Business Columns
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Marketing executive starts online Home School Inc.Mar 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Web-based Home School Inc. in Des Plaines is gearing up for expansion. The company's Web site, www.home-school-inc.com, has garnered 20,000 registered users and about 40...
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Trainer focuses on body and mind at BeWell Fitness in LibertyvilleMar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Ben Wellenbach's business goal involves helping clients perform better, whether it's on the athletic field or at home raising a family. The entrepreneur recently opened ...
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For decades, Olmstead's TV tunes into same successful formulaMar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Gene Olmstead sees an opportunity every time someone walks through the doors of his downtown Batavia shop. But it's not just another sale he sees. "Every new customers i...
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Clean Coffee & Smoothies offers more natural ingredientsMar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Brian Smith is offering a healthier alternative at his new shop, Clean Coffee & Smoothies in Glen Ellyn. The shop at 546 Crescent Blvd. offers organic, fair trade coffee...
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One good step always is paying down debtMar 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I read your article "Hard Work Doesn't Pay," and I agree. I also believe Corporate America will use you, abuse you and show you the door when they are done with you. ...
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One phone call can eliminate all your cold-calling obstaclesMar 05, 2008 10:00 pm - You could find your prospects list; think about what to say if you manage to reach someone; make a phone call or two; get shunted to voice mail or stopped by the gatekee...
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What 'financial adviser' means about 95 percent of the timeMar 03, 2008 10:00 pm - "My financial adviser says that I should …" That may be the most common phrase in all the reader mail I receive. The suggestion may be about mutual funds, stocks or bond...
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Glendale Heights printer excels at labelsMar 03, 2008 10:00 pm - Ken Harvanek started printing labels in his garage for small cosmetic companies more than 30 years ago. Working from his Glendale Heights home at night, he started out w...
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Long Grove shop celebrates BrazilMar 03, 2008 10:00 pm - A Libertyville woman is bringing a piece of Brazil to Long Grove. Casa Brasil, at 249 Robert Parker Coffin Road, has everything from handcrafted jewelry to environmental...
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T-Mobile takes a shot at home phonesMar 01, 2008 10:00 pm - The poor landline home phone is getting less and less respect. Increasing numbers of people don't even have traditional landline phone service anymore. These folks prefe...