Business Columns
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How to protect your business from hackersJun 09, 2014 1:00 am - Apparently there's no such thing as being too small a business to be hacked. A small suburban business that shall remain unnamed discovered that its access to its own...
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Career Coach: What's the real message of a graduation speech?Jun 08, 2014 6:30 am - During this time of the year, it is common to hear speeches at various commencement ceremonies - whether for high school or college graduations or other graduate schools...
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Work Advice: Should you share psychiatrist info?Jun 08, 2014 6:19 am - Q: I recently interviewed an applicant for a food service position for a residential facility. When reviewing availability for various shifts, the applicant mentioned th...
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Hearing aid offers remote control via iPhoneJun 05, 2014 1:01 am - If you have hearing loss, you likely know what it's like to use your fingers to manually adjust a tiny dial on a hearing aid. Yet, as technology advances, so do the feat...
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Radio move from WGN fouls up 'Go, Cubs, Go' anthemJun 04, 2014 1:00 am - Cubs fans are used to the team announcing big changes that really don't change a thing. When the Chicago Tribune bought the Cubs in 1981, change was promised. Folks said...
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Naperville architect designer helps Navajo in UtahJun 02, 2014 1:01 am - Bruce George, president of Naperville-based Charles Vincent George Architects, has been a part of many residential, commercial and other building projects nationwide. Lo...
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New Arlington Hts. store owner started as stock boy 26 years agoJun 02, 2014 1:00 am - When the ownership of Sherwin Ace Hardware in Arlington Heights — located at Campbell Street and Wilke Road — changed hands in January, former owner Bob Ward of Arlingto...
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Decision to move business 'was not easy,' partner saysJun 02, 2014 1:00 am - There are certain steps common to most business moves. • Determine whether a move is needed. • If it's time to move, find new space. If you're iMotorsports Inc., find...
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Career Coach Q&A: When the boss is the problemJun 01, 2014 6:42 am - Gossipy boss Q: Very small office. No HR dept. We have a huge gossip in our office who is creating a hostile work environment by talking about [medical issues], who...
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Work Advice: Gimme a break, or at least pay me for itJun 01, 2014 6:35 am - Q: I am a security officer at a private hospital, on hourly wage. I was told my hours would be from 10 p.m. until 6:30 a.m. - eight hours with a half-hour lunch - but th...