Business Columns
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Illinois’ current sales tax system does not reflect a modern economyMar 26, 2025 9:23 am - Tax policy is a deeply misunderstood topic. In general, most people believe that “conservative” states levy fewer taxes than states with more “left-leaning” leadership.
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The power of feedback — both positive and negativeMar 19, 2025 9:26 am - Every month during HR Source’s all-hands-on-deck, in-person Team Collaboration Day, we set time aside to share feedback from our members (i.e., customers) as well as give personal shout-outs to our co-workers.
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Pritzker’s budget sleight of hand ignores Illinois’ fiscal problemsMar 15, 2025 1:01 pm - While Gov. JB Pritzker points fingers at Washington, D.C., as the source of Illinois’ problems, his budgeting tells a different story, says Matt Paprocki, president/CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute.
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Business owners should play the local connection for growthMar 08, 2025 1:45 pm - Many businesses have a hidden advantage that they often overlook: the power of playing the “local card.”
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5 years since COVID: Here’s how the restaurant industry has changed for businesses, consumersMar 05, 2025 9:41 am - Consumers have seen a lot of changes in the restaurant industry since COVID hit five years ago.
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SBAC aims to champion a robust small business agendaMar 01, 2025 1:20 pm - The latest data from the U.S. Small Business Administration shows that more than 97% of Illinois businesses have fewer than 20 employees. These small businesses are the backbone of our economy, fostering economic development and supporting local communities throughout our state.
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Tariffs could adversely affect Illinois’ businesses and familiesFeb 22, 2025 1:02 pm - A tariff is simply a sales tax on items brought into the United States from other countries. They are paid by companies that purchase the imports, who proceed to pass on the costs to consumers in the form of higher prices.
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Illinois leaders: Stop pushing for big government, start helping small businessesFeb 15, 2025 1:17 pm - Having access to meaningful work is one of the most important factors for families deciding where to plant roots. But since the onset of the pandemic, it’s been increasingly hard to find work in Illinois.
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Show them love in February, and every dayFeb 13, 2025 2:01 pm - Perhaps the concept of love is too strong of a word for how small business marketers feel about their clients, customers and peer professionals.
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BBB encourages businesses to recognize the impact of positive customer reviewsFeb 08, 2025 2:07 pm - Positive reviews can significantly contribute to building a business’ reputation and attracting new customers who consider authentic looking reviews more influential than paid advertising.