Business Columns
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The lesson in the relentless positivity of Chicago Cubs manager Joe MaddonOct 27, 2016 1:00 am - Chicago Cubs skipper Joe Maddon did not sound like a guy whose team had just gotten clobbered in its first World Series game in 71 years by a score of 6-0 Tuesday night....
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Lisle financial adviser fine tunes business operationOct 26, 2016 1:00 am - Jeffery Harper's mission is to assist in orchestrating the financial future of the clients through his business, Opus Wealth Management. The name of the growing Lisle f...
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How small businesses can help solve homeless problemsOct 24, 2016 5:00 am - "Look, Bill. The Swansons - she has that CPA firm in Glenview - have added something to our group's monthly dinner party." "What's up? Do we have to bring our own food t...
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Pharma's new exec takes flight for quick transportationOct 24, 2016 5:00 am - Rick Munschauer is a neurologist who also worked in academia and other roles with pharmacy companies before becoming vice president and chief medical officer of Northbro...
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Nordstrom Rack opens Thursday in AlgonquinOct 23, 2016 11:00 pm - The new Nordstrom Rack store along the Randall Road corridor in Algonquin is celebrating its grand opening early Thursday morning. The public is invited to join in on th...
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New overtime rule probably applies to your small businessOct 23, 2016 7:17 am - Q: Regarding the new overtime pay rule that goes into effect on Dec. 1: Does this rule apply to businesses with fewer than 75 employees? A: This question appeared in my ...
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What should you be getting paid? New salary tool could help you find outOct 23, 2016 7:16 am - Salary transparency has been a big buzzword in recent years. President Barack Obama signed an executive order that bans federal contractors from retaliating against work...
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Why it makes sense to defer Social Security benefitsOct 23, 2016 1:00 am - Q: One of your columns using death-risk adjustments hit close to something I have been considering as my wife and I get closer to Social Security age. The common wisdom ...
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How small businesses can help solve homeless problemsOct 20, 2016 1:00 am - "Look, Bill. The Swansons - she has that CPA firm in Glenview - have added something to our group's monthly dinner party." "What's up? Do we have to bring our own food t...
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October a busy month for Costume and Magic Trick Shop in South ElginOct 16, 2016 11:00 pm - Tucked between the bigger box costume and party stores up and down the Randall Road corridor is a small, locally owned shop that's in the midst of its busiest time of th...