise Winners

The Lincoln Independent Business Association annually recognizes LIBA members and businesses that have experienced the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey, who have overcome

Tea Ilic2025-04-28T11:15:40-05:0005/01/25|Categories: Columns, LIBA|

If you want to grow your business – know your “why”

If you want to grow your business – know your “why”

I recently had the pleasure of a having deep dive discussion with a very successful young man, who I now consider a friend, who started

Tea Ilic2025-04-03T14:53:29-05:0004/01/25|Categories: Columns, LIBA|

Annual Free Enterprise Celebration

Annual Free Enterprise Celebration

According to Websters (as if anyone even uses that anymore) – free enterprise is “… the freedom of private businesses to operate for profit without

Tea Ilic2025-02-25T09:00:22-06:0003/01/25|Categories: Columns, LIBA|

Holding Realistic Expectations of Your Team When You’re Understaffed

Holding Realistic Expectations of Your Team When You’re Understaffed

When working with a small or understaffed team, it’s easy for expectations to skyrocket as everyone stretches to fill gaps. However, pushing too hard without

Tea Ilic2025-01-28T09:42:36-06:0002/01/25|Categories: Columns, LIBA|Click here for all press, reviews & features about LIBA|

Proven Client Retention Strategies for Small Businesses

Proven Client Retention Strategies for Small Businesses

Client retention is an essential aspect of running a successful small business. While attracting new customers is important, keeping your existing clients satisfied and loyal

Tea Ilic2024-12-23T11:13:20-06:0001/01/25|Categories: Columns, LIBA|Click here for all press, reviews & features about LIBA|

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