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The Most Common HR Mistakes Small Business Owners Make (And How to Avoid Them)
by Jessica Donahue As a small business owner, you're used to juggling sales, marketing, and customer service without much help. That leaves little time for HR, even though it's just as important to get right and just as costly to get wrong. Here are the mistakes I see...
Dream Big, Deliver Bigger: How to Create an Event with Intention
by Sara Deacon Events can be incredible opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses. A great event or conference brings your ideal clients together and primes them to invest enthusiastically in your products and services. It cultivates...
Matari Coffee Co. Brings a Taste of Yemen to Greenfield
~ Kimberly Hand, Small Business MilwaukeeCome for the coffee. But don’t be surprised if the surroundings—and the dessert case—get your attention first. Tracy had been waiting to show me Matari Coffee Co. We had decided to take our weekly Small Business Milwaukee...
What Makes You Lose Customers and What You Can Do To Keep Them
By John Anderson Seven everyday communication mistakes that may be quietly undermining your customer relationships. A Missed Appointment Changed the Deal Recently, I was scheduled to meet with someone about a potential business deal. The meeting time arrived, and the...
Small Business, Becher Street Style
~ Kimberly Hand, Small Business Milwaukee Destination: The Bake SaleI headed to Becher Street in West Allis with one stop in mind: a neighborhood bakery and coffee shop I had heard about—particularly for its Sunday tradition known as Hot Ham Sundays. While I came for...
Divorce Tech Untangling: What Happens to Your Shared Digital Life?
~ by Kimberly Hand Following my husband, Bill’s, passing, I found myself faced with sorting through the computers, networking equipment, and other technology he left behind. It has been a daunting task, and Dave Rebro, founder of DR Consulting Services, has been...
The Knock That Reminded Me Why We Do This
by Kimberly HandYesterday morning, the temperature in Brookfield was climbing into the upper 90s. The humidity was oppressive. Air quality warnings were in effect because of wildfire smoke. Around 10:00 a.m., there was a knock at my door. It was the technician from...
The Spark Effect: How One Conversation Leads to Another
by Paula KeeneI think opportunities exist everywhere and many begin with a spark—a simple conversation, a genuine question, or noticing something unique. Whether I'm starting a new business, launching a creative project, moving to a new community, or meeting someone...
Old Falls Village Park to Host Third Annual Vietnam War Living History Reenactment
Old Falls Village Park in Menomonee Falls will host its Third Annual 1960s Era and Vietnam War Living History Reenactment August 1–2, 2026, offering visitors an immersive weekend of history, remembrance, and family-friendly activities. The event will feature authentic...
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