Cover Story
Create an experience
It’s hard to hire right now. Employees have leverage. Unemployment is low and the available workforce is shrinking. So, what can companies do to attract new talent? And what does it take to keep them once they start? Continue reading →
Letter From the Editor
A one-of-a-kind business journey
This November Kirk Hoaglund and his IT consulting company Clientek will celebrate its 30th anniversary. “We have offices in four countries; we have a couple hundred-ish people and we work with clients all over the world,” said the Renaissance man, a bass who sings opera, started 26 companies and counts his small-town roots as key […] Continue reading →
Back Page
DiLeo on branding: Less talk, more listening
Branding expert Kate DiLeo wrote a book about how branding agencies need to do less storytelling and more listening to better meet their clients’ needs. Continue reading →
Focus
Outsiders on board
The gig economy is expanding into C-suites as companies start using fractional executives to fill important roles in a part-time manner rather than bringing someone on at full-time costs Continue reading →
Business Builders
Attorney-client privilege: What you must know
We’ve all heard the term “attorney-client privilege,” but do you know what it actually means? Many businesses and individuals assume it protects all communications with their attorney – including emails, documents, advice and recommendations – but this is not always the case. Plus, recent changes to the law mean Minnesota businesses should be even more […] Continue reading →
Unraveling the mystery of organizational culture
Whatever measure you use, whether revenue, net income or living your mission, the buck stops with you when it comes to the overall success of your organization. Continue reading →
Adapting to the changing, competitive hiring landscape
With a mere 2.7 percent unemployment rate in the state of Minnesota — and 3.6 percent nationwide — finding the right talent is tougher than ever. Candidates can be as selective as they like when it comes to accepting employment offers. I’ve seen how this shift has affected employers and candidates alike. If your company […] Continue reading →
Catching up
Discover Strength discovered franchising for its next round of growth
When Luke Carlson spoke to Upsize in 2017 about Discover Strength, his strength training company was generating the highest revenue per square foot of any fitness concept in North America through its three Twin Cities-based locations. After surviving — perhaps even thriving — during the COVID-19 pandemic, at least as it compares with the average […] Continue reading →
