Business Columns
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The value of we: Social listening, authenticity and communityDec 22, 2025 12:00 pm - What makes Reddit different right now and why should small business marketers care about this channel?
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Illinois politicians finally gave business some breaks in 2025Dec 20, 2025 12:03 pm - State lawmakers and local leaders avoided taxes and cut regulations in 2025 to improve the state’s business climate, reduce costs and signal that job creators matter.
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Do newly elected condo board members assume their positions immediately?Dec 17, 2025 10:28 am - Our condominium board recently held annual elections. Do the new board members take their board positions immediately or do they have to wait until the next scheduled meeting?
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Ready for a fresh start? 2025 has taken a toll on managersDec 17, 2025 8:24 am - When comparing notes with others in management positions, I find they share similar feelings about the toll 2025 has taken. The combination of political, economic, technological, and competitive challenges has led to an increased workload and complex decisions.
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What to do with a flooded crawlspaceDec 16, 2025 2:48 pm - Home inspector Barry Stone advises a homeowner on how to handle a flooded crawlspace.
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A business plan as a blueprint for successDec 13, 2025 1:13 pm - When the holiday sales and activities wind down, a great way to improve revenues and odds of success is to spend valuable time creating or updating your business plan.
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Can condo association charge for copies of documents?Dec 09, 2025 4:48 pm - I recently requested copies of our condominium association’s monthly financial statement. My request was initially denied, then they said I’d have to pay $10 for the two-page document.
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Buyers demand new roof from sellersDec 09, 2025 6:15 am - Before we sold our house, I repaired a roof leak. The home inspector did not find any problems with the roof. But after the buyers moved in, two roof leaks occurred. Now they want us to pay for a new roof.
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Time for politicians to deal with property taxesDec 06, 2025 1:06 pm - Illinois businesses and homeowners have paid excessive property taxes far too long. Politicians recognize the problem, and shortly after Gov. JB Pritzker took office, he assembled a large legislative task force to analyze the situation and make recommendations. However, little has been accomplished since that time.
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Contracts for common element repairs must be approved by board majorityDec 03, 2025 1:40 pm - One of our condo board officers directs the manager to sign agreements with contractors to perform repairs to the common elements without prior notification to the other board members or a formal board approval.