Business Columns
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Business that bouncesOct 25, 2007 11:00 pm - You won't hear any cries of "don't jump on that" from Gina Metallo. After all, her business is all about jumping -- and that includes adults. Metallo and her partner, ...
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Dog walker gets inventiveOct 25, 2007 11:00 pm - Over the years, we've been forced to become more cognizant of picking up after our pets. While walking your furry friend, a bag is usually in one hand and the leash in t...
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Mundelein business helps one-on-one networkingOct 25, 2007 11:00 pm - A new Mundelein business is designed to make business networking easier. When participating in networking events, it's often tough to get up in front of people to talk a...
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Foreign currency CDs are availableOct 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. With the euro so high, is it still a worthwhile investment to buy euros? If not, any other recommended currencies as part of a retirement portfolio's international bo...
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Survey results can mislead as to ways blacks do investOct 23, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- For 10 years, Ariel Mutual Funds and Charles Schwab have issued an annual report on the saving and investing habits of middle- and upper-income blacks. The...
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Counselor specializes in many hidden ailments like chronic fatigueOct 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Helena Madsen made a career change about three years ago to help people suffering with disabilities that often go under the radar. Madsen, a resident of Gilberts, has fo...
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It may be wise to divide your financial servicesOct 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Today, ask this question about the financial services you receive: How much is that in dollars? The answer can be unnerving. A percentage charge like 1 percent or 2 perc...
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Growing fashion accessory business expands with Naperville boutiqueOct 22, 2007 11:00 pm - It's all about the accessories for Naperville business owner Tracy Paulson. Paulson started Creating Your Style from her home three years ago. The company focused on sel...
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Traveling seamstress alters the tailoring business with house callsOct 22, 2007 11:00 pm - A Barrington business owner pinned down an easy way for clients to have their clothes altered. Mindy Trisko operates The Stitch Fairy, a delivery tailor service. Trisko...
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Ad expert focuses on branding, the InternetOct 21, 2007 11:00 pm - Bob Killian is an ad guy who's more than willing to share his thoughts, especially when the topics involve branding and the Internet. How much his thoughts matter depend...