Business Stories from September 11, 2011 (Change date)
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Golf club company owner helps to drive sales worldwideSep 13, 2011 9:58 pm - David Glod was in Brisbane, Australia, last week for business. Next, he'll travel to China and then to England. It's all part of his strategy to expand sales overse...
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How to find angel investors, obtain fundingSep 13, 2011 8:42 am - Angel investors, individuals willing to put money into young businesses and, sometimes, startups, can be hard to find. Even if you discover a group of angels who invest...
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Utilities funds deliver gains in declining marketSep 12, 2011 4:46 pm - BOSTON — There’s plenty to like about utilities companies. Investors looking for stability will find their stock returns aren’t as choppy as the broader market, and they...
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Open enrollment cutoff for Medicare plans moves upSep 12, 2011 4:45 pm - A new deadline for privately run versions of the government’s Medicare program may trip up customers who typically wait until the holidays to settle on their health insu...
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Tuition hikes fail to stop cutbacks in higher edSep 13, 2011 12:50 pm - FORT COLLINS, Colo. — America’s public colleges and universities have burned through nearly $10 billion in government stimulus money and are still facing more tuition hi...
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Outlet malls a big hit for back-to-school shoppersSep 12, 2011 2:18 pm - NEW YORK — Parents have a new goal this back-to-school shopping season: Buy their kids the name brands they want without spending like it’s 2007. After the recession beg...
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Back to school is a test for teen retailersSep 13, 2011 12:48 pm - NEW YORK — Teens are heading back to school, but it’s the retailers catering to them that are getting the first test. They’re hoping their expanded selections of funky t...
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Gold fever sweeps the criminal underworldSep 13, 2011 12:48 pm - LOS ANGELES — Gus Rodriguez looks more like a soldier than a jewelry store security guard, with a Beretta handgun strapped to his bulletproof vest, shades wrapped around...
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Surgical technology helps Indiana operating roomSep 12, 2011 2:18 pm - MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — After her surgeon broke her spine in four places as part of an eight-hour surgery to fix her scoliosis, Kayla Akujobi gained 2 inches in height. Sin...
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How to ditch, trade your giftcardsSep 12, 2011 2:18 pm - The dilemma used to be that Great-aunt Martha gave you a tchotchke you didn’t really need. Thoughtful? Probably. Useful? Not exactly. In 2011, you’re most likely getting...
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