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Business lessons I learned at my mother’s knee

My mother was a great businesswoman. She made it clear to me...

The POWER of the handwritten appreciation note

“Give honest, sincere appreciation.” — Dale Carnegie Early in my sales career with...

6 of the worst trade show marketing mistakes to avoid

Trade shows and conferences are a still a key strategy in most...

Keeping H-1B immigrants at home will help Wisconsin’s labor crunch

The hurried deployment of National Guard troops to America’s southern border is...

Responsible investing principles support goals-based planning

April 22 is traditionally set aside to honor Earth Day. First formally...

How to get your audience’s attention during training — and keep it

If you lose your employees’ attention during the first few minutes of...

6 questions to ask consultants before hiring them

Imagine that your company has decided to launch a new product line...

At Wisconsin’s oldest tech college, new task taking shape: Working with Foxconn

In southeast Wisconsin these days, jokes Bryan Albrecht, “orange is the new...

Two truths and a lie: Business valuation edition

“Two truths and a lie” is a game where someone tells three...

Yes, you can be active at work!

You’re already aware of the importance of physical activity. You are going...