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While the financial services industry remains tumultuous, Milwaukee-based Quest Continuing Education has continued to grow throughout the recession, taking market share away from its competitors in the compliance training industry for financial services professionals.

The high number of people unemployed doesn't mean that finding the right candidate for the job in your company will be easier. In fact, Sarah Peiker, director of recruiting solutions for Manpower Business Solutions, a division of Milwaukee-based Manpower Inc., says it might be even more difficult to fill that position.

In the aftermath of the Great Recession, the Wisconsin Technical College System has seen a sharp increase in enrollment at area colleges as workers seek additional skills to compete in the tough job market.

There are a lot of indicators out there signaling that the economy is on its way back to solid ground. We know corporate profits are a bit healthier, people are again consuming with confidence, and we have opportunities now and then to celebrate a rally in the stock market.

You are always branding yourself. Everything you do and say as well as how you engage with others creates an impression and that impression, reinforced over time, becomes your personal brand (PB).

You've got a customer. In fact, it's a very profitable, long-standing customer that pays its bills and is just generally great to work with.

Vistage / TEC member Carol Coughlin has developed a set of tips for business owners who are positioning...

During our careers, we have been coached and have served as a coach. We also have been mentored by someone in our organization, by a friend or fellow executive.

Question: "I wonder if you could write about workforce diversity. How can people from different backgrounds work well together?"...

Many businesses are leaner than ever, yet highly effective management is required to compete in today's world. It is imperative that effective management and management practices are consistent throughout your organization.