June Business Spotlight: House Divided Brewery

May 23, 2023

This month’s Business Spotlight is on House Divided Brewery located in downtown Ely. Cal and Lisa Corrin opened House Divided Brewery, a nanobrewery and taproom, in October 2019. It all started when Cal began homebrewing his own drinks and decided to turn his hobby into a business. The House Divided Brewery name was born when […]

May Business Spotlight: Copper Boar

April 27, 2023

This month’s Business Spotlight is on Copper Boar in North Liberty. What started as a shared dream among three chef friends turned into reality when they opened Copper Boar in August 2022. Ty Medema, Shane Durian and Zephaniah Leaton all worked together at Riverside Casino and jumped at the opportunity to bring a modern take […]

Get the Best Placement for your Router

April 6, 2023

To enjoy the best possible online experience, your router needs to be able to send out a strong signal to your wireless devices, wherever you are in your home. In general, the signal gets weaker the farther you are from your Wi-Fi router. If possible, you should place the Wi-Fi router on a shelf. The […]

April Business Spotlight: Briar Ridge Bikes

March 28, 2023

This month’s Business Spotlight is on Briar Ridge Bikes. Briar Ridge Bikes started as an idea among Solon business owners and residents wanting to bring a premium bike shop experience to Main Street. In February 2021, the idea became reality when the doors of Briar Ridge Bikes officially opened. Whether someone is shopping for their […]

Optimize your Business with South Slope Voice Service

March 12, 2023

The world keeps evolving, and so are the ways customers are reaching out to businesses. One thing that remains the same is how customers resort to phone calls when they need an urgent solution. Did you know angry customers who hang up after being on hold for long periods of time are more likely to […]

Spring Break Cyber Safety Tips

March 8, 2023

Are you ready for a vaction? Planning fun excursions ahead of time is important, but making sure to protect yourself from hackers is equally as important when traveling. Check out these three tips for a stress free trip! Keep Your Devices Updated: Make sure all of your devices have the latest software and security updates […]

March Business Spotlight: Smash Juice Bar & Eatery

February 28, 2023

This month’s Business Spotlight is on Smash Juice Bar & Eatery. Smash Juice Bar & Eatery opened in 2019 with the desire to bring a healthy alternative to the North Liberty area! Smash believes that prioritizing nutrition shouldn’t mean sacrificing taste that is why they always use high quality fresh ingredients. Their menu was crafted […]

Benefits of Symmetrical Internet for Businesses

February 15, 2023

All internet connections are not created equal. While some internet plans feature high download speeds, the upload speed may pale in comparison. Upload speed is increasingly important for the way you do business. First, let’s dive into the difference between the two. Download speed is how fast you receive information over the internet. Examples include receiving […]

February Business Spotlight: The Midnight Gem

January 30, 2023

This month’s Business Spotlight is on The Midnight Gem. The Midnight Gem is a modern industrial venue that is ready to take your special event and give it the love, care, and support that it deserves. This new venue is in a prime location off the I-380 Swisher exit, within miles of the Eastern Iowa […]

Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams

January 11, 2023

Recently southslope.net emails were targeted with phishing scams requesting an urgent update to their account or else they would be locked out. Phishing emails are on the rise in an attempt to steal your money, or your identity, by getting you to reveal personal information — such as credit card numbers, bank information, or passwords […]