Small Business
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Thermometer shows kids what to wearNov 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Kathy McGuire's son had a tough time understanding that he couldn't wear shorts when the weather turned cool. Getting strong-willed 4-year-old Ryan ready for preschool ...
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Suburban mechanics struggle to extend life of carsNov 12, 2008 10:00 pm - As an auto mechanic, Dave Weiner gauges how the economy is doing by what his customers drive. One of his clients used to ride in style, leasing a new Lexus 400 every thr...
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Plan for 2009: Seize some stars, mind purse stringsNov 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Your planning process for 2009 could be easy: Pull the covers up and stay in bed. Or, if you're more of a fighter, here from other business owners are several practical ...
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Custom handbag company expands to LisleNov 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Mary Ellen Middleton and her daughter expanded their home-based custom handbag manufacturing company to a location in Lisle. Oney Designs now operates at 5403 Patton Dr...
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Collegiate sportswear store makes the gradeNov 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Neil Rubenstein got the idea for his growing business during a family vacation to Toronto. Rubenstein's two sons, about 11 and 15 at the time, wanted to stop in Ann Arbo...
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The Latest Crave plans grand openingNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - GENEVA - The Latest Crave Cupcake Shop is hosting a grand opening event at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. The business operates at Berry House Shops at 227 S. Third St. in Ge...
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Think retail is difficult? E-tailing may be tougherNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Retailing is difficult enough. E-tailing, or selling on the Internet, may be even tougher. In addition to such basic retail issues as the right product and the right pr...
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Play N Trade hits in AuroraNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - A fast- growing video game franchise recently opened its first suburban store. Play N Trade, recently launched a store in Aurora at 1460 N. Orchard Road, Suite 102, nea...
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Slow economy sparks opening of resale shopNov 04, 2008 10:00 pm - The troubling economy and Rachel Newby's personal shopping experience drove her to launch a resale shop in Wauconda. Kinder Closet Resale operates at 551 W. Liberty, nea...
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Consumers closing their wallets
Oct 31, 2008 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - After slashing their spending in September as the financial meltdown intensified, shoppers went into full retreat in October, spooked by rising layoffs and sh...