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Steve Jagler, former BizTimes Milwaukee editor.
State contractors can do bidding online
State contractors can do bidding online By Charles Rathmann, SBT Reporter A cooperative initiative by the two largest construction associations in the state will...
Verbal attacks on Arabs, Muslims heighten need for language policy
Carl Jaskolski is out to clean up the dirtiest kinds of speech in the workplace. Vulgarity -- not the occasional "hell" or "damn" --...
Miller to lead law firm Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek
Mark A. Miller has been appointed to the newly created, full-time position of chief executive officer at the Milwaukee-based law firm Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek....
Diving in
Insurance pool slammed by insurers; backers say it would help small firms A proposal in the biennial state budget that would create a health...
Licensing change – Software Assurance plan
Microsoft moves to subscription-based upgrades in 'Software Assurance' plan In an apparent effort to beef up stagnant revenues in its software licensing division, Microsoft...
State bill aims to exempt convictions from labor law
Two state lawmakers want to grant employers an extra safeguard when it comes to hiring and firing decisions. State representatives Carol Kelso of Green...
IBA board opposes Aurora’s proposed hospital
The Independent Business Association of Wisconsin's board of directors is taking a stand against Aurora Health Care's proposed hospital in the Town of Summit...
Preparation is key to staging the perfect business meeting
Companies conducting meetings to promote their products or services can benefit from an organized, successful business meeting. However, a poorly organized meeting can damage...
New businesses & products
New businesses & products Kolb, Lauwasser & Co., a West Allis-based CPA and business advisory firm, has added virtual technology services to its offerings....
Sales: Here’s what Dennis should have said
In our last column, we described a customer advocate mindset as a way of thinking characterized by a sense of subservience to the customer....
Variable response
Question: From a sales perspective, is there a difference between how you respond to objections and variables in a negotiation?Answer: Most definitely. First,...
Know your partners
When partners are at odds about the best path for their company to follow, calling upon an outside advisor for assistance makes a lot...