Business Stories from December 12, 2019 (Change date)
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US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year loan at 3.73%Dec 12, 2019 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. long-term mortgage rates rose this week. Still, rates remain at historically low levels as a lure to prospective homebuyers. Mortgage buyer Fredd...
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Greece: Lawmakers back plan to ax massive bad-loan backlogDec 12, 2019 6:00 am - ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Lawmakers in Greece on Thursday approved a state guarantee system aimed reducing a massive volume of non-performing and troubled loans at private b...
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6 tips to combat small business cash flow challengesDec 12, 2019 12:00 am - Cash flow can be an ongoing battle for many small businesses. 29% of startups fail because of a lack of cash flow, according to a report from CB Insights, and the approa...
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How a developer plans to revitalize a former Algonquin bowling alley siteDec 12, 2019 12:00 am - A storage facility, a fast-food restaurant and a car wash are included in a developer's plans to revitalize the site of a long-vacant Algonquin bowling alley. Property o...
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SBA has the resources to help your business succeedDec 12, 2019 12:00 am - There's never been a better time to start a small business. As the U.S. Small Business Administration's Illinois District Director, I have the pleasure of talking to sma...
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Will recreational pot sales in Palatine start out like the 'wild, wild West'?Dec 12, 2019 12:00 am - Palatine will allow recreational marijuana businesses to operate in certain parts of the village, but pot sales won't start there right away. Only existing medical canna...
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Business owners learn to grow at Emerging LeadersDec 12, 2019 12:00 am - Emerging Leaders is the SBA's executive education series for business owners past the startup stage and poised for growth. Over seven months, participants attend biweek...
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Paid vs. Organic Search: The Building Blocks of a Great Digital Marketing StrategyDec 12, 2019 12:00 am - As a small-business owner, I know that every cent counts when growing a business. And when it comes to digital marketing, it's critical to get your website in front of p...
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Two auto dealers honored for philanthropyDec 12, 2019 12:00 am - ELMHURST - Two suburban auto dealer owners were among 49 nationwide that are nominees for the 2020 TIME Dealer of the Year Award presented by Ally Financial. Dan Roesch ...
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Molly's Cupcakes opens at Woodfield MallDec 12, 2019 12:00 am - Woodfield Mall's holiday shoppers got a sweet surprise with the earlier-than-expected opening of Molly's Cupcakes. Quickly expanding from its flagship location on North ...