Business Columns
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Couple decides to open environmentally friendly dry cleanerAug 27, 2007 11:00 pm - A husband-and-wife team who has been in the dry cleaning industry for 25 years recently opened a new shop in Deer Park. Un Tae Chung and his wife, Jung Ok Chung, launche...
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State to expand online payment of business taxesAug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - The Illinois Department of Revenue is expected to announce expansion plans this fall for its electronic withholding tax filing program for businesses. Since the pilot pr...
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Dell model for small companies falls shortAug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Dell has been having a tough time lately. Once the widely admired leader among PC makers, it has lost its sales crown to Hewlett-Packard and has seen its once-legendary ...
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Independent contractors require you to follow rulesAug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - No one is putting on a full court press, but there are people interested in how you distinguish between independent contractors and employees. Mostly, those people are l...
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'Bodywear' involves helping women look their bestAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Heide Olson, an Essential Bodywear consultant, is known as "the bra lady." Olson is part of a growing company that helps women purchase comfortable bras and shapewear. S...
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Empire Beauty School opens third suburban teaching salonAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - One of the oldest and largest cosmetology schools continues to expand in this area. Empire Beauty School opened at the former Hanover Park School of Cosmetology, 1166 W....
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Music teachers create tale to make lessons funAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Two local teachers -- with the help of a wise old owl, a young boy named Leonardo and some musical instruments -- hope to instill a love for music in children. Grace Ba...
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Long-term care policy makes sense for someAug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. I am 60 years old. My financial adviser is strongly urging me to buy long-term care insurance (before September, when Genworth is raising its rates). My mortgage is ...
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Orchard Prime Meats owner to open Spanish tapas restaurantAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - A 20-year Cary business owner believes that in order to survive, it's essential to adapt to what the customer wants. Nick Dominico, owner of Orchard Prime Meats, is addi...
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Italian beef, chicken parmesan spice up menu at Gratzie PizzeriaAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - During the eight months that Gratzie Pizzeria has been open in Hanover Park, customers are finding it offers much more than Chicago-style pizza. Sandwiches, homemade sou...