Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Stress is everywhere in the workplace. We all know that sleep, nutrition, and exercise play a role in stress reduction. But what else helps? Certainly not watching replacement refs make calls at the end of a Packer game.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2013 Wisconsin Small Business Administration (SBA) Business Awards.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2013 Wisconsin Small Business Administration (SBA) Business Awards.

Gov. Scott Walker will host the second annual Governor’s Small Business Summit on Thursday, Nov. 8, at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse.

It’s safe to say Wisconsin has a mixed record when it comes to slogans and brands.

I often ponder what to write about. Thank you to the, “I expect respect first,” guy.

H ave you ever come across a solution to a problem that was so simple you almost rejected the solution out of hand because it was just too simple? "Surely there's more to it than just that," you reasoned!

What is your company's vision statement? Can you recite it at a moment's notice? Does it inspire you?

Credibility is the currency most people want. Like dollars in the bank, credibility can be spent in the company store. When you need to get buy-in on a new idea, others are more willing to get behind it. When a new position is available, your name can be advanced as a candidate others can safely support. If you disagree with a decision made by senior management, they are more willing to listen to your argument.

Believe it or not, 2012 will soon be coming to a close and the new year provides business owners with an opportunity to take a fresh look at their company retirement plans.