Small Business
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Mariano’s to open Palatine store Jan. 31Jan 24, 2012 11:00 pm - Mariano’s Fresh Market will open the doors of its new Palatine location at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the northeast corner of Hicks Road and Northwest Highway. The upsc...
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Dance studios offer all types of dance instructionJan 22, 2012 11:00 pm - An interview with Krystian Grabowski and Sylvia Zawadzka. Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: Our studios offer all kinds of dance instruction — from ball...
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Trade show booth can help build brand, businessJan 22, 2012 11:00 pm - Although the company attends several trade shows each year, HGP exhibits at just one: The annual conference sponsored by the Healthcare Information and Management System...
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How to be courteous to job applicantsJan 22, 2012 5:04 am - We all know how critical it is for applicants to exhibit and maintain great manners when applying for jobs. However, as one of my readers recently pointed out, we don’t ...
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New column gives advice for navigating workplaceJan 22, 2012 5:00 am - Q: A colleague and I have fallen in love after working closely together for about a year. We have a tremendous amount in common, and furthermore, he is one of the be...
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Flatlander's to close after 16 years in LincolnshireJan 19, 2012 10:00 pm - Flatlander's, a large lodge-style restaurant known for its big stone fireplace and in-house brewery will serve its last meal in Lincolnshire on Sunday. But as the econom...
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Public sector can be worthwhile sales targetJan 16, 2012 5:00 am - Whether you think your Uncle Sam is a left-leaning wacko or a right-tilting nut, you might want to get to know your favorite Washington, D.C., relative a little better: ...
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Palatine promotions guru talks about stars, venuesJan 16, 2012 4:30 am - An interview with Don Kronberg, owner of NiteLite Promotions Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: We buy and promote nationally known music and comedy act...
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Brothers build global sign business in BloomingtonJan 15, 2012 7:00 am - BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — In an unassuming building on Bloomington’s west side, Melvin Kull guides aluminum sheets through large machinery to create traffic signs — from stop ...
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Time to have a heart-to-heart with your employeesJan 15, 2012 7:00 am - NEW YORK — It’s natural for small-business owners to focus on customers at the start of the year. Owners are looking for new business opportunities and making sure their...