Small Biz MKE
Advisor’s Desk
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As Small Business Milwaukee has grown from a marketing and social media platform into a resource hub, our network of professionals has expanded alongside it. Through these connections, we’ve met experts who share our mission of empowering small businesses. Their insights, experience, and dedication help business owners navigate challenges and seize new opportunities.
To bring their expertise directly to you, we created in November of 2024 the Small Business Milwaukee Advisor’s Desk—a platform featuring expert-driven articles designed to inform, inspire, and support your business journey. Each month, our advisors share valuable perspectives on finance, marketing, operations, and more, helping you make informed decisions and stay ahead in a competitive landscape.
Stay tuned for new insights each month, and take advantage of the collective wisdom that can help shape the future of your business.
Where Paintbrushes Meet Business Strategy: The Art of Building a Fluid Brand
When artist, educator, and entrepreneur Paula Keene talks about running a business, she doesn’t reach for a spreadsheet—she reaches for a paintbrush. “When I’m painting on a canvas,” she explains, “I start with a plan, but once I begin layering color, the composition...
Why Q4 Is the Best Time to Reassess Your Financing, Investments, and Real Estate Strategy
A Short Year-End Planning Guide for Small Business Owners in Southeast WisconsinBy John Anderson Realtor®, John Anderson Realty In Partnership with Lannon Stone Realty As the leaves fall and our year-end season approaches, many small business owners across Southeast...
What Happens If…? The Real Impact of Life Insurance on Families and Businesses
When most people hear “life insurance,” they think family protection. And they’re right—but that’s only half the story. For business owners, life insurance is also a practical tool for continuity, choice, and calm in the middle of chaos. As an advisor, a business...
Start Small, Think Big: Lessons In Marketing From the Classroom To the Real World
Start Small, Think Big: Lessons in Marketing from the Classroom to the Real World A couple decades ago, before “business” and “art” began to share the same space, I, a new art teacher, worked with the high school’s business department to create a brand-new course. It...
Cybersecurity: Protecting the Assets That Make Your Business Work
Part 1. An Overview Cybersecurity needs to be a strategic aspect of your business. What are the important assets of your business? Well, certainly your plan and vision for the service or products. If you have a retail operation, then add in your physical presence and...
Beyond the Pitch: Building Real Connections in B2B Networking
It started with a Panera Bread Sandwich. No, really. Dave was halfway through his club sandwich when Bob, a self-proclaimed “Know it All,” showed up late by 15 minutes and sat down and launched into a 45-minute presentation—complete with laminated brochures, a laptop...
The Art of Pivoting: When Plans Change and Creativity Steps In
IntroIn business, pivoting means making a strategic shift to adjust your business model, offerings, or operations in response to changing circumstances. It’s a necessary part of staying relevant and competitive in today’s fast-paced world. For many small business...
Building a Strong Relationship With Your Small Business Banker
Given a list of suggested topics for this month’s Advisors Desk, I chose the one that immediately triggered a personal response—How to Build a Strong Relationship with Your Business Banker. People who know me, professionally or personally, could tell you why. They...
Rethinking Your Small Business: A Roadmap to Resilience
Welcome to the first of a six-part series designed to help entrepreneurs evaluate their small businesses. It's written by William M. Hand, President of PC Assistants, Inc., in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Part I – Gauging Performance Be prepared. You will certainly...
Creativity Meets Commerce
Creativity—the artistic expression found in galleries, books, stage, screen, and concert halls—is also on display in every small business. In commerce, creativity can include brushstrokes and melodies, but it also applies to ideas—those visionary sparks that develop...
Paula Keene
Advisor
Artist. Educator. Entrepreneur. Designer. Decorator. I’ve been a practicing artist for almost 4 decades, an advertising and marketing professional supporting small businesses for over 3 decades, and a very proud public high school art teacher for over 2 decades. I have firsthand knowledge in running my own successful businesses and enjoy teaching classes and hosting paint parties in my private studio.
Invite me, Paula Keene with Creative Synergy, to your next meeting or gathering. Let’s start a conversation. Call me at (262) 443-1665 or email me at [email protected].
John Anderson
Advisor
John Anderson brings over three decades of experience in commercial, mortgage, and personal banking to his career in real estate. Throughout his financial career, he built a trusted reputation for helping clients make sound decisions, manage their resources wisely, and reach long-term goals with confidence and integrity.
Now a proud Realtor® with Lannon Stone Realty, John combines his deep financial insight with a passion for helping people buy or sell their homes with confidence. His brand, John Anderson Realty, represents his commitment to clarity, trust, and personal service—guiding clients through each step of the real estate process with professionalism and care.
As part of Lannon Stone Realty’s 130+ agent network, John works alongside a talented team of Wisconsin-based professionals who share his dedication to client success. Whether working with first-time homebuyers, seasoned investors, or homeowners preparing to sell, John’s approach is grounded in knowledge, communication, and genuine partnership.
When he’s not serving clients, John enjoys spending time with his four grandchildren, walking, biking, and being active in his church and community. His philosophy is simple: “Success comes from listening first, then leading with purpose.”
John Anderson Realty | Lannon Stone Realty
JohnAnderson.Realty@outlook.
262-327-0766
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Daniel Stich
Advisor
Dan works with clients to define their financial security goals and design strategies to help turn those goals into reality. His practice focuses on educating small business owners and their employees, medical professionals, and those approaching retirement on the fundamentals of personal finance and comprehensive retirement planning. Dan and his team “stress test” each plan to ensure it aligns with future needs and provide insurance solutions in the areas of life, disability, long-term care, and succession planning.
With nearly 15 years of experience on the business side of healthcare, Dan brings a deep understanding of the unique financial challenges medical professionals face. His background also includes expertise in insurance reimbursement and practice management, allowing him to offer clients a holistic approach to both their personal and professional financial strategies.
Connect with Dan on LinkedIn.
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