Small Business
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Arlington Heights center offers help for the 'everyday athlete'Jan 08, 2012 11:00 pm - An interview with Karen Stoychoff Inman, co-owner of Elite Athletic Development in Arlington Heights. Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: Elite Athletic D...
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Carpentersville winery to expand in AlgonquinJan 07, 2012 11:00 pm - The Village Vintner Winery in Carpentersville has found a new village to call home. Business owner Steve Boyer closed the winery this week while he moves it two miles n...
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Too much office chatter? What an owner can doJan 07, 2012 6:11 am - NEW YORK — The presidential primary season is upon us, and the Super Bowl isn’t that far off. Small business owners may find productivity dipping as employees talk about...
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For some consumers, surveys breed feedback fatigueJan 06, 2012 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — We appreciate your decision to read this story. Would you take a short survey about your satisfaction with the reading experience? Could you review this artic...
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FitMama Bootcamp opening La Fox studioJan 05, 2012 11:00 pm - Ladies, was one of your New Year’s resolutions “lose the baby weight” — and the baby is now in third grade? Erin Schaefer of Elburn can help you with that. Her business,...
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Welcome back, new Geneva Ace HardwareJan 04, 2012 11:00 pm - The turnout Wednesday for the unannounced “soft” opening of the new Geneva Ace Hardware humbled co-owner George Havlicek. Many of the more than 220 people who came into ...
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Mount Prospect wine shop closingJan 04, 2012 11:00 pm - Vino 100 in downtown Mount Prospect is closing this month, according to owner Jennifer Martinez. The franchise store that advertises 100 different wines for $25 or le...
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La Roca Tapas restaurant opens in Arlington HeightsJan 03, 2012 11:00 pm - La Roca Tapas, where owner Tim Trujillo promises “the world’s best homemade sangria” with European-style tapas plates, opened New Year’s Eve in downtown Arlington Height...
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Owner says he’s basing business on quality, serviceJan 02, 2012 11:00 pm - Gilberts small business owner Sachin Sehgal has worked in the hospitality field for almost two decades, and he’s bringing that experience to the village. Sehgal, 38, and...
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Small businesses may have a happier New YearJan 01, 2012 11:00 pm - We won’t know with any certainty for another 364 days, but there are indications that 2012 may be a better year for small businesses. At least that’s the cautious opinio...