"The Incredible Shrinking Workforce"

Local firms devise strategies to handle a looming labor shortage as the nation's 77 million baby boomers move toward retirement....

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SOLUTIONS

When planning training, don't neglect managers

Should human resources professionals implement training programs or training courses for managers?... > Full text

Strategic partnerships can be good way to grow

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EXPERTISE

Minimizing the stress of selling a business

The market for selling and buying businesses is heating up again. After a steady decline in the number of sales from its peak in 1999 and 2000, the market has increased every year since 2003, with 2005 looking to be a record year.... > Full text

Don't buy into these fallacies

PR is a delicate position at transmission utility

What is protocol when negotiating pay through a recruiter?

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POLITICS

Sheboygan: Not just for bratwurst anymore?

Lawmakers propose creating a spaceport on the shore of Lake Michigan.... > Full text

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VIEWS

WMC: Reform system to level the playing field

Problems include inconsistent guidance from DOR.... > Full text

DOR: Surveys, statistics show system is working

Agency takes commitment to fairness seriously.... > Full text

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TRAVEL

For company getaways, think outside the four walls and a door

Business meetings in settings that might be considered exotic can require more planning, but the boost to productivity, teamwork and camaraderie will make it well worthwhile.... > Full text

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TECH

PC's new generation

Dual-core processors boost performance without using more power.... > Full text

Wisconsin companies on front line of cancer fight

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GOOD WORKS

Goodstock helps nonprofits get their names out

Beneficiaries from the 2004 event say they're still reaping rewards from the marketing makeovers.... > Full text

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EXECUTIVE PROFILE

No such thing as a 'typical' day for this credit union executive

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FOCUS

From boardroom to cockpit

'It's not what an airplane costs you, it's what an airplane can make you'... > Full text

Self-flying companies see major time savings

Initial costs can add up

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FAMILY BUSINESS

Sweet smell of success

Choles family's floral business has come a long way.... > Full text

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DIVERSITY

Ex-Alliant exec reflects on journey to the top

Former Alliant Energy chairman Erroll Davis, one of Madison's most prominent black leaders, was recently named chancellor of the University System of Georgia. He is to take the reins in late January or early February and will lead a 35-campus system with a $2 billion annual budget.... > Full text

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EDUCATION

Schools teaching 'good' business

UW-Madison's business program is among those placing a stronger emphasis on social responsibility.... > Full text

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Business Indicators

Past Issues

July 2009

HOW CONNECTED ARE YOU? Social networking can be an effective tool for business

The more involved you become with social networking, the more effective you become at capturing the interest and involvement of customers, vendors and potential recruits -- especially those in the increasingly important Gen X and Gen Y demographics....


June 2009

Economy squeezing some internship programs

May 2009

Federal stimulus money on the way

April 2009

Entrepreneurs and inventors clubs are growing popularity.

March 2009

TOURISM'S RECOVERY: Region making a strong comeback after a year of tough times

February 2009

Competing in a global market

January 2009

Small gestures go a long way

August 2008

The work is there, but are the workers?

July 2008

Start-ups from UW research fuel the state's economy

June 2008

Drive down fuel costs

May 2008

Weather the storm

April 2008

Prayer and profit

March 2008

Outside help: A consultant could be the missing piece your business needs

February 2008

Strike first: Make your plans before disaster hits

January 2008

Defend their data

December 2007

Generations meshed

November 2007

Going green

October 2007

Good work if you can get it

September 2007

Thieves within our companies

August 2007

Choosing a charity

July 2007

Southern Wisconsin's big kitchen

June 2007

Use debt to get a leg up

May 2007

More than just
rah-rah!


April 2007

Real world lessons

March 2007

Evolution or extinction

February 2007

New directions

January 2007

Polishing your image

December 2006

On guard

November 2006

Building with the Web

October 2006

Making lean work

September 2006

Winning together

August 2006

Hospitals are getting treatment

July 2006

Going inside corporate culture

June 2006

Madwaukee -- closer than you think

May 2006

Business next

April 2006

Protect your business

March 2006

Make your company a great place to work

February 2006

"The Incredible Shrinking Workforce"

January 2006

What to expect in 2006

December 2005

Secrets of highly successful CEOs

November 2005

Maximum exposure

October 2005

Employer flexibility

September 2005

401(k) auto features

August 2005

The value of today's MBA

July 2005

Exporting from Wisconsin

June 2005

Health care costs

May 2005

Ethics in the workplace

April 2005

The search for skilled labor


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