Janesville, Wisconsin - Town Square Introduction Janesville, Wisconsin, boasts a multifaceted history that reflects its evolution from...

ABC Supply Co., Inc., established in 1982 by Ken and Diane Hendricks, has become a foremost U.S. distributor of roofing and vinyl siding,...

The Beloit Box Board Company, a cornerstone of Wisconsin's paperboard industry, has a rich history dating back to 1907. Located in...

Introduction Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Beloit College stands as a testament to the enduring power of liberal arts education....

Exploring Wisconsin's Mattress Manufacturing Legacy: Craftsmanship, Innovation, and Community Welcome to the intriguing world of...

Fairbanks Morse of Beloit - manufacturer for Submarine technology Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), based in Beloit, Wisconsin, boasts a...

Downtown Beloit Pioneers of Progress: The Transformation of Beloit into an Industrial Powerhouse In the early 19th century, the frontier...

Continuing the series on companies established in Wisconsin cities, we now focus on firms originating in Beloit and Janesville,...

From Paper Coatings to Advanced Solutions Appvion, headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, has a distinguished history dating back to 1907...

As mentioned in previous posts, stock options have the advantages and disadvantages. Another alternative is the use of 'Phantom Stock'...

Stock options have been a popular compensation strategy used by young companies for several decades. While there are many advantages to...

Stock options remain a widely favored method of incentive compensation in the startup and early-stage company realm, serving as a way to...

In the 1980s and beyond, stock options gained immense popularity as an effective method for startup companies to offer incentive...

Famous Silicon Valley investor, entrepreneur, etc. Paul Graham wrote an a recent essay on Founder Mode of Management that has received a...

In advising with early-stage firms, a constant concern by founders, employees, and students is the equity program made available to them....

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) have a varied history in terms of popularity in corporate ownership structures. These plans aim to...

Firms also employ another tactic to boost productivity and profitability, which involves implementing Employee Stock Ownership Plans...

When considering financial metrics like ROE and ROAI, organizations focus on improving profitability through company-wide programs such...

Recall the DuPont Formula can be deconstructed into several components: ROE = (1-T) x (ROAI + (Leverage*(ROAI - Cost of Debt)) where T =...

In the initial article of this series, we delved into a unique perspective on analyzing Return on Equity (ROE) and the DuPont Formula,...