Codistac owner Heather Noggle: "QR codes are here to stay; we’re already at the point of widespread adoption. Use caution and tell your friends and family to make the pause and evaluate."

Digital Editor Geoff Pickle counts down the most-read SBJ.net stories of 2023.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples three selections that vary in price from $75 to $140 per bottle.

Richard Baker of Fervent Wealth Management responds to recent interest rate moves.

Paragon 360 CEO Donnie Brawner: "By sharing experiences and seeking connection, entrepreneurs can help break the silence surrounding the loneliness of business ownership and build a stronger, more resilient foundation for success."

Executive Editor Christine Temple: "They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for many charitable nonprofits it’s also the most critical time of the year."

Editorial Vice President Eric Olson introduces the annual group of interview guests.

Fervent Wealth Management's Richard Baker: "Real profit is the missing piece of the puzzle for green and ESG companies. It will probably come in the near future, but they aren’t there yet."

Editorial Vice President Eric Olson goes holiday shopping with a chatbot in the driver's seat.

Guest columnist Adam Kyle: "Most of us in this business are honest and want what’s best for our clients. But like all industries, there’s some big money out there that cares about getting your business but not about preserving your well-being."

Guest columnist Marcus Aton calls on a public-private partnership to develop a brand for the Ozarks.

Statehouse columnist Phill Brooks examines a pattern of alleged improper behavior among state House speakers.

State Treasurer Vivek Malek responds to a recent Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System board decision.

Guest columnist Mark Holmes outlines five soft skills that play a significant role in achieving success.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein takes a look at long-standing best practices in the industry and whether they deserve to be preserved.

Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins breaks down the American Farm Bureau Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Survey.

Strategic Financial's Craig Wright calls on business owners to develop a succession plan.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples four international beverages.

Archer’s Bow Media and Marketing founder Jacob Brower: "In this day and age, we have access to so much previously unavailable data that we’ve lost sight of what advertising does and doesn’t do. The mediums have changed, but what works now is the same thing that worked decades ago."

Simmons Private Wealth's Andy Drennen: "Shoring up your personal balance sheet now, linking tax planning strategies with investment strategies and planning for the years ahead will add a solid footing to your financial life to help navigate volatile markets with higher interest rates."