Jim Kendall
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Consultant scores with different approach, MBA outreachAug 13, 2017 1:00 am - Paul Vragel has a different approach to consulting: He listens to the employees who do the work at the businesses where Vragel has been brought in to solve a problem. Th...
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Business accelerators become hot ideasAug 06, 2017 1:00 am - This is an interesting time to own a small business, especially a start-up. • Naperville's North Central College is roughly 18 months into ConVerge, a college-created bu...
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The bank said 'No.' Now what?Jul 30, 2017 1:00 am - You have options, even if the bank turned down your loan request: • Your sister's wealthy husband, if you're sure you want to do business in the family - with your broth...
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Is law firm 'merger' a model for others?Jul 24, 2017 1:00 am - Founded in 1868 and once a fixture in the Kane County legal community, Elgin law firm Brady & Jensen LLP is no more: One week ago today, five of the firm's six attorneys...
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Why entrepreneur is selling his business. AgainJul 10, 2017 1:00 am - Charles Evans is selling his printing business - for the second time in two years. He's also put the building that houses - or, more correctly, housed - the business on ...
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Cyber security moves to the C-suiteJul 03, 2017 1:00 am - You know the situation has worsened when George Vroustouris talks about social engineering and the need for C-suite leadership to combat what has morphed from certainly ...
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The list: Business insurance you should considerJun 26, 2017 1:00 am - Understanding business insurance can be almost as much fun as figuring out the apps on your new cellphone, except that proper insurance coverages ultimately could matter...
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Is vacation a good time to plan business' transition?Jun 18, 2017 1:00 am - Even with back-to-school dates earlier than ever in many communities, there's still time to get a few weeks away with the family. Besides, a couple of weeks might give y...
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Context will help today's thinkers thinkJun 11, 2017 1:00 am - Kathy Graham must have one heck of a view from her workplace hangout near the top of one of Chicago's iconic skyscrapers: Principal of The HQ Companies Inc., a four-comp...
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It's time to explore new IT ideasJun 04, 2017 1:00 am - There's nothing wrong with a little fantasy, especially when it comes to exploring where you and your business' IT system might go in the next 12-24 months. Before we ge...