Business Columns
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Bloomin' Books provide personal storiesFeb 09, 2010 10:00 pm - A love for reading and a background as a substitute teacher are the drive behind Beverly Bloom's business. Bloom is the owner of Bloomin' Books, a Buffalo Grove business...
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Could Moto's Android go the way of Razr? Analysts hope notFeb 04, 2010 10:00 pm - Schaumburg-based Motorola Inc. this week unveiled another in its new portfolio of Google Android smartphones. This one was called Devour, featuring a touch screen, a key...
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Ready stews thriving in the MidwestFeb 04, 2010 10:00 pm - Esther Tongo's stew sauce, which she grew up eating in Nigeria, is popping up on store shelves at major retailers including Jewel and Dominick's. It took about eight ye...
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Geneva's Viking Office Supply closing after more than 30 yearsFeb 04, 2010 10:00 pm - He did it for the love of his city, but it didn't hurt his business brand when Weldon Johnson walked the Swedish Days parade in his Viking costume. After all, his Viking...
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Owner selling business still retains some controlFeb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - Charles Evans is selling his North suburban strategic management consulting firm to an inside management team, but the deal gives Evans significant "butt-in" control dur...
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Coupon site ties in social networking to get you the dealsJan 28, 2010 10:00 pm - Northbrook-based FlyCoupon.com launched Thursday and encourages consumers to spread the word about its deals via Facebook and Twitter. The money they save could depend o...
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New owners take over at Lakeside InnJan 28, 2010 10:00 pm - New owners recently took over at Lakeside Inn & Tavern, a business that operates in a building constructed more than 160 years ago in Wauconda. The quaint building with...
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Plan for the loss of a key employee: youJan 27, 2010 10:00 pm - What will happen to your business if a key employee is struck down by a long-term disability - or, worse, dies? "Interesting question," responds Dave Kendle, an attorney...
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Moto's app store opens in ChinaJan 21, 2010 10:00 pm - Schaumburg-based Motorola Inc. is launching a new app store for its Android phones - in China. Called Zhi-Jian-Yuan, or Shop4Apps, the Motorola store allows Chinese owne...
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Gender differences raise sales issuesJan 20, 2010 10:00 pm - Whether you're in her office explaining why your company's widgets offer the best value, or she's buying paint at your hardware store or a sofa in your furniture store, ...