Business Columns
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O'Donnell: Inconvenient NFL history indicates “Hard Knocks” really can be a dragJul 28, 2024 10:47 am - DESPITE THE STRONG SUGGESTION of George McCaskey, the sports gods have yet to officially proclaim that “Hard Knocks” is a curse. But the Bears chairman may have been ...
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BBB tips to cutting costs for businessJul 28, 2024 5:52 am - When the topic of cost reduction arises in business discussions, it may conjure images of workforce downsizing. However, it’s important to recognize that small businesse...
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The cost of a ‘free’ basket of chips at your favorite Mexican restaurantJul 24, 2024 8:43 am - I’m starting to lose patience with guests whose constant whining is that “prices are going up” and “I don’t get anything for free anymore.” These are guests I would like to talk to directly and find out where they are getting their free gas and where they are shopping at stores that still have 2019 prices.
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The Corporate Transparency Act and its impact on commercial real estate associations — are you covered?Jul 21, 2024 5:42 am - You may have heard recent talk about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which went into effect Jan. 1, 2024, that requires Beneficial Ownership Information reporting f...
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The small business community’s crucial role in shaping politicsJul 21, 2024 5:32 am - Elections often are abrasive, divisive, and uncivil, but clearly we are in uncharted waters. Hyperbole is off the charts and name-calling has been normalized. Politician...
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Lessons in humility: Vulnerability makes for stronger leadersJul 17, 2024 8:59 am - My daughter recently was promoted into a management role for the first time. Within days of assuming her new duties she called to vent about the problems she was facing....
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Everything you need to know about Small Business Administration loansJul 15, 2024 1:34 pm - With interest rates and the cost of borrowing so high, many small businesses are finding it harder to get financing as banks pay greater scrutiny toward their ability to ...
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BBB advisory: Navigating back-to-school deals amid scammers’ paradiseJul 14, 2024 5:18 am - Many consumers plan their back-to-school shopping around retail holidays, Prime Days and Labor Day sales. As a proactive measure, that’s a great plan, especially if your...
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Manzo: Motor fuel tax adjustment is paying dividendsJul 14, 2024 5:13 am - There has been a lot of media coverage lately about the annual inflation adjustment to Illinois’ motor fuel tax, which increased by 1.5 cents per gallon on July 1. But i...
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Choosing good over evil: The changing face of advertisingJul 10, 2024 10:28 am - When we were kids, we often watched cartoons where the central character had to choose a good or evil path. In that moment, choosing to make the right choice and pursuin...