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The Sims & Freund Blog
Straight-talk insights for Iowa small businesses.
Practical guides on websites, marketing, and AI — written for owners and operators in Woodbine, Council Bluffs, Omaha, and every small town in between. No fluff, no jargon, no $5,000 agency speak.
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Coming Soon
The first posts are in the works.
We're writing the kind of guides we wish existed when we started talking to small business owners across Iowa — clear, honest, and focused on what actually moves the needle. Check back soon, or get a free mockup of your future website while you wait.
What we'll cover
The three things every Iowa business owner is asking about right now.
Future posts will dig into each of these areas with real examples, screenshots, and no-nonsense recommendations you can act on the same day.
Marketing
Google Business Profile, local SEO, reviews, and the handful of marketing moves that work for Iowa businesses without burning a budget.
AI for Small Business
What AI tools are actually useful for a 1–10 person business — from customer emails to product photos — and which ones are wasting your time.
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