Don't tell Keith Peterson that Wisconsin manufacturers can't compete in the global market. Peterson, president and CEO of Humane Manufacturing in Baraboo, has increased sales 250 percent since buying the company in 1997....
In recent coaching sessions and Selling ExtraNet group meetings, I have been asking clients to share successes, as part of a goal to get people focused on positive outcomes. ... > Full text
The terrorist attack in Mumbai, India, last November sent a jolting wake-up call to frequent business travelers. The siege that killed almost 200, including a Chicago-based sales executive from Madison's TomoTherapy Inc., was highly organized and targeted to maximize visibility and impact. Some call it India's September 11.
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How far has online video come? Consider the Presidential elections of 2004 and 2008. The 2008 primary debates were sponsored by YouTube, which didn't even exist in 2004.... > Full text
State utility regulators made clear their decision to reject a proposed power plant in Cassville was not based solely on the fact it would generate the majority of its power from coal. But they also seemed to have as many questions about coal's future as anyone else.
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UW-Madison's leadership in stem-cell research has the potential not only to produce revolutionary medical treatments but also to create jobs and income for the Madison region. ... > Full text
The more involved you become with social networking, the more effective you become at capturing the interest and involvement of customers, vendors and potential recruits -- especially those in the increasingly important Gen X and Gen Y demographics....
