Business Columns
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Winter tires best on performance carsOct 30, 2016 6:01 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I have a BMW rear-wheel drive car and last year I really struggled to drive the car when the roads got snowy. It was actually scary to drive becaus...
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Dance skills need work? Call the dentistOct 30, 2016 1:00 am - Uncomfortable when everyone else at the wedding heads to the dance floor while you sit at the table and try to avoid your spouse's c'mon-let's-dance stare? Do you avoid ...
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Who doesn't need Social Security? Maybe 3 percent of householdsOct 30, 2016 1:00 am - Q: In a recent column you described Social Security as "the big Kahuna." You declared that "even the affluent need Social Security." Further in the column, you qualify t...
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University sets course to connect students with big data jobsOct 28, 2016 1:00 am - Big data is the big thing, indeed. As an industry, information management, storage and analysis had blossomed as business has become more comfortable handling its data ...
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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 ...