Small Business
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Funky Munky staying put, owner saysNov 24, 2011 11:00 pm - Call it a funky coincidence. Jodi Galle, owner of Funky Munky in Lake in the Hills, says her store suffered a case of mistaken identity after Funky Things, a women’s clo...
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Black Friday deals start early at Fox Valley storesNov 21, 2011 11:00 pm - If you’re a serious Black Friday shopper, you’re going to want to add caffeine to your Thanksgiving menu. There won’t be much time to rest after filling your stomach wit...
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Aurora University hosts free business workshopNov 21, 2011 11:00 pm - Aurora University is hosting a business workshop titled “Establishing a Customer-Focused Environment.” The free event takes pace Nov. 30 at Aurora University. Andrew Mee...
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Arlington Heights manufacturing expo showcases new image, jobsNov 21, 2011 11:00 pm - Ironically, while so many people are looking for jobs, many local manufacturers are looking for qualified, skilled employees to fill hundreds of job openings. To addres...
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Teqworks in Batavia helps businesses with IT needsNov 21, 2011 4:00 am - An interview with co-owner Matt Sidman Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: Teqworks serves as an in-house IT department that keeps technology systems work...
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Social media use can spark legal issuesNov 21, 2011 4:00 am - Lisa Callaway is an attorney. “I'm on social media,” she says. “You have to embrace social media opportunities. “But you have to be careful about what people say.” Bob K...
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High-end treasures found in Arlington Hts.Nov 20, 2011 5:00 am - 'Working class' designers dig in to discover upper-end design treasures
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Holidays can bring legal problems for businessesNov 20, 2011 4:08 am - NEW YORK — A holiday party can be a great opportunity for employees and clients of a small business to relax and get to know each other better. It can also land the comp...
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‘Wheeling Wonderland’ encourages local shoppingNov 16, 2011 11:00 pm - Wheeling is starting a new promotion to encourage residents to shop local this holiday season. “Wheeling Wonderland,” starts on Saturday, Nov. 20 and was organized by th...
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New store caters to ballplayersNov 15, 2011 11:00 pm - The Batterz Box, a new state-of-the-art baseball and fastpitch softball sporting goods retailer in Libertyville, is opening to the public on Friday, Nov. 18. The busines...