Small Business
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Collegiate sportswear store makes the gradeNov 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Neil Rubenstein got the idea for his growing business during a family vacation to Toronto. Rubenstein's two sons, about 11 and 15 at the time, wanted to stop in Ann Arbo...
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The Latest Crave plans grand openingNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - GENEVA - The Latest Crave Cupcake Shop is hosting a grand opening event at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. The business operates at Berry House Shops at 227 S. Third St. in Ge...
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Play N Trade hits in AuroraNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - A fast- growing video game franchise recently opened its first suburban store. Play N Trade, recently launched a store in Aurora at 1460 N. Orchard Road, Suite 102, nea...
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Think retail is difficult? E-tailing may be tougherNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Retailing is difficult enough. E-tailing, or selling on the Internet, may be even tougher. In addition to such basic retail issues as the right product and the right pr...
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Slow economy sparks opening of resale shopNov 04, 2008 10:00 pm - The troubling economy and Rachel Newby's personal shopping experience drove her to launch a resale shop in Wauconda. Kinder Closet Resale operates at 551 W. Liberty, nea...
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Consumers closing their wallets
Oct 31, 2008 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - After slashing their spending in September as the financial meltdown intensified, shoppers went into full retreat in October, spooked by rising layoffs and sh...
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Nalco announces two new facilitiesOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - NAPERVILLE - Nalco Co., a company specializing in water, energy, air and process technologies and services, announced the opening of two new facilities to better serve t...
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Battered economy forces dealerships to shut downOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - The weakening economy has claimed two suburban car dealerships, which have announced plans to close. Extreme Ford in Crystal Lake will close Nov. 14; Champion Dodge Chry...
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Candle company specializes in handmade selectionOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - A growing candle business recently moved from Wheeling to Lake Zurich. Heaventree Factory Co., specializing in handmade pillar candles, recently expanded its manufactur...
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Health Savings Accounts can slow benefit cost riseOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - The increase in the cost of health care benefits is "still double digits, 10-12 percent in the insurance company pricing models," says Jim Patrician. But after employers...