Jim Kendall
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Leader says SBDCs should be part of business owner’s teamDec 10, 2012 4:36 am - Dave Gay hasn’t started packing yet: He doesn’t retire from his position as manager of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at College of DuPage until June 1. ...
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Developing a stage presence can help you sell an ideaDec 03, 2012 5:00 am - Jeanie Carter teaches stage presence — a potentially important difference-maker as you walk confidently to the podium, shake the hand of the individual who introduced yo...
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Mobile devices give small businesses IT optionsNov 26, 2012 6:54 am - You know that fourth quarter tax-planning conversation you have each year with your CPA? Dave Davenport thinks you should have a similar talk with your IT provider. “Sta...
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Is being a franchisee better than being independent?Nov 19, 2012 5:00 am - Rita Garry asks the question every time: Can you make more money investing in your own business rather than in a franchise? “Nine out of 10 choose the franchise model,” ...
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Stay home one day. See how staff respondsNov 12, 2012 5:00 am - Do-it-yourself thoughts to share while waiting for the last leaf to fall from the tree: Ÿ The little things count, especially in holiday retailing. Target, Nordstrom and...
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Atypical promotional approach works for search firmNov 05, 2012 6:00 am - Like most of us, Russ Riendeau is a small-business owner, senior partner at East Wing Group Inc., a retained search firm in Barrington. But Riendeau doesn’t do things li...
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Will end-of-year business tax moves matter?Oct 29, 2012 9:52 am - First, keep in mind that there really is no one-size-fits-all solution to federal tax issues. If you haven’t done so lately, talk to your accountant. Second, if yours is...
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Palatine author shares e-publishing tips with business ownersOct 22, 2012 6:00 am - A book that brings instant credibility to you and your business can be an extremely effective marketing tool. Just ask Russ Riendeau, head of East Wing Group Inc., a Bar...
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Transportation company opts for help picking advisory boardOct 15, 2012 6:00 am - A bit more than two years back, Bruce Gillilan, Simmons Engineering Corp. president, created his own advisory board, a mix of outsiders and senior staff. The board works...
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Manufacturer’s advisory board could be your blueprintOct 08, 2012 6:00 am - Thinking about an advisory board? The one at Simmons Engineering Corp., a privately held, Wheeling-headquartered manufacturer of cutting blades, could be the model to co...