BizTimes Milwaukee

This week, in honor of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, I have interrupted our regular programming to give you an article by Matt Beyer, one of Wisconsin's native sons who is one of the legion of China's half-pats.

One day, about a year ago, when he showed up for work, Randall Crocker, the president and chief executive officer of Milwaukee-based law firm Von Briesen & Roper S.C., noticed that workers were preparing to put a large sign for one of his firm's competitors on top of the office building that they both occupy.

Small-business owners and managers often can benefit from advice from industry experts with many years of experience. The southeastern Wisconsin chapter of the Service Core of Retired Executives (SCORE) can provide that resource.

Milwaukee-area businesses are largely pessimistic toward fourth quarter business activity levels, according to the latest business outlook survey conducted by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC).

While the politicians in Washington fight over how to reform health care, individuals and business owners are dealing with ever-escalating medical costs. Employers continue to look for ways to reduce their cost of medical insurance while still providing medical benefits to their employees.

Many industrial and household products rely on ball bearings –from sliding patio doors and windows to conveyor systems used in manufacturing to office furniture.

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