Small Business
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What your brand says about your businessMar 05, 2018 4:00 am - At its simplest, your business' brand is what sets it apart in the marketplace: The quality of whatever you do; the price - whether high, low or competitive; and the lev...
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Work from home? If you don't have this insurance, you could be at risk
Mar 04, 2018 12:00 am - When Regina Mohr started her home-based business, Caliber Meetings and Events, she knew she needed insurance. "Luckily I have good relationships with all my clients," Mo...
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Convenience store chain proposes nanobrewery in St. CharlesMar 02, 2018 12:00 am - Operators of a St. Charles restaurant and liquor store are seeking approval to open a small brewery under the same roof. 93 Octane Brewery, which would be considered a n...
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Karina's Bakery relocating in downtown MundeleinMar 01, 2018 12:00 am - Karina's Bakery is set to relocate to a different spot in Mundelein after 18 years on Hawley Street. Owners Rafael Herrera and his daughter, Carina Pineda, plan to renov...
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West Dundee hot dog joint to reopen as Mediterranean-style restaurantFeb 28, 2018 12:00 am - As the owner of a third-generation family business, Jimmy Panagakis understands the importance of adaptability in the restaurant industry. That's what fueled his partner...
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Flying Friends Wild Bird Shop has all your birding needsFeb 26, 2018 10:00 pm - As the weather turns warmer and birds start migrating back to the area, they will be looking for nourishment. A new store along the Randall Road corridor opened late las...
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Small businesses: Who we are, what we doFeb 26, 2018 4:00 am - Some of the numbers are a tad dated, but data in the 2017 Illinois Small Business Profile released earlier this month by the U.S. Small Business Administration provide s...
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Rolling Meadows tries to get post office to come backFeb 25, 2018 12:00 am - Nearly six years after the Rolling Meadows post office closed, residents and local officials are trying to get it back. Mayor Len Prejna is working with the offices of U...
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East Dundee denies video gambling at gas stationFeb 22, 2018 12:00 am - A business owner's request to add video gambling machines to his downtown East Dundee gas station was shot down this week in a split decision by the village board. Some ...
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Arlington Heights might change rules to allow microbreweryFeb 22, 2018 12:00 am - Arlington Heights officials are discussing changes in village code that would pave the way for a prospective microbrewery and tap room. The proprietors behind Arlington ...