Business Columns
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Lake Zurich experts take a look at latest consumer trendsJan 05, 2011 10:00 pm - More mobility, more apps and more multimedia devices are likely to be in consumers' hands soon, judging by products unveiled this week, said two Lake Zurich-based expert...
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Local bookstores create success others can copyJan 04, 2011 10:00 pm - They don't wear blinders but neither are the owners of three independent suburban bookstores profiled here overly worried about competition — from either the big box boo...
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More mobile options for hot technology in new yearDec 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Viewing more TV programs on your mobile device, using smartphones to quickly pay for merchandise, and tags that will help you find items faster in stores are among the t...
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New Year's resolution: Close more salesDec 28, 2010 10:00 pm - If boosting sales tops your list of New Year's Business Resolutions, you might want to search out Stacia Skinner. She makes closing the sale easier by paying attention t...
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Economist sees winners, struggles in 2011Dec 22, 2010 10:00 pm - Think six months ahead. You'll be mowing the yard rather than shoveling the driveway. Conversations with your small-business peers will be — what? “I think small busines...
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Suburban dining discount site takes on GrouponDec 15, 2010 10:00 pm - BunchBite.com offers meal deals to help local charities
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Now's the time to plan for your firm's success in 2011Dec 14, 2010 10:00 pm - Halfway through December, you know how your business' year will wind up which makes this an ideal time to consider what it will take to make 2011 a better year. Here ar...
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Geneva Commons helping find homes for petsDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - The perfect Christmas gift will be available for adoption this weekend at Geneva Commons. Two area animal shelters, TAILS Humane Society in DeKalb and Animal Care League...
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Troubling times for condo ownersDec 08, 2010 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Tens of thousands of condominium unit owners around the country may not know it, but their ability to sell or refinance could be jeopardized by a rolling ...
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Comptia to continue Hall of Fame traditionDec 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Oakbrook Terrace-based Comptia, an association for information technology professionals, is starting a virtual IT Hall of Fame to honor innovators. The Hall of Fame will...