January 15, 2015

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Sales guru Chuck West: Salespeople should take a cue from Harley-Davidson

When it comes to overcoming price objections, it's all about teaching customers how to compare costs.

Business Report

> WSJ: RadioShack near bankruptcy

> Democratic Party head Mike Tate to step down

> Home sales see end-of-year jump

> Meriter, UW expand partnership

Lakeside Ambiance in Downtown Madison

For your next meeting, conference or convention, strike the perfect balance between flowing energy and laser focus. Stunning Frank Lloyd Wright design inspires fresh thinking, while concierge-caliber service frees you from distracting details. Discover that space between dialed up and dialed in. Experience Monona Terrace.

Blogs

Bring It! A conservative blog by David Blaska

In progressive Madison, perpetrators are victims, police are enemies

Van Lines A business blog by Joe Vanden Plas

The undeniable power of the emerging workforce

Open Mic A guest blog by Kimberly Hazen

On a shoestring budget? Consider co-marketing

Leader to Leader By Terry Siebert

Will your business grow or stagnate
in 2015?

Open Mic A guest blog by Robert Haworth

Economic update: Still waiting for job growth to translate to wage growth

Celebrate With the Executive of the Year Winners!

Raise a glass to this year's winners! Save the date for an awards presentation and cocktail reception to honor the winners of the second annual Executive of the Year Awards. The event will take place on Feb. 11 at the Overture Center for the Arts.

Register today!

IB Poll

What do you think of Gov. Walker's lack of enthusiasm for right-to-work legislation?

A. It's too bad. Right-to-work would help Wisconsin's economy.

B. It's understandable. We have more pressing priorities.

To cast your vote, click here and then scroll down to the IB Poll on the right-hand side of the page.

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Results from last week's poll question:

What do you think of the recent drop in gas prices?

It's great for the economy. Full speed ahead.
62%

Let's tap the brakes. We still need to find alternatives to fossil fuels.
38%