Independent Business Consulting, LLC

08/25/2026

Supporting local! Competitive rates, small terminal, easy to navigate, no crowds and friendly staff this morning at Lincoln LNK Airport!

08/15/2026

🎉 Please Join Us in Welcoming Charles Hagen to Independent Business Consulting!

We are excited to announce Charles Hagen as our new Financial Systems & Operations Manager!

Charles brings more than 40 years of professional experience in contracting, accounting, large fleet procurement and specifications development, sourcing, and commodities purchasing. Throughout his career, he has generated more than $1 billion in purchase orders, bringing an incredible depth of knowledge and real-world business experience to our team.

At Independent Business Consulting, Charles will be managing bookkeeping alongside our clients, supporting government contracts, and helping oversee our daily financial systems and operations.

His extensive experience, attention to detail, and understanding of complex business operations will be a tremendous asset to our company and the businesses we serve.

Please join us in giving Charles a warm welcome to the Independent Business Consulting team! 👏

📧 Contact Charles: [email protected]

08/10/2026

Streaming Link from Saturday's show below. Thanks to Robin and Dave for a dynamic discussion and to you all for your support!

Grow Lincoln began during the recession in 2010 and has become a breaking news source for other media outlets in Lincoln for business news. Join us Saturdays at noon with business openings, closings, and construction of all types around the Capital City.

08/07/2026

We’re back on Grow Lincoln for our second interview — this time diving into business continuity planning and the new services Independent Business Consulting is rolling out, including bookkeeping and payroll support to keep operations steady, how were helping nonprofits locally and what is needed as your company grows.

If you want practical strategies to protect your business during transitions or emergencies, join Robin Eschliman, Dave Albers and myself at noon tomorrow on KLIN 1400 AM / 99.3 FM.

Let’s GROW Lincoln. ❤️

07/30/2026

🌟 Meet Breanna — the newest face of Independent Business Consulting!

We’re excited to welcome Breanna to the Independent Business Consulting team.

In her first week, she’s already jumped into a wide range of responsibilities and we're looking forward to developing more.

Breanna has spent the past few days learning, onboarding, attending meetings with YPG Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and getting a feel for the workflow in office.

She’s bringing fresh energy, curiosity, and dedication to every task she touches.
Join us in giving her a warm welcome as she begins her journey! Words of wisdom for new job experiences are welcomed too! 👇

Breanna joins us through a workforce development partnership with the City of Lincoln and the American Job Center of Lancaster and Saunders Counties. Thank you for this supportive program!

07/21/2026

We have been asked recently how are things?? So thought we'd drop a little status update and HUGE thank you here!

NONE of this would be possible without the support of our community and our clients. My eyes may be a little wet ...but I'm sure it's allergies!

Life has been a little hectic! I know many of you can relate to summer schedules and back to school looming. We are actively working ON our business while we're working IN our business!

Our strategic plan is almost back on track after some life interruptions and a multitude of change. We are forever grateful for the opportunity to chase our dreams and the opportunities provided by the clients we serve.

So really...what has been going on?

Well ...TLDR but....We have had meetings to grow local partnerships and strategic plans, completed our enenegram questionnaire, reviewed RIASEC results, met with our financial planner, found promising insurance solutions as a small business, rolled into the office early for a haircut and a production shoot with 10-11, provided a draft board manual for a nonprofit, developed interview questions alongside an 8- and 16-week internship program manual with set goals, benchmarks and evaluation metrics.

We have reviewed regulations and drafted guidance documents and employer forms on various topics from safety to ADA, vehicle use policies and more.

But wait....there's more....

We taken training, read part of a really good book (see below), attended and set future meetings, developed and approved advertising schema's for a couple of golf courses in Lincoln, on boarded our newest employee and conducted an interview for a possible intern as we gear up for the next phase.

Anywho, we're having fun and enjoying the process. We see those that are bogged down, burned out, worried and struggling. We are here to help. Reach out to us today if there is something you haven't had time to get to and it's still simmering on the back burner.

Trivia: Who said....if you enjoy what you do, you'll never work another day in your life? (Whoever it was, was 🤓 smart and perhaps a bit nuts)...And it wasn't Confucius. :)

07/10/2026

What an awesome success story of building a business literally from the ground up. Grit, determination, and innovation combined. Congratulations on your success Hillside Solutions

As a business that supports new entrepreneurs and businesses with growth and expansion, we start the conversation about environmental impacts and waste reduction early. When did you start your waste management planning or found out you needed a permit? Knowing these things up front saves time and unexpected expenses. We can help!

Major players and procurement programs often ask for a sustainability rating when bidding on contracts. It’s good for the environment and good for business to start early.

At Independent Business Consulting, we take our waste paper, cut and staple it together for homemade note pads, print double‑sided for internal documents, or—when clients agree—shut off the main printer when not in use. We adjust the thermostat overnight and on weekends. We often have lights off in our office space and shades drawn as a few small steps and strategic strategies to reduce our footprint and lower overhead costs. Win‑win!

Check out their post on LinkedIn and the good work they are doing to divert waste from the landfill, right here in Nebraska!

Starting out as a small family operation, we had a big problem: the landfills we brought our loads to were owned by our hauling competitors. Some of the largest trash-hauling companies in the world. How do you get a leg up on that? Most businesses in our situation would open their own landfill. But....

06/09/2026

If you are looking for a golf partner who will need a significant handicap and several mulligans and maybe some time in the sand but guaranteed to bring lots of laughs, or a business consultant to support your success and swing for your dreams, reach out today!

Look for us at Holmes Lake ⛳ Golf Course this season!

06/06/2026

Had an opportunity to support Immaculate Heart of Mary Counseling Center with some employee training yesterday.

Grateful and blessed for the opportunity to meet more of their team and continue work together.

If you're looking for mental health care and resources locally, you won't find any better! Wonderful people and organization.

05/30/2026

Nebraska has seen 43 WARN notices filed since 2023. Estimates state more than 8,000 jobs have been eliminated.

Our hearts are with the businesses and communities facing these difficult decisions — and especially with the workers whose stability and livelihoods have been disrupted.

Local economic impacts are estimated in the millions for only 50 positions eliminated. This is not meant to be a political post and negative comments will not be replied to.

Supporting local businesses and employers strengthens our communities and creates new opportunities for those navigating sudden job loss.
(Read that again)

Some dislocated workers go on to start their own businesses, but it takes time. If this is you, please reach out and let us help you streamline the process.
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Under the WARN Act, employers must provide 60 days’ notice when a closure or mass layoff affects 50 or more employees at a single site.
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We are working to grow our capacity to serve these larger organizations. If you're just starting out, but plan to grow significantly in the future, start with us early so we know the intricacies within your organization and can jump in quickly.

Standing with businesses. Building community. Standing with workers. Strengthening Nebraska together.