Business Columns
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Grandma-centric consignment store attracts moms of all agesJul 12, 2010 11:00 pm - A Mundelein woman started her resale business with grandmas in mind. The concept has grown to attract moms of all ages. Kristine Rickert came up with the idea to start ...
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Motorola, Apple sued over wireless tech patentJul 08, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- The patent-holding company that won a settlement of more than $600 million from the maker of the BlackBerry said Friday it has sued six other makers of phone...
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Local firms expect to boost IT spending, hiring later this yearJul 08, 2010 11:00 pm - While most of the economy has been waffling, technology appears to be a bright spot. Oakbrook Terrace-based Comptia (www.comptia.org), an association for technology prof...
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Consortium, newsletter offer helpful ideasJul 07, 2010 11:00 pm - If you're willing to accept that most business consultants pop up behind a podium or share their expertise in seminars because they're looking for new business - a perfe...
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Algonquin man steps into customizable sandal businessJul 07, 2010 11:00 pm - An Algonquin man recently left the corporate world to see if the small business scene fits. Using his eye for fashion and a desire for efficiency, Rishi Bhati launched a...
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Bella Caley boutique opens in NapervilleJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - After spending more than a dozen years working retail in Naperville, Cindy Meals decided it was time to break out on her own. About a month ago she opened Bella Caley, a...
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Suburban chambers to learn more about social networkingJul 01, 2010 11:00 pm - J.D. Gershbein of Vernon Hills is a self-proclaimed expert on LinkedIn. He'll tell you how to be use the social media site for business networking. He'll guide you on th...
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Startup nearly ready to start upJun 30, 2010 11:00 pm - Reluctant entrepreneurs who have decided that starting their own business must beat a never-ending job search will find Paul Chaudury's experience interesting. The good ...
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Control determines independent contractor statusJun 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Charlene Evans knew the thick envelope from IDES was bad news before she opened it. She was right, even though the payroll audit the letter announced eventually resulted...
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Apple-philes converge on suburban storesJun 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Despite high unemployment. Despite a tough economy. Despite high debt and foreclosures. The Apple-philes came out in force Thursday, forming lines for hours outside the ...