Few are surprised to learn that Madison and Milwaukee are hubs for tech-based innovation involving young companies. What may be surprising to some people is the extent to which young companies are springing up in places outside the state’s largest urban centers. Two statewide events illustrate the point.
With all that has happened since early last year, the need to pivot, to sell new ways of doing business, and to survive and thrive has never been greater.
When I got to town in the ’70s, the larger-than-life characters downtown included the ethnic restaurateurs — the Gargano brothers (Italian cuisine), Gus Paras (Greek), Nate Balkin (Jewish deli), and Suey Wong (Chinese). You always got the sense that their roots weren’t too far away from the boat that brought them or their parents to the U.S.
We all have stressful times in our lives when it seems like we have more to do than we can possibly get done. Over time, I have found some techniques that help me deal with these situations.
Leading up to the news of a proposed $100-million state investment in a venture capital fund, the Wisconsin Technology Council informally surveyed a small group of early-stage investors about the “demand” side of the equation.
Funny story: My dad told me I could study anything except business. Now, I’m a banker. Believe it or not, I agree with his reasoning. At the core of his argument was the idea of educational diversity.
As 2021 unfolds, it’s time to draw some conclusions about how the state has performed over time — and what that means for a future temporarily sidetracked by COVID-19.
Vault.com reports that 58% of adults have engaged in a workplace romance. On one hand, this statistic doesn’t shock me in the least as work is where we spend the majority of our waking hours. On the other hand, it presents an HR landmine for everyone involved — and I mean everyone.
“Go Toward the Heat” trumpeted the Feb. 2 headline in the New York Times business section, which led into a story about Miami, Florida’s success in luring tech companies and investment firms migrating from New York’s Wall Street and California’s Silicon Valley.
Madison College President Dr. Jack E. Daniels III recently answered questions on MadisonCollege.edu about the significance of Black History Month and discussed the ways Madison College is working to improve equity and inclusion for Black students.
If you’re a business owner wondering if you can require employees to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, the answer is a qualified “yes.”
Accountants and CPAs are often ranked as a business owner’s most trusted advisor — over their attorney, banker, and yes, even spouse. Yet there is a common misconception among business owners about their accountant and what he or she “does” for them.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently released more information regarding the second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, as the application process opened Monday, Jan. 11 under the $284 billion program authorized by the $900 billion stimulus relief bill signed on Dec. 27, 2020.
From tortuous rents to government over-reach, from wildfires to poor public transit, and from chronic homelessness to high taxes with little to show for it, California has become a place some companies want to put in the rearview mirrors of their moving vans.
Sound goal setting always starts out with an almost magnetic vision of what the future should look like. When I say magnetic, that future vision should be powerful enough to pull you in its direction, in spite of whatever obstacles present themselves.
When Gov. Tony Evers declared 2021 to be the “Year of Broadband Access” in Wisconsin, that line in his annual State of the State speech likely resonated with people statewide, especially those living and working in rural Wisconsin.
As co-host of State Bank of Cross Plains’ new podcast, Wealthways, I get to talk to a lot of professionals about building wealth. One of the questions we ask every guest is, “What does wealth mean to you?”
Did 2020 leave you wondering whether you were coming or going? If so, you aren’t alone.
What do these companies have in common? Pinterest, Uber, Dropbox, Slack, WhatsApp, Airbnb, Square, Stripe, Google, and PayPal. (Hint: It’s more than just tech.) The first eight companies on the list were born during the Great Recession of the late 2000s and the latter two during the DotCom bust nearly a decade earlier.
With the continuous advances in technology, it’s easier than ever for businesses to get work done remotely. Since so many organizations have spent time working in a remote environment due to COVID-19, we’ve quickly learned what works for this unique situation and which areas need improvement.
