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HIGHBY: 5 DIGITAL MARKETING TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2016
KEATING: EXCITED ABOUT THE GDP UPDATE? IF NOT, YOU’RE NOT ALONE
SEROKA: THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VW SCANDAL
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Join the Independent Business Association of Wisconsin for a very special morning of networking and business intelligence. IBAW Executive Director, Steve Kohlmann, hosts Governor Scott Walker for a fireside chat to share his thoughts on a wide variety of topics including his recent run for president, the present national political landscape and issues pertaining to the business climate here in Wisconsin now and in the future.
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Thoughts from Bob Sullivan Steve Kohlmann, IBAW Executive Director When you’re in sales, inspiration can be difficult to come by and it can be a lonely job. I started in sales in 1992. It was in my chosen field of expertise, which was the print industry. Prior to that I had never been in sales and it was pretty tough starting out. I was the firm’s only sales guy and their first one as well, and I didn’t really have a clue. But while some things were difficult, there were things that were pretty cool. For example, my boss basically left me alone and I had a lot of autonomy. I could come and go as I pleased and didn’t have sales reports to fill out. I took advantage of the situation by working hard and I thrived in that environment. I viewed it as being in business for myself. Over time, I brought in some nice sized clients and the presses were kept busy. It was pretty straight forward; all I had to do was put in the effort and do my job and the results came. But there was an area that I struggled with. It was how to stay inspired. I began to read as much as I could. When I found inspiration in a book I would head to the copy machine, make a copy and then cut out the little snippet and tape it to the wall by my phone. Soon my office had little pieces of paper all over the place. When I needed a shot of inspiration I would look over the postings, get energized and carry on. Eventually I bought a three ring binder and moved the snippets inside of it. I referred to it as “The Binder of Knowledge”. During this time, one of my clients was Sullivan Dental in West Allis. Bob Sullivan started the company and they sold dental supplies nationally. I would print their company newsletter and Bob would have a column talking about various topics from work to family life. In one particular issue he commented on how fierce the competition was in the dental field and made the following comment:
“Competition? Sure. But so what? If our jobs were easy anybody could do them. But the jobs are hard and we need each other. When have we made more money? When have we been hassled less?” - Bob Sullivan Clip & save
Mr. Sullivan’s comment resonated with me so I cut it out and put it in The Binder of Knowledge with all the other snippets. “Competition? Sure. But so what?” What a great line. Over the years, when things got tough, I would go back to his snippet and it would carry me through. I still have “The Binder of Knowledge” and it continues to grow, now filled with whole articles on varies business and life topics. Bob Sullivan eventually sold his company to another dental supplier out east called Henry Schein which formed into the nation’s largest supplier of dental equipment, Sullivan Schein Dental. They still have an office in West Allis. Bob Sullivan passed away a number of years ago. I doubt he ever knew that a small snippet he wrote in a company newsletter helped inspire a new sales guy who didn’t even work for him and to soldier on when times were tough. Then and now. Thanks Bob.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: A Conversation with Du-Well Grinding Enterprises Mary Stark
That Finishing Touch Let's put this story in perspective... Not a 20/20 perspective, more like a .0002 perspective. What does that mean? Take a human hair and slice the diameter into 15 equal parts. Now take one of those parts and that's a measure of the precision that Du-Well Grinding can deliver. That type of precision is an everyday event in this grind shop, owned since 2000 by Greg Grambow and the first one of its kind in this area to have achieved ISO 9001 certification in 2007. This is not a "plug and play" operation with robotics handling all the work. To the contrary, the end product delivered by Du-Well requires a high level of mental concentration to perform exact adjustments as each piece is individually crafted by one of the 10 full time employees. Each technician possesses expertise and a mental skill set which combine a high level of computer skills with manual "speed and feed" craftsmanship. Where do you get this type of experience? Not in a tech school. Greg's most experienced employees spend significant time training Greg Grambow stands in front of one of the company’s the less experienced team members. He loves being able to bring large grinders. in young employees and watch them learn and develop in their time at Du-Well. His operation is about quality, not quantity. For example, the grinding finish on the parts delivered from this shop might be part of an order for a steering mechanism in fork lifts with 100-200 parts per order, not parts for thousands of cars produced on a factory line. In fact, Du-Well has even finished parts for the covers of cruise missiles carried on board of a ship. Not your everyday four door sedan, eh?! Greg brings a unique resume of experience to his current position: an accounting degree from Marquette University, followed by a CPA accreditation, and a master’s degree in marketing. The education was first utilized as an accountant with Arthur Andersen, and eventually he developed dental HMO’s in Wisconsin, California and Florida. His mathematical background explains why he loves the black and white world of precision manufacturing: a product is either right or wrong, and a specification is either met or not met. There is no "pretty close" or "good enough". This is a world of high integrity where you can't slide something through if it doesn't measure up to the specifications of the work order, including an on-time delivery. Although most of Du-Well's current customers are in southeast Wisconsin, Greg sees the greatest opportunity for increasing future market share through an orchestrated marketing effort of Tier I, II, and III Wisconsin manufacturers to the rest of the country. He has a vision of a cooperative effort whereby the end product required by an out of state client could be produced from start to finish by a series of manufacturers all within the state. In his words, manufacturing is not quite as sexy as a Silicon Valley product, so the Tier I, II, and III manufacturers here need to speak honestly about the challenges they face today in order to keep the manufacturing business flowing in the state. This reflects why he joined the IBAW and why he enjoys the scope of the speakers and the presentations. He feels the organization is focused on important topics for all of Wisconsin business, and is glad to be able to both listen and take part in the discussion.
The Other Side of the VW Scandal Scott Seroka, Seroka Brand Development
By now, you have probably read more than enough about the VW scandal and the devastating trail of damage it has left behind, not only impacting its millions of customers, but also its investors, suppliers, vendors, dealers and the bank accounts of people who earn their livelihoods selling its cars. As disturbing as the reality of it all is, we must not overlook the other side of the scandal, which is equally significant – the damage it has done within VW’s culture. What we’re not hearing about nearly as much are the feelings VW employees now have about the company’s leadership. What I mean is simply this - If you were an employee at VW, would you want your personal name and brand associated with a nefarious scandal of this magnitude? Would you be able to respect and trust an employer that has lied and cheated its way to profits and category leadership? Or, would you want to completely sever and disassociate your name from the brand and take your talents elsewhere? These are just a few of the many tough questions employees and executives at VW are likely struggling with. And, of course, VW’s employees, as well as its customers are also concerned about what other cover-ups there may be. Where to go from here… If we assume just for a moment that VW has the means and resources necessary to rise above this crisis, I predict they will have a very difficult time finding and recruiting the caliber of people and partners needed to turn things around to be a successful, respected and trusted company once again. Think of it this way – would you consider joining the Enron team if the company was still around and claimed to have “restructured” with new leadership? Would you be apprehensive about being a partner or vendor to them? For most, it would be a question of trust, and the perceived level of risk of being associated with the brand. And trust, especially after a scandal, is something very difficult to earn back. VW’s task of turning its brand around is not going to be an impossible task. There are many case studies of high-profile brands that have prevailed after suffering through a crisis – Tylenol, Apple, Chrysler, Sprint, Harley Davidson, Merck, and many others. In every single case, the brand recovery process started on the inside, not only with restructuring, layoffs and new leadership, but also with defining and infusing new cultures that radically changed how employees felt about the brand. So what’s the moral of the VW story? There are three: 1) your actions, both good and bad, often have consequences reaching far beyond what you may initially think. (In this case, Germany’s brand value has taken a $191 Billion haircut.) Hence the phrase, “I never would have expected this.” 2) Your people are your brand. 3) Trust and perceived risk are the two biggest barriers to attracting strong employees, partners and customer relationships.
5 Digital Marketing Trends to Watch in 2016 Lori Highby, President & Owner, Keystone Click Brands are always on the hunt for new ways to bolster web presence, which is why the demand for solid digital marketing strategies is so high among business owners. But keeping up online means more than implementing what’s already being done, it means staying ahead of the curve as well. Keeping tabs on emerging trends is the best way to keep your marketing campaigns successful, and your brand top of mind. Here we take a look at some digital marketing trends you’ll want to keep an eye on as we approach 2016: 1. App development You may have already seen apps appearing in mobile searches, and Google’s continuing search complexity will see apps garner significant visibility advantages for owners in 2016. Start to look for dedicated apps to replace mobile-optimized sites in the near future. An app serves all the same roles of a mobile site, but does so in a more intuitive and user centric way. Looking at some notable sites, such as eBay and Amazon, you’ll find that opting for a dedicated app is already becoming a standard. Look for others to start doing the same. 2. Wearable tech As 2015 comes to a close, don’t be surprised to see even more people with smart tech strapped to their wrists or body. 2016 could likely mark the shift from early adoption into mainstream for such devices, meaning a new channel of accessibility for digital marketers. From watches, hats, pants, shoes, and even shirts, everything we wear will soon be able to connect and communicate with the web. Local marketers will have a ton of possibilities with as notifications options become only a matter of what’s touching your skin. 3. New and niche social platforms Any savvy digital marketer knows that you need to be where your audience is, and right now that means the newest social platforms. With the old guard (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) already saturated, brands are starting to flock to upstarts such as Snapchat, Periscope, and Instagram for visibility. The promise of instant, real-time connections has made these platforms exciting for marketers as they search for new ways to keep audiences active. These more niche platforms also offer audiences that are more engaged and passionate; traits marketers crave. Judging by Snapchat’s recent introduction of their brand-centric “Discover” section, these new channels will continue to be a focus going into 2016. 4. Predictive Analytics Big data has been a talking point since late 2014, but digital marketers are now finding impressive ways to utilize all the data points they collect from day to day engagement. By using data to highlight trends and patterns, marketers are able to setup campaigns based on probable outcome, a.k.a predictive analytics. This means marketers are now able to use data to engage with prospects in a way that’s relevant on an individual level (i.e. displaying ads for products you’ve already been researching). That means less risk and more reward. Expect to see brands invest more into their digital marketing campaigns as their leading strategy. 5. Interactive Content If “content” is the word of the year for digital marketing, then “engagement” is certainly the runner up. Simply getting your audience to show up is only half the battle in an increasingly noisy world of content. The key to creating a lasting impression now relies on content that engages, and interactive content has become a key tactic in that battle. Tools such as animated
presentations or real-time polls are great ways to both entertain and encourage social sharing. Moving forward you can expect to see less traditional blog posts and more experiential diagrams. Of course when it comes to marketing trends, this is just the tip of the iceberg. You can be sure 2016 will bring about plenty of opportunity for digital marketers to take on new tactics that shift the status quo.
IBAW Around Wisconsin... USS Milwaukee Commissioning IBAW battled cold and snowy conditions to attend the commissioning of the USS Milwaukee November 21st. Built by Marinette Marine in Marinette, the Milwaukee is a perfect example of Wisconsin manufacturing muscle. The USS Milwaukee (LCS-5) is a Freedom-class littoral combat ship of the United States Navy. She is the fifth ship to be named for the city of Milwaukee.
Welcome a new IBAW Member! Judi Murphy, Sr. VP and Co-Founder, Murphy Associates Murphy Associates is a public relations and marketing strategy firm that works with companies, including nonprofits, helping the owner/president/CEO make the right connections to the right people to achieve their growth goals. Judi Murphy is a highly-networked marketing strategist and public relations professional with 20+ years building strong, mutually beneficial relationships, marketing strategies, communication plans, and thought leadership. Public relations is a specialty. She is the author of “Murphy’s Laws of Marketing.” She is an entrepreneur who builds referral-producing strategic alliances for organizations while positioning creative public relations. She also works as an imbedded consultant inside of organizations. She can assist with recruiting outstanding professionals for an advisory board and board of directors. If you’d like help growing your business, contact Judi at 262-786-7424. judi@marketingwithmurphy.com. www.linkedin.com/ in/judimurphy
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Excited About the GDP Update? If Not, You’re Not Alone Ray Keating, Chief Economist, SBE Council, Washington D.C.
Can we stop messing around, and finally get serious about this economy? At the very least, the U.S. has suffered a lost nine years. More accurately, we’ve basically suffered a lost decade-and-a-half (with only a couple of years of solid growth over that period). The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its second estimate of third quarter GDP on the morning of November 24. Real GDP growth for the third quarter of 2015 was revised up from 1.5 percent to 2.1 percent. Excited? Don’t be. Some Measures Downgraded In fact, a few key measures within GDP were actually downgraded, with real export growth moving down from an original estimate of 1.8 percent to 0.9 percent; the decline in nonresidential structures investment went from -4.0 percent to -7.1 percent; and intellectual property investment moved from growth of 1.8 percent to a decline of 0.8 percent. One bright spot was an increase in the estimate of equipment investment growth from 5.3 percent to 9.5 percent. Through the first three quarters of this year, real GDP growth has averaged 2.2 percent. During this recovery, growth also has averaged 2.2 percent. That’s half of where growth should be during a recovery. A Look Back But the story of this sluggish economy goes back farther. Since the beginning of 2007, for example, real growth has averaged a woeful 1.3 percent. And if we reach back to the start of 2001, growth has averaged only 1.8 percent. Let’s put that in perspective in that real annual growth averaged 3.8 percent from 1950 to 2000, and 3.3 percent from 1950 to this last quarter. Is the U.S. simply doomed to be a slow growth economy, as many so-called experts seem to be saying? Of course not. We’ve heard these types of naysayers before, such as in the late 1970s and very early 1980s, when experts proclaimed that stagflation would now be the norm. It wasn’t. Why? Because policymaking changed dramatically. The Policies Needed for Strong and Sustained GDP Growth No one should be surprised that government expansion, interference and intervention only made matters worse when government was the cause of the 2008 credit and economic woes in the first place. If we want strong growth to resume, then elected officials need to get serious about dramatically changing course. That means tax reform AND substantive, permanent tax relief. It also does not mean just stopping the federal regulatory machine, but rolling back regulations that impose enormous costs and uncertainty. That does not mean the Fed should just raise the federal funds rate by a quarter point, but instead, get back to focusing exclusively on maintaining price stability, and stop trying to manipulate the economy. And it means becoming the world leader on pushing ahead with trade agreements that reduce governmental barriers to trade, and enhance intellectual property protections. And finally, it does not means cranking up government spending in a fantasy-like way hoping somehow it will move the economy ahead, but instead reducing the size of government in order to free up resources for more productive use in the private sector. If we fail to change course in such a manner, then, yes, slow growth is inevitable. _______ Raymond J. Keating is chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council.
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Legislative Fix Moving Ahead for Wisconsin’s New Manufacturing & Agricultural Credit Jim Brandenburg, CPA, MST - Sikich LLP
In IBAW meetings and publications in recent years we have introduced you to Wisconsin’s new tax incentive - the Wisconsin Manufacturing and Agriculture Credit (referred to as the “MAC”). The MAC came about in 2011 to provide an incentive for Wisconsin manufacturers and agricultural companies to remain and grow here, and also perhaps to have out-of-state companies move here. It was scheduled to begin in 2013, and when fully phased-in by 2016 it would essentially exempt any Wisconsin manufacturing and agricultural income from Wisconsin income tax. The MAC was championed by Representative Dale Kooyenga and Senator Glenn Grothman in the legislature.
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The MAC, however, had some problems for individual taxpayers when it was drafted and this glitch was recently identified. Here is the issue in a nutshell: the MAC would reduce a taxpayer’s Wisconsin individual income tax, but then would trigger a Wisconsin minimum tax for nearly the same amount. Thus, there may be little, if any, net savings for the MAC in 2013 (a “MAC Attack?”). The legislature is trying to remedy this situation now so that taxpayers can realize the proper tax savings with the MAC on their 2013 Wisconsin individual tax returns.
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Legislative Update: It seems that all key legislative leaders are now on board to correct this issue. It was approved by the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee last week. The Senate and Assembly will be in session in March and voting on final passage for several bills, one of which is this tax bill with the MAC correction. It looks like the legislative timetable will have the bill passed near the middle of the March, before going to the Governor. Thus, a best guess now is that the bill would be enacted into law somewhere in the latter half of March, 2014. MAC Attack Options: For any of our individual taxpayers taking advantage of the MAC, this may present some filings logistics. Here are the possibilities:
1. Best case scenario - in some cases the taxpayer’s share of the MAC for 2013 will be used and not result in a Wisconsin Minimum Tax. A taxpayer in this situation could go ahead and claim the MAC and file their 2013 Wisconsin individual return. There would be no need to wait for the legislation to pass.
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2. Next, a taxpayer has generated a MAC for 2013, but it will trigger a Wisconsin Minimum Tax. The taxpayer in this case could wait until the law is changed (and then wait a little for the WDR to update its computer processing systems) and then file their Wisconsin tax return and claim the MAC, and not incur the Wisconsin Minimum Tax. This could present a tight timeline for the April 15 deadline, and you may need to file for an extension.
3. Similar case as #2, but this taxpayer could file their Wisconsin individual return with the MAC, but also incur and pay a Wisconsin Minimum Tax for 2013. Then, once the corrective law is enacted go back and file an amended 2013 Wisconsin tax return to obtain the proper tax benefit of the MAC. You would not need extend, but you would need to amend. We’ll keep you posted as this legislation moves forward. If you have any questions, please contact Jim Brandenburg or Brian Kelley at Sikich, LLP in Brookfield (262)754-9400.
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Power Test
On June 20, 2014 the IBAW partnered with the Tool, Die & Machining Association of Wisconsin (TDMAW) to offer Wisconsin manufacturers and their suppliers a unique look at trends within the industry and to also report on some of the challenges the industry faces in the next 5 years.
Power Test, Inc. is an industry leader in the design, manufacture and implementation of dynamometers and control systems.
Special thanks to the event sponsor, First Business Bank for their efforts in helping organize this event.
For more than 37 years, Power Test has provided specialized test equipment to manufacturers, rebuilding facilities and distributors globally. Our products can be found in use at these facilities in nearly 100 countries on six continents.
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Our headquarters and manufacturing operations are located in Sussex, WI with sales representatives worldwide. Our unparalleled customer service is well known throughout the industry. Power Test employs a dedicated staff of talented machinists, fabricators, electronic technicians, assemblers, designers, engineers, software developers, and administrative and customer service personnel. Our exceptional product life and excellent customer service is well known throughout the industry and has made us one of the industryleading dynamometer manufacturers. Our dedication to the customer and to the advances in powertrain component testing keep us there.
Power Test N60 W22700 Silver Spring Drive Sussex, WI 53089 Phone: 262-252-4301
4 Advanced Waste Services Advanced Waste Services is an environmental services company that provides wastewater recycling and other waste and risk elimination services to manufacturers in all industries. Each day, AWS helps hundreds of businesses, both large and small, meet their community and environmental obligations. Annually, we collect, treat and recycle more than 50 million gallons of contaminated wastewater into clean, reusable water and other valuable resources like fuel, steam and electricity. AWS is constantly helping our clients manage, reinvent and improve their sustainability successes. For example, we recently partnered with Forest County Advanced Waste Services Potawatomi Community to help Wisconsin food and beverage manufacturers convert 1126 South 76th Street food waste into clean, green renewable energy. Suite N408B West Allis, WI 53214 Founded in 1993, AWS employs 55 people in the Milwaukee area and a total of 150 people companywide in 5 states. 414-847-7100
Photo Key 1: A full house in the main ballroom of the Wisconsin Club as IBAW & TDMAW members prepare to hear about the state of manufacturing and the challenges the industry faces in the workforce.
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2: David Vetta of First Business Bank delivers opening remarks and highlights the importance of a strong relationship between banking and manufacturing working together for success. 3: New IBAW President, John Weber of Hypneumat addresses the change in IBAW Bylaws and calls for voting in new board officers. 4: Kent Lorenz of Acieta gives the main presentation on “Manufacturing Matters” pointing out the trends on manufacturing now and what to expect in the future. 5: Outgoing IBAW President, Steve Van Lieshout receives his award for his efforts as 2013 - 2014.
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6: IBAW Executive Director, Steve Kohlmann (Left) presents David Drumel with an award for his service on the IBAW board.
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