Commentary

Minimum wage increase could lower profits for some but help overall economy

Many industries use low-wage workers to keep costs down and bolster profit...

NFL’s arrogance an insult to fans

On my way into work on Friday, I was listening to ESPN...

What will happen to my digital assets if I die?

In today’s digital age, many individuals live at least a part of...

Business plan contest offers entrepreneurs a way to build

There may be as many ways to get a company up and...

One executive who conquered the Great Depression

From the pages of In Business magazine. About 12 years ago, I spent a...

7 predictions for ’14: Obamacare rises, Walker fades, and the economy cruises

From the pages of In Business magazine. First, a disclaimer: I am neither a...

How to use Twitter for advertising and promotion

Ever since its IPO in November, Twitter has been soaring, not only...

Make the most of networking events by asking the right questions

A local business friend recently asked me, “What’s your favorite way to...

How to follow through on New Year’s resolutions for your business

As 2013 draws to a close, we clear our desks, prepare to...

An unexpected holiday gift of time travel

Over the holidays, we shared a restaurant meal with my daughter and...