Commentary

Put your small business retirement plan to work

If you own a small business, you’ve got a lot on your...

Wall Street Journal op-ed: Wisconsin GOP Suicide Watch

Donald Trump’s delusions about the 2020 election are the gift that keeps...

Company ‘speed dates’ will match major firms, emerging businesses

If you’ve ever gone on a “speed date,” and even if you...

Starting or expanding a business? These local resources can help

Starting or expanding a business can feel overwhelming. The following standard items...

Burst of Wisconsin early-stage financing in 2021 has many roots

There’s no single reason why early-stage financing in Wisconsin soared to new...

Failing, done well, is a kick-tail winning strategy for your team

How often have you heard the statement that “failure is not an...

Just following up: Updates on a few recent columns

Some updates on past missives: Several columns of late have highlighted cybersecurity challenges...

3 ways to cultivate an effective multibrand strategy

Think about a brand — maybe a big corporation — that has...

Southeast Wisconsin remains fertile ground for tech business expansion

Intel’s decision to build two semiconductor factories northeast of Columbus, Ohio, was...

Succession food fights: How to have your cake and eat it too

Have you watched the show Succession? It’s the show on HBO about...