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May 27 2026FINANCE

Financial Leaders Turn Data Into Action in Changing Markets

Finance leaders can spot shifts before they become obvious by reading their own sales numbers and customer signals. They shift marketing messages early, meeting clients where they are heading instead of following old habits. Rather than waiting for external reports, these executives act on rea

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May 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Arito AI Gives Finance Teams a Smart, Self‑Running Dashboard

Finance teams often juggle huge amounts of data. They need quick answers, but current tools ask users to build dashboards and then wait for updates. Arito AI changes that pattern by acting on its own, watching key numbers and alerting people when something matters. The company was founded by Daniel

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May 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Fresh Take on Fixing Finance Teams' Tech Headaches

Finance departments today juggle too many tools that don’t talk to each other. General ledgers, payroll software, spreadsheets, and outsourced accounting services often create more chaos than clarity. The problem isn’t just the tools themselves—it’s how they’re stitched together. Many companies adde

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May 13 2026FINANCE

The Hidden Cost of Manual Work in Finance Teams

Finance teams often seem busy, but busyness doesn’t always mean they’re getting important work done. Surprisingly, most finance leaders admit their teams waste hours on repetitive tasks like typing numbers into spreadsheets or matching transactions by hand instead of focusing on big-picture planning

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Apr 16 2026WEATHER

Wisconsin skips tornado drill for 2024 due to recent storms

Wisconsin has decided to postpone its annual statewide tornado drill, which was originally set for April 16. The cancellation comes after recent severe weather caused damage in parts of the state. Instead of running the drill, officials want to focus on helping communities recover from the storms. T

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Jan 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Finance Teams Get a Boost with New Software

Finance teams just got a powerful new ally. Pacera, a fresh software company, is here to shake things up. It's made by merging three well-known Nordic finance tools: Aico, AARO, and Mercur. Each of these tools has been helping finance teams for years. Aico handles the financial close process. AARO m

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Jan 14 2026FINANCE

Wisconsin's New Real Estate Transfer Process: What You Need to Know

Wisconsin has introduced a new way to handle real estate transfers. The Department of Revenue (DOR) has launched the new real estate transfer return (RETR) system in My Tax Account (MTA). This change affects everyone involved in real estate transactions. First, let's talk about the timeline. If you

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Jan 10 2026WEATHER

Wisconsin Faces Winter Weekend: Snow and Chill Ahead

Wisconsin is in for a snowy weekend, with the northern parts of the state getting the brunt of it. Expect 4 to 8 inches of snow up north, while central and southern areas will see less than 2 inches. This storm is moving in from the central Plains and will sweep through the Upper Midwest. Temperatu

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Jan 07 2026FINANCE

How AI and Humans Can Work Together in Finance

Finance teams are changing how they work. They are using AI to handle routine tasks. This lets them focus on more important things. AI can do things like closing books, forecasting, and reporting. It can also spot problems and give clear results. Humans still make the big decisions. They guide the A

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

The CFO's Guide to Staying Calm in a Chaotic World

Finance leaders face a tough job. They deal with constant changes and high stress. But what if the key to success isn't just about crunching numbers? What if it's about mindset? A recent conversation with Chikako Tyler, COO at California Bank & Trust, shed light on this. She's not your typical fina

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