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

Consultants can be highly effective, but do your homework before you make the hire....

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SOLUTIONS

Who will run the company if the CEO dies unexpectedly?

The untimely death of Ken Hendricks, CEO of ABC Supply, in December of 2007 was both a shock to the system and a wake-up call. How many businesses have a plan in place to address a situation like this?... > Full text

How to hire (or fire) an employee

EXPERTISE

Set policy now on union use of company's e-mail system

Make client's decision easy

Wake up and smell the coffee

Make pitch for promotion based on firm's needs

It can be lonely at the top for the CEO

POLITICS

Permanent repeal of Wisconsin's estate tax remains uncertain

Expect Wisconsin to follow Washington's lead when it comes to the future of the estate tax.... > Full text

VIEWS

Retreats help the mind and body

In my world, retreats are the necessary balm for a balanced life.... > Full text

New brewpub law benefits brewers, beer enthusiasts

TECH

Use caution when storing your data

Not all CDs are created equal.... > Full text

Take bold steps now to help businesses grow

How to spearhead an online ad campaign

GOOD WORKS

Finding the right road

FOCUS

OSHA reaches out with new education center

Occupational health, safety instructors will travel throughout Wisconsin... > Full text

TRAVEL

It's all about lifestyles

One of the fascinating aspects of the travel industry is that it is always - and I do mean ALWAYS - changing.... > Full text

REAL ESTATE

Good light means good work

From the Qintai Theatre in Wuhan, China, to the lighting for Deal or No Deal in South Africa, Electronic Theatre Controls understands the connection between great lighting and dramatic success.... > Full text

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Football competitors became partners at Athletic Republic

FAMILY BUSINESS

Experience helped couple create their own office supply business

When Gary Molz stepped away from the helm of his family's office products business to start the EZ Office Products company with his wife, Rose, he had no qualms about giving her the top job.... > Full text