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  • Just the Facts

    • January 16, 2020
    • Posted by: Mary Vanden Avond
    • Category: John Foster, Mike Van
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  • Largest Truckload Carrier files Bankruptcy in United States History

    • January 16, 2020
    • Posted by: Mary Vanden Avond
    • Category: Mike Van
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  • Selling a Business?

    • August 29, 2019
    • Posted by: Mary Vanden Avond
    • Category: Creative Business Services Posts, John Foster
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  • Factor for a Successful Closing

    • July 24, 2019
    • Posted by: Sasa
    • Category: Creative Business Services Posts
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      On John Foster’s radio program he discusses important factors to consider leading up the a successful business closing!  Listen to: Just the Facts  
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  • The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Brings Relief to the Nation’s Dairy Industry

    • June 4, 2019
    • Posted by: Sasa
    • Category: Bob Wolter's Cheese and Dairy Blog, Creative Business Services Posts
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    In May 2019, the United States announced an agreement with Canada and Mexico to remove all tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from those countries and for the removal of all tariffs on American goods including dairy products, bringing much needed relief to the US Dairy Industry. The Dairy Industry and CEO Tom Vilsack of
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  • Infographic: The Do’s and Don’ts of Constructive Criticism

    • May 28, 2019
    • Posted by: Sasa
    • Category: Creative Business Services Posts, Mike Van
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    I am sure we have all been through the uncomfortable job of giving and/or receiving constructive criticism. It might have been to an employee, supplier or a customer. As in most things in life constructive criticism is a two way street and requires adult behavior from the person giving the criticism and the person receiving
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  • 2019 Midwest Staffing Conference

    • May 24, 2019
    • Posted by: Sasa
    • Category: Bob Wolter’s Staffing and Human Resources Blog, Creative Business Services Posts
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    On May 22nd & 23rd I attended the Midwest Staffing Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois at the Hyatt near the Woodfield Mall. In attendance were executives, staff and vendors to the staffing industry primarily from Illinois & Wisconsin, with a smattering of members from Iowa, Missouri, and Indiana. Having specialized in the staffing industry for ten
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  • Is this the year to become your own boss?

    • May 20, 2019
    • Posted by: Sasa
    • Category: Creative Business Services Posts, Josh Phillips
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    Last year, the financials of small businesses for sale reached record highs.  This enabled business sellers to ask for - and get - more money for their businesses than ever before. High prices may sound like a deterrent to those hoping to buy a business. However, it’s actually a win-win, according to the article, “Make
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  • Questions Business Owners Ask Me and the Answers I Give Them

    • May 13, 2019
    • Posted by: Sasa
    • Category: Creative Business Services Posts, Mike Van
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    As a Business Intermediary, these questions and answers within this article hit home for any perspective business owner thinking about selling in the short or long term timeframe. Here are some key points that I have used continuously throughout my career with my clients. I find that LISTENING, UNDERSTANDING AND EDCUCATION my clients goes a
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  • Opportunity Zones: the new frontier of economic development

    • May 9, 2019
    • Posted by: Sasa
    • Category: Creative Business Services Posts, Josh Phillips
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    The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017 introduced Opportunity Zones. Simply put, Opportunity Zones open up a pathway for private investors to put money into economically-challenged communities through a variety of tax benefits for the capital invested and gained, conditional on meeting certain requirements. Opportunity Zones have caught the attention of mayors, economic development
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  • What value does a business broker bring to the table?

    • May 1, 2019
    • Posted by: Sasa
    • Category: Creative Business Services Posts, John Foster
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    What value does a business broker bring to the table? John Foster discusses this and other topics on his weekly radio show Just The Facts.
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  • Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wisconsin – 2019 US Cheese Expo

    • April 29, 2019
    • Posted by: Sasa
    • Category: Bob Wolter's Cheese and Dairy Blog, Creative Business Services Posts
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    Creative Business Services/CBS-Global was represented by owner Michael Schwantes and M&A Advisor, Bob Wolter at the 2019 US Cheese Expo in Madison last week.  2019 is the third time we had a booth at the show and this year’s event was very well attended. We worked our booth on Wednesday and meet many Dairy individuals
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