Small Business
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Selling on Facebook: Puppies and babies helpJul 30, 2012 6:00 am - Small business success on Facebook and similar social media sites in some ways mimics success in traditional marketing: First, find your positive difference. Next, explo...
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Naperville bank exec in it for long haulJul 30, 2012 6:00 am - J. Patrick Benton knows what it's like to stay for the long haul. He's been a lifelong Naperville resident. He's been married to retired District 203 teacher, Polly Bent...
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Take Action Fitness is a dream come true for ownerJul 30, 2012 6:00 am - An interview with Kim Justice, owner of Take Action Fitness. Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: Take Action Fitness is a smaller, more private gym focused on ...
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Horse boarding likely to be an election issue in Barrington HillsJul 29, 2012 11:00 pm - Horses have long been a distinguishing feature of Barrington Hills, but could these four-legged residents prove to be the driving issue in the next village board electio...
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Small Business Majority breaks away from pack, supports ObamacareJul 29, 2012 6:42 am - NEW YORK — When John Arensmeyer owned a high-tech company, he didn’t think the organizations that lobbied on behalf of small business really represented him — or many ot...
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Catlow owner seeks online help to save theaterJul 28, 2012 8:00 am - The Catlow Theater in downtown Barrington hasn’t survived for 85 years by not constantly rising to the challenge of staying relevant. And for the second time in the 21st...
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Fundraiser for Elk Grove food pantryJul 27, 2012 1:37 pm - Coach’s Corner, 152 W. Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village is celebrating co-owner Joe Carcerano’s 55th birthday and National Hot Dog Month with a fundraiser from 2-4 p...
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Outdoor dining heats up in downtown LombardJul 27, 2012 11:55 am - Before this summer really heated up, Lombard trustees had a vision of more people eating outside at downtown restaurants and cafes. They voted in May to waive the permi...
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Asian buffet to fill Old Country Buffet location in Rolling MeadowsJul 27, 2012 11:35 am - A new buffet may be opening soon in Rolling Meadows in the same location where Old Country Buffet closed in March, village officials said. Flaming Grill & Supreme Buffet...
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Aurora aldermen promote first Shop Local WeekendJul 27, 2012 11:10 am - Shops offering car repairs, computer assistance, dry cleaning, pet care, flowers, haircuts and a variety of food on the far East side of Aurora will be offering specials...