Diversification is a fundamental tenet of investing, in other words, you shouldn’t put all of your eggs in one basket, or dollars into one investment.
Read MoreSmall businesses are central in central Wisconsin and the entrepreneurial spirit is strong. The Portage County Business Council is putting a special emphasis on shopping local and supporting small business. PCBC supports businesses of any size but recognizes that small, local businesses need an extra boost.
Read MoreBuilding a business is a lot like raising a child. You become emotionally attached to what you’ve created and nurtured over years of endless investment of yourself and your assets. It can be difficult to envision transferring your business to someone else, just like it can be difficult to imagine your baby all grown up and completely independent of you.
Read MoreGive Shane a big welcome! That's right, this fall we have two UW-Stevens Point interns joining us at Portage County Business Council. We were lucky to have Shane join us this September and he will be here until the end of his final semester in December.
Read MoreGive a big welcome to Thomas! That's right, this fall we have two UW-Stevens Point interns joining us at Portage County Business Council. We were lucky to have Thomas start this September and he will be with us until the end of the semester.
Read MoreThe world's largest trivia contest will be an “Experiment In Trivia” this year. Hosted by WWSP-90FM, the student-run UW-Stevens Point radio station will offer a new online format Oct. 23-25.
Read MoreWe build strong individuals, families and communities through our contribution to others. You can leave both your mark through volunteering and giving as well as your legacy by remembering organizations in your final wishes and plans.
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Read MoreOn an ongoing basis, your estate plan should include creative thinking, including updating your beneficiaries. Over time we can think creatively as to how we want our assets to distribute upon our expiration date. It does not just need to be during significant life changing events such as a marriage, birth, death or divorce but also as our lives transform.
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