More than just
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Motivational speakers need to bring a solid message to energize workers....

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SOLUTIONS

When hiring, is it better to think outside the box?

When hiring for a new position, is it best for human resources managers to hire from outside candidates or from within?... > Full text

Marketing plans help target customers

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EXPERTISE

Soapy floors, banana peels create slippery safety issue

Pick up that banana peel and tack down that carpet. Business and property owners beware: Wisconsin's Safe Place Statute imposes a high standard of care upon you to repair or maintain your property in "as safe a condition as the nature of the premises reasonably permits."... > Full text

Major change ahead for work force

Good bookkeeping essential to profits

Contacts more valuable than polished resume

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POLITICS

The war on smokes

Border businesses, bars upset about proposed cigarette tax increase... > Full text

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VIEWS

Credit unions aren't serving low-income families as in intended in tax breaks

The for-profit banking industry is doing just fine even with the competition

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TECH

UW scientific research pays off for state, companies, workers

In a recent report that probably went unnoticed outside the academic world, the Association of University Technology Managers released figures that show why the rest of us should be very happy that Wisconsin is a hotbed for scientific research.... > Full text

Use networking sites to make new contacts

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TRAVEL

Plan ahead to limit waits at the airport, or worse, on the plane

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FOCUS

'Going Green' is about the environment, worker health, company profits

Creating a green office could help create a green byproduct for companies - more money.... > Full text

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GOOD WORKS

Connecting the disconnected

United Way of Dane County aims to create solutions to circumstances that put young people at risk of becoming criminals, drug addicted or likely to do harm to themselves or others.... > Full text

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FAMILY BUSINESS

Fourth generation keeps foundation firm for steel company

Larry Endres left an unusual legacy at Endres Manufacturing, now a fourth generation company started by his father in 1926. The company, which manufactures structural steel and miscellaneous metal products such as stairs, railings and residential piers, is located in what seems to be the most incongruous setting - a factory with a Bavarian look on the edge of town at 802 S. Century Ave.... > Full text

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EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Rede leader:Jennifer Alexander's new job requires a wider perspective

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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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