Business-report
Health care reform: What does it mean to me?
Business owners and managers are busy learning about the health care reform bill signed into law by President Barack Obama in late March, and what it means to them.
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Darrell Ehrlick: Reform might be case of history repeating
It has been said the best indicator of the future is the past. Maybe that's why history repeats itself so often.
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Advice: Pay attention to world - and reassess regularly
It's simple: The No. 1 piece of strategic financial advice for local businesses is to re-evaluate strategies.
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Small businesses say it's worth it despite schedule challenges
Gary Harter, owner of Harter's Quick Clean-Up in La Crosse, doesn't typically drive garbage trucks for the company.
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Executive Q&A with Paul Borsheim: Borton has established its niche
Paul Borsheim, president of Borton Construction Inc. in La Crosse, says his company has established its niche in the area as a builder of commercial, institutional and industrial projects. He also is one of the owners of the Three Rivers Plaza retail, office and condominium development, w…
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Increase sales through integrated online marketing
Is one of your goals to increase the number of people visiting your website? Or maybe to increase your online sales?
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Saving through energy efficiency
Gundersen Lutheran CEO Dr. Jeff Thompson realized he had a problem in the center's $5 million annual power bill that was growing by $350,000 a year.
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Floorcrafters owners learned the business working with father
Everybody works at Floorcrafters, in-cluding the owners.
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Understanding the ABCs of HSAs
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have gathered more interest over the past few years, especially as insurance premiums have increased and employers have chosen plans with higher deductibles, making HSAs a more popular choice in bridging the coverage gap.
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Dress codes help businesses navigate sensitive personnel issues
A corporate dress code can help assure safety for manufacturers and many other types of businesses.
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Chris Hardie: We can all be leaders if we're just willing to take the risk
What does it mean to be a leader? What are the issues and challenges facing our communities?
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Miller Felpax CEO Steve Blue: He loves his town
Steve Blue has been president and CEO of Miller Felpax in Winona since October 1998. Miller Felpax designs and manufactures train, rail car and associated parts. It has about 45 employees and sells its products in more than 100 countries.
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Program helps meet demand for leaders
Five years ago, three area leaders decided to create a program that would help provide more community leaders in the area.
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HBC puts priority on community service
Jason Hewitt learned about more than just cable hook-ups when he started working at Hiawatha Broadband Communications in November. He learned about the importance of community service.
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Tips can help you maximize your e-mail marketing
E-mail: Admit it, you love it. It's convenient, cost-effective and delivers the message fast. But, is your business using it effectively?
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Ruda helps business leaders of tomorrow learn and grow
Mentoring comes naturally to Pat Ruda in both her professional and personal life.
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Legal matters: Protect your company with the correct structure
Business owners and managers who read this publication regularly have seen various articles in the past about the importance of choosing the right business structure. Whether for taxes, succession planning or investment reasons, the right structure can have a great effect on the long-term…
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June Business Calendar
June 7, 14, 21, 28: One-on-one free business counseling; every Monday; sessions available between 1 to 4 p.m.; La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce, 712 Main St., La Crosse; to register, call (608) 784-4880.
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MySpace at the office?
Local businesses consider whether to allow personal use of social networking sites on company time
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