Small Business
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Just like mom would like, Frontier Soups founder continues to be resourcefulNov 17, 2014 12:01 am - When Trisha Anderson of Lake Forest thinks about soup, she thinks of her mother, Jane Clarke of Evanston. Anderson is founder and president of Waukegan-based Frontier So...
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Business owners, what will you do better next year?Nov 17, 2014 12:00 am - Even though Santa already has been sighted at more than one suburban mall, there's plenty of time for business owners to plan for next year: • In our short-attention-spa...
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Fewer small businesses in U.S. plan to raise wages, NFIB SaysNov 16, 2014 6:30 am - Fewer U.S. small-business owners said in October that they plan to raise wages in coming months after 19 percent said they recently boosted compensation for their worker...
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Small businesses step up holiday social media gameNov 15, 2014 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — Monif Clarke didn't have a social media strategy for her women's clothing company until this year, when she hired a consultant to help her build one. The hol...
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Rolling Meadows vending machine business celebrates 75 yearsNov 13, 2014 10:00 pm - Family-owned A.H. Management Group Inc. in Rolling Meadows is celebrating its 75th year in business, with members of the fourth generation assuming roles in the business...
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New boutique opening in Glen EllynNov 13, 2014 4:30 am - A new boutique promising clothing and accessories for women of all ages is scheduled to open next week in Glen Ellyn. 1 Happy Girl Boutique will offer women's clothing,...
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Schaumburg mulls $100,000 fee for medical pot dispensaryNov 13, 2014 12:01 am - Schaumburg officials are considering an annual $100,000 impact fee to cover governmental costs generated by any medical marijuana dispensary that may locate in the villa...
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French Russian cuisine inspires new restaurant Deka in WheelingNov 13, 2014 12:01 am - Proprietors of a newly opened restaurant in Wheeling are inviting patrons to dine like Russian nobility at their new place - which means you're more likely to be served ...
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Constable: Bear market for Cutler jerseys, but Blackhawks still BullishNov 12, 2014 12:00 am - Suburban stores ordered their winter merchandise months ago - even before Bears fans heard all those giddy preseason predictions of quarterback Jay Cutler winning the MV...
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Wheeling 'Taste of the Town' revenue doublesNov 11, 2014 10:00 pm - Wheeling's Taste of the Town "Healthy Harvest" celebration last month at the Westin Chicago North Shore drew nearly 900 attendees who enjoyed tastings, select wine and c...