Federal stimulus money on the way

Officials in the Capital Region are busy setting priorities for the area's share of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act....

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EXPERTISE

In this job market, you may have to create your own career

Here's how one person in Madison did that. Meet Kevin Price, the founder and chief investment officer of Interlake Capital Management. Kevin moved here three years ago, looking for a job in money management. When he didn't find one, he launched Interlake. ... > Full text

The difference between furlough, layoff and a reduction-in-force

UW-Madison home to researchers who deserve our support

It's critical for employers to understand new COBRA rules

Try not to show your frustration; employees are watching

In times like these, leadership skills are in the spotlight

Thinking about starting a Roth IRA? Now is the right time

Lessons learned from a frustrating sales experience

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ASSETS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Region poised to become national leader in health, wellness

The Madison Region has a unique blend of both big urban and rural community hospitals and clinics.... > Full text

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COMPANY PROFILE

Momentum building at Echometrix

Pull a muscle running a marathon? Hurt your shoulder pitching in a softball game? Feel a tingling in your hand after spending too much time on Facebook? Echometrix wants to help heal your wounds. ... > Full text

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TRAVEL

Old airplanes never die ... but they may end up at a 'boneyard'

In the U.S., the Mojave Air and Space Port in the desert north of Los Angeles is a major depository for the winged rejects because dry desert air is easier on the planes' metal frames and the hard-packed sand can support heavy loads. ... > Full text

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VIEWS

There's nothing 'free' about the Employee Free Choice Act

The ironically named "Employee Free Choice Act" (EFCA) would deny American workers the opportunity to cast a ballot in an election to determine whether they want organized union representation in their workplace. ... > Full text

Consumers hold the key to restarting the economy game

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TECH

Wisconsin has moved solidly into the age of entrepreneurism

At a time when most of the economic news is bad, occasional rays of light break through the gloom when a start-up company launches a successful product, lands a big investment or grows seemingly overnight. That is happening in Wisconsin.... > Full text

You've discovered SMM -- here's how to use to build your brand

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FAMILY BUSINESS

Family values a key part of Culver's restaurant chain

Culver's restaurants have mom-and-pop roots, a concept that now extends to most of the 400 some locations established in 17 states through the Culver Franchising System. ... > Full text

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POLITICS

Some companies want to 'tweak' new combined reporting law

Democrats, in charge of both houses of the Legislature for the first time in 14 years, pushed through the change in how Wisconsin calculates corporate taxes on multistate companies early this year. ... > Full text

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REAL ESTATE

An elegant, effective solution

The floor plan is simple because BT2 was clear in its thinking. A key goal for both the business and the building was to promote as much cooperation as possible among the entire staff. ... > Full text

Closer Look: Globe University, 1345 Deming Way, Middleton

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GOOD WORKS

If you can swing it, 'Share Lunch Money' for a good cause

Organizations that feed the hungry are working double-time these days to keep food pantry shelves stocked as demand for their services increases.... > Full text

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DOWNTIME

Book review: Tell customers about your 'free prize'

During "tough times," entrepreneurs explore new marketing strategies, many of which come back to the basics: customer service, and giving clients that something extra. ... > 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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