Business Columns
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The gold standardFeb 09, 2008 10:00 pm - If you're planning to charm your valentine with gold jewelry this week, expect to pay more or settle for less. With prices for the precious metal hitting record-high lev...
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Spinning hard drive will soon be extinctFeb 09, 2008 10:00 pm - The hard-disk drive is so common that most computer users take it for granted as a natural part of a personal computer. But now, the hard drive has a challenger for its ...
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Motorola unveils network that carries video bloggingFeb 09, 2008 10:00 pm - Video blogging soon could reach the next generation in the Chicago area. It could go high definition. Motorola Inc. demonstrated the ability of its new Long Term Evoluti...
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Computer 'doctor' adds refill procedures to his resumeFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Husband-and-wife team Dave and Sherry Besser recently started a double business that marries computers with recycling. The Refill Stop focuses on refilling ink cartridge...
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Geneva family's spice empire growsFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Walk into the shop at 577 S. Third St. in downtown Geneva and the smell hits you right away. "This is wonderful," a customer exclaimed on a recent day as she browsed thr...
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Don't wait to long if your business needs a turnaround specialistFeb 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Chances are you don't even know a turnaround specialist. But if the day comes when you should call one, there are at least two things you should know: Most turnaround sp...
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There is no easy cure for Nest-Egg AnxietyFeb 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I retired at age 60 with a package. That was 13 months ago. As the package dwindles, I wonder if I should go back to work. Ugh! I have about $900,000. It is about 21 ...
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Author says 'cheapskate' isn't always an insultFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- With so much bad economic news coming out almost daily, you may be feeling overwhelmed. You may feel there's nothing you can do to prevent your own househo...
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First area Goin' Postal shipping services franchise opensFeb 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Irene Robinson recently opened the first Goin' Postal franchise in this area. Robinson offers UPS, FedEx, DHL and postal services at 124 W. Northwest Hwy., near the Euro...
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G. Angel Plumbing expands in DuPage with Mr. Rooter franchiseFeb 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Gainsey and Karen Angel have expanded their family-operated plumbing company. The family has operated G. Angel Sewer Service Inc. for the past 45 years, doing business i...