Business Columns
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Musings on the side hustleOct 16, 2024 10:54 am - Is it simply a coincidence that the term “side hustle” is being utilized more often these days? After a little bit of research and some reflection, my short answer is no. The side hustle seems to be trending for an array of reasons.
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BBB alert: Beware of Medicare scammers during open enrollmentOct 15, 2024 10:33 am - As Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, the Better Business Bureau urges those eligible to stay vigilant against potential scams.
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Frustrated with your boss? Blame inflation.Oct 13, 2024 6:00 am - As a general matter, workers hate asking for a raise. It’s time-consuming, awkward and even risky. Should you shop around for an outside offer to gain leverage? What’s t...
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Small business owners especially susceptible on cybersecurityOct 13, 2024 4:45 am - By following these tips, you can significantly reduce the risk of cyberattacks and protect your small business.
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BBB warns of hurricane relief scammers as two epic storms cause devastationOct 13, 2024 4:30 am - Watch out for unsolicited calls, texts or emails asking for hurricane relief donations. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns these could be fake as con artists capital...
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Restaurant tipping is not what you thinkOct 09, 2024 9:45 am - Sometimes you tip at a restaurant, sometimes you give a gratuity and more and more you’re paying a service charge. What happens to that money?
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Simon: The rhythm of resilienceOct 08, 2024 11:21 am - This year has been hard.Once I wrote that line, it read as overly dramatic. That sentiment indicates extreme loss, maybe of health or a loved one. It is an overstatement for what this year has been like. Let me try again. How about … This year has been a gift.
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Time running out for lawmakers to address public transit fiscal cliffOct 06, 2024 7:00 am - Efficient, accessible, and safe public transportation is essential to a robust Illinois economy. Our public transit systems connect workers to jobs, bring customers to co...
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‘We figured it was a good spot’: Location is key for coffee shop successOct 03, 2024 10:13 am - It takes careful thought to determine where you might want to open a coffee shop these days, and Jackie Anonales and her partners Maya Nieves and Violet A. Galindo did just that in opening Café del Sol two months ago in North Aurora.
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BBB alert: Advice on Hurricane Helene relief donationsOct 03, 2024 9:40 am - If you're looking to support charities involved in Hurricane Helene relief efforts, the Better Business Bureau advises donating to well-established disaster relief organi...