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Survey says employers shift burden to employees
Businesses in southeastern Wisconsin increasingly are shifting the burden of rising health care insurance costs onto their employees, according...
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...
Careful critique
Question: We are in the construction industry and have a project manager who is well liked by his...
Convenient getaway
Previous generations of southeastern Wisconsin residents found the time to take long, extended vacations in the state's north woods...
Health Savings Accounts deserved governor’s signature
During this past legislative session, Wisconsin's legislature voted to approve the tax deductibility of Health Savings Accounts, otherwise known...
And now, the Kangaroo Diet
Kangaroo Brands Inc. is marketing a solution for consumers who jump from diet to diet, looking for the magic...
Going after the brass ring
A small-business owner has grown his company over two decades. After years of sweat and equity, it is now...
Bush administration should stop obstructing free trade of prescription drugs
Many small businesses in Wisconsin have been hit hard by rising health care costs, and one of the major...
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Employer health care plans face significant challenges
In recent years, Congress and the Internal Revenue Service have created a dizzying array of employer-sponsored health care arrangements....
The great crawl of China
I spent Independence Day this year climbing a preserved section of the Great Wall northwest of Beijing at Badaling....
Accounting for the next generation
The handing down of a limited liability partnership (LLP) from one generation of partners to the next is often...
Lead an inspired life
When I coach members of senior management teams, I often hear them ask, "How can I motivate people to...
