Business Columns
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Why occupational licensing reform can boost Illinois businessNov 24, 2024 6:00 am - In Illinois, nearly 1 in 4 workers requires an occupational license to perform more than 100 different professions. With one of the most restrictive licensing systems in the country, Illinois has lost 135,000 jobs and $15 billion in economic activity.
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Leveraging technology to safeguard your business from fraudNov 24, 2024 6:00 am - In an increasingly digital world, being tech-savvy no longer is a luxury — it’s a necessity.
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Self-care necessary this holiday season to recharge for 2025Nov 20, 2024 9:25 am - Maybe it’s time to slow down, press pause, unplug, check out, and make time, space, and a little peace acceptable. Perhaps we need to communicate more clearly regarding our personal capacity. If we don’t let others know, they probably assume we have more time and energy than we really do.
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Even more changes coming our way in hospitalityNov 13, 2024 10:47 am - Since COVID, technology in the restaurant industry has moved at lighting speed. I believe the changes we have seen would have been years in the making if we did not experience COVID.
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Invest in your business culture for greater successNov 10, 2024 6:00 am - Creating a company culture that promotes employee empowerment is crucial for your small business, regardless of size. By doing so, you can uplift morale, enhance productivity, reduce recruitment expenses, and foster employee loyalty.
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BBB alert: Time to check your credit reportNov 03, 2024 6:00 am - As daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. today (Nov. 3), and we set our clocks back one hour, the Better Business Bureau urges everyone to take this opportunity to check their credit report. It’s a simple and free process.
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November is ‘Thank a Business Month’Oct 30, 2024 9:47 am - As we enter the busiest shopping season of the year, it’s a great time to thank a business. The Better Business Bureau suggests customers give a nod of support and thanks to trusted businesses with great products, customer service, and community involvement.
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BBB Halloween alert: Be cautious when shopping at pop-up storesOct 27, 2024 5:14 am - As Halloween approaches, pop-up stores selling costumes, decorations, and candy seem to materialize overnight. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to be cautious when shopping at these temporary stores.
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Call it farmhouse, country or cottage: How a Geneva home decor store has evolved over 33 yearsOct 26, 2024 11:48 am - Country Naturals, a home decor store in Geneva, has evolved with the trends over the 33 years it has been open.
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How ‘millionaire’s tax’ ballot question hides a business tax hikeOct 20, 2024 6:02 am - The proposed tax promises property tax relief by hitting millionaires. But “millionaires” in Illinois more often than not are entrepreneurs, S-corps, partnerships, LLCs, farmers and sole proprietors.