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Balancing the financial needs of the family business

Jul 12, 2019 4:34 PM - During the life cycle of a family-owned business, there are many reasons to seek financing. From start up to retirement, each loan has a means to an end -- to provide income to the members of the family while maintaining the success of the business.
Handling employee complaints about coworker harassment: Just how effective is your prompt and effective corrective action?

Jun 19, 2019 2:16 PM - As an employer, when it comes to compliance with employment laws and regulations, you strive to do everything right. But as a recent case makes clear, an employer who does everything can still be found liable for allowing a hostile work environment to persist.
Embracing the total rewards concept

Jun 19, 2019 1:00 AM - Two recent MRA Hot Topic Surveys indicated that while competitive pay and employer-sponsored health insurance remain two of the most valued employee benefits,
The 2020 election and U.S. immigration

May 16, 2019 9:13 AM - There's little doubt that U.S. immigration policy will be a central theme of the 2020 Presidential election. While illegal immigration continues to grab headlines, it's the too often overlooked legal immigration system that also provides virtually unlimited opportunities for improvement.
Why I should consider a search fund when selling my business

May 16, 2019 1:00 AM - Small businesses are experiencing a period of unprecedented transition. Baby boomers make up more than 50% of today's business owners. Many are approaching retirement without a firm succession plan in place.
Harper College helps small businesses start and grow

May 15, 2019 1:00 AM - The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Harper College provides no-cost consulting and training for entrepreneurs and small businesses to help owners achieve marketing, financial and operational success.
Does cybersecurity matter for a family office?

Apr 22, 2019 2:00 PM - Data breaches are constantly in the news and most companies know they should be concerned about privacy and the security of their data. However, most family offices are not sure how to start addressing their concerns, or worse, don't view the family office as a target.
Everything you need to know about Blackhawk Bank

By Pam Cumpata
Apr 18, 2019 1:00 AM - Blackhawk Bank operates eight full-service banking centers and a dedicated commercial office, which are located in south central Wisconsin and north central Illinois from Elgin, Illinois, to Janesville, Wisconsin.
The stories of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

By Richard Glover
Apr 18, 2019 1:00 AM - There are too many myths and sensational stories and a lot of misunderstandings about what a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage. is, how it works and what it can do to improve most anybody's retirement. Here are some success stories.
Executive onboarding for success

Mar 15, 2019 3:03 PM - While executive training is a crucial part of continued leadership development, that training is best started at the very beginning with a strong executive onboarding program.

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