Business Stories from November 2, 2014 (Change date)
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Harper to put on Social Media Boot Camp for small businessNov 03, 2014 6:28 am - The calls kept rolling in to Harper College's Small Business Development Center: Entrepreneurs were well aware they needed to jump on the social media bandwagon to boost...
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Laurie Geschrey promoted to regional director for Pathway Senior LivingNov 03, 2014 7:04 pm - Laurie Geschrey of East Dundee was promoted to regional director of operations for Pathway Senior Living, LLC, a premier owner, operator, manager and developer of indepe...
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Algonquin consignment shop celebrates 10th anniversaryNov 03, 2014 12:43 pm - You know when your friend has that sweater you covet? Or your neighbor has those leather pants you've been searching everywhere for? And then you really want to ask them...
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Work Advice: The insolent internNov 02, 2014 7:45 am - Q: I am a midlevel employee on a team of five that includes a paid intern. Our intern's primary role is to maintain our library and assist when needed. In general, she i...
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Why gasoline is suddenly $3 a gallon, and could go lowerNov 03, 2014 7:14 am - WASHINGTON — Two years ago Leonardo Maugeri, a former strategist for the big Italian oil company ENI, predicted that crude oil prices were heading for a fall in two to t...
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Small business divided over minimum wage votesNov 03, 2014 7:02 am - NEW YORK — Workers in five states could get a raise after Election Day. Some small business owners say raising the minimum wage will pressure their companies, forcing t...
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Time's up: 5 tips to tackle student loan debtNov 03, 2014 7:13 am - Tackling a hefty new monthly expense can be daunting, particularly for recent grads who haven't found steady work. But grads have many options for making student loan p...
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Economy 101: 5 things to know about U.S. growthNov 02, 2014 3:11 pm - WASHINGTON — Is the U.S. economy accelerating — finally? If it is, which sorts of Americans stand to benefit most? And why is it doing better than other major economies?...
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The SUV goes from all-American to global starNov 03, 2014 7:02 am - DETROIT — Once a hulking symbol of American excess, sport utility vehicles are quickly becoming the world's favorite way to get around. It's a surprising rebirth for a ...
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SEC system born in push for transparency blamed for unfairnessNov 03, 2014 7:02 am - NEW YORK — Two decades ago, a system for sending U.S. corporate filings over the Internet was hailed as a victory for transparency. Today, the Securities and Exchange Co...
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