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My business fell down and it can’t get up! Disaster preparedness planning

By on January 13, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Ever heard the expression, "Hope for the best but prepare for the worst"? Blogger Laura Schmitz breaks down what you should include in your disaster preparedness plan.
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Is equity crowdfunding right for your business?

By on December 25, 2013 in Tips & Advice
Final approval of the Securities and Exchange Commissions crowdfuding rules are expected in 2014. Are you thinking about crowdfunding for your business? Blogger Delora Newton has some things you should consider before committing.
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Women as modern leaders

By on December 23, 2013 in Tips & Advice
We're going back to the future in this business blog. Twenty-two years ago Laura Schmitz gave a speech about female leaders. She believes what she said then is still relevant today. She shared the outline of her speech with us in this blog post. Read it and let us know what you think in the comments section.
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Look up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a cloud (cloud computing)!

By on December 9, 2013 in IT Risk and Security, Products
Laura Schmitz breaks down the benefits of cloud computing for your small business.
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Why now is the time to make the global leap

By on October 30, 2013 in Tips & Advice
Your business may be small but that shouldn't stop you from thinking big.
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Year end business review: The good, the bad and the oops! How’d that happen?

By on October 23, 2013 in Tips & Advice
The end of the year is quickly approaching. Are you ready for 2014?
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Your Brand – The entire sum of what you do!

By on August 15, 2013 in Tips & Advice
Large companies have a lot going for them when it comes to their brand. Their logo is instantly recognized, their products and packaging are familiar… more...
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Affordable Care Act (ACA) – 6 Key Small Business Facts

By on June 12, 2013 in Tips & Advice
Health care reform is here! It’s time to bite the bullet and understand what the ACA means to small business. This blog will highlight some… more...
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Adding a business partner is like getting married (part 2)

By on March 14, 2013 in Tips & Advice
Taking on a Business Partner (part 2) – guest blog from Laura Schmitz at the UW Milwaukee Small Business Development Center (Read part 1 now.)… more...
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