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Fiserv partners with iovation for online security

Brookfield-based financial technology provider Fiserv Inc. has partnered with Portland, Ore.-based iovation to address internet fraud prevention.

Personnel File

Accounting


Vrakas/Blum, S.C., based in Brookfield, has promoted James Broughton and Scott Syrjala to managers within the firm's tax department. Broughton will focus on tax planning and compliance for closely-held businesses, and Syrjala will focus on providing tax planning, compliance and research support to clients in manufacturing, service, construction and retail. Syrjala also serves as co-manager of the firm's personal property tax group and will help develop and train new department staff members.

Take a trip: Journeys abroad teach us about opportunities and threats

As businesspeople, we need to know the potential impact of our world's variations in currency values, emerging markets, international politics and shrinking margins.

Take these steps to seize new opportunities

The sole purpose of a business is to grow. This can take on many dimensions – acquisitions, grabbing more market share, or new product or service, just to name a few. Many people get stuck and never grow because they think, “This is how we have always done it!” Or, when they want to grow and make changes, they do not understand the steps needed for a smart calculated risk.

Pursue your own dream

University of California-Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner and his team conducted a study on awe. They had a group of people complete 20 sentences beginning with “I am...”

Avoid the pitfalls of failed leaders

Question:


"I wonder if you can address the topic of leadership flaws. What are some common mistakes or traps that leaders fall into? I'm the HR manager at my company, and we're exploring the idea of offering some focused leadership development but want to be sure we address the right things. Any suggestions?"

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Magnuson to be next CEO of Lad Lake

Dousman-based Lad Lake Inc., the largest licensed nonprofit residential care organization for boys and girls in the state, announced today it has hired Dan Magnuson to be its new chief executive officer.

Why did you lose the sale? Really?

Seventy four percent of salespeople complain about losing a sale because their price was too high. And 74 percent of them are wrong.

Kopper is Kenosha County Entrepreneur of the Year

Michael Kopper


Title: Founder and CEO


Company: Centrisys Corp.


Industry: Centrifuge manufacturing


Address: 9586 58th Place, Kenosha

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