Business Columns
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Algonquin's Day Go Dogs inspired by Gene & Jude'sFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - There's a new hot dog joint along the Randall Road corridor. And if you've ever been to Gene & Jude's in River Grove, it may seem a little familiar with you. Owners Rich...
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'The Artist' a real-life daily drama on streets of GenevaFeb 27, 2012 10:00 pm - During this recession, lots of storefronts sport signs of desperation, with messages such as "50 percent off" or "Everything Must Go!" Look in the storefront window of...
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Suburban women entrepreneurs seek to clean up with new businessFeb 27, 2012 5:00 am - Two suburban women were in search of making their lives simpler and less cluttered and ended up creating a business. Mary Beth Wright of St. Charles and Donelle Duva...
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Successful entrepreneur shares start-up adviceFeb 27, 2012 4:00 am - Tom Walter opened his first business, a hot dog emporium named Tasty Pup, 41 years ago in Niles. He since has started-up 28 other businesses and acquired three more. Mos...
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Handling culture, language clash in the officeFeb 26, 2012 6:03 am - Q: How should I handle a situation in a government office where the supervisor (a Latino) will speak to Spanish-speaking contractors in Spanish in the office? None o...
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New online service helps home sellers, real estate prosFeb 22, 2012 11:00 pm - Homeowners and real estate professionals seeking to sell homes around the suburbs have a new online resource that tracks sales and incorporates social media, such as Lin...
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Aurora dancer helps kids, even those who cannot payFeb 20, 2012 5:00 am - Lynn Kuti of Aurora has studied ballet and dance under masters from the Russian Ballet, the Joffrey Ballet, and even the June Taylor Dancers, but her passion focuses...
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How to get your business ready for better timesFeb 19, 2012 11:00 pm - Climbing out of a recession should be more fun than falling into one. However, getting your business ready for what may be modestly better times ahead isn’t an easy tas...
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Elmhurst native keeps trade magazine alive and healthyFeb 19, 2012 11:00 pm - It's satisfying for Elmhurst native Maureen Slocum to stand in her office that overlooks the downtown of the community where she grew up and continues to live. Slocum is...
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What to do when all the jobs are goneFeb 19, 2012 6:00 am - Q: Living where even the menial jobs have dried up, and last work reference asked to stop being used as a reference. What options are left? A: As I see it, you h...