Small gestures go a long way

Now is not the time to skimp on employee appreciation, but it doesn't have to cost your company an arm and a leg....

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: EXPERTISE : : TECHNOLOGY : : TRAVEL : : GOOD WORKS : : POLITICS : : VIEWS : : FOCUS : : DOWNTIME : : REAL ESTATE : : FAMILY BUSINESS : : EXECUTIVE PROFILE :

Rules for employee appreciation differ in public sector

Showing employee appreciation in the public sector can be particularly challenging since monetary rewards may not be at management's discretion. ... > Full text

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EXPERTISE

Ten compensation mistakes and how to avoid them

Most compensation programs have the same basic objectives: to attract, retain and motivate the best employees. But whether the elements become an effective system that supports your organization's goals or contribute to attrition and poor morale depends upon paying attention to fundamentals.... > Full text

A primer on communications, and the importance of 'you'

Business owners must take steps to guard against ID theft

Meet someone who survived a career near-death experience

When solving problems, first choose the correct scope

When growing your business, don't rely on one big client

Looking for new business requires little risk, possible high reward

It's party season; time to review state statutes on liability

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TECHNOLOGY

In tough times, investing in technology is smart use of money

The global economic downturn is forcing many companies to tighten their budgets. As a result, some executives take a negative view toward investing in their information technology infrastructure.... > Full text

Web sites must be designed for users and search engines

Investors finally notice potential of stem-cell research

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TRAVEL

Turbulence ahead in world of business travel

Guessing at the landscape of 2009 business travel is roughly akin to landing at San Francisco International Airport in a dense fog.... > Full text

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GOOD WORKS

Helping friends in need

VES staff volunteer their cats and dogs to donate blood for sick pets.... > Full text

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POLITICS

Democrats take control; first task is solving budget deficit

Now that Democrats control both houses of the Legislature and the governor's office for the time since 1986, the question is, what do they plan to do with their new majority?... > Full text

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VIEWS

Help the economy -- keep outsourcing in the U.S.

As our economy evolves into a more global and competitive marketplace, outsourcing is becoming more of a reality than an option.... > Full text

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FOCUS

Air travel -- your way

Alternatives to commercial flight have some distinct advantages.... > Full text

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DOWNTIME

I'll hit the highlights of this book and save you some time

These 236 pages are overloaded with stories of great customer service from businesses. Interesting? Yes. Helpful? Not really.... > Full text

Now is a good time to treat your mind, body to a massage

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REAL ESTATE

The lease vs. own decision

TASC CEO calls buildings near the airport 'absolutely critical to our success'... > Full text

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FAMILY BUSINESS

The beauty of Down Home Cookin'

Prime location, tasty menu and old-fashioned hard work make Kipp's a success.... > Full text

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EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Matrix Product Development finds its niche in wireless and RFID

'There are so many applications for RFID in asset tracking, people tracking, laptop tracking, etc., at hospitals and small businesses and you name it. There's a lot of opportunity for growth.' ... > Full text

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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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