Jim Kendall
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High on your planning list: 2018 taxesJan 29, 2018 4:00 am - The first step, of course, is to gather and sort the papers, plug in whatever numbers are required, and get your business' 2017 data to your tax preparer. Then, says Gre...
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Entrepreneurship: Hard work but fun, tooJan 22, 2018 4:00 am - Entrepreneurs never run out of things to do. Whether that's a good thing depends very much on individual circumstances. For many of us, however, the planning, creating a...
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You bought a book store? Are you crazy?Jan 15, 2018 4:00 am - Probably not, which is good news for friends and acquaintances of Shannon Burgess and Gail Dickson. On Jan. 1, the two became co-owners of Glen Ellyn's venerable The Boo...
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Harassment issues require serious approachJan 07, 2018 1:00 am - "The key is to take every report seriously and not prejudge the situation," says Brian LaFratta. That's because the initial report "often is the tip of the iceberg, an u...
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Best strategic plans are based on logicJan 01, 2018 5:00 am - The combination of strategy and logic that have led to success at Elmhurst-based iMotorsports Inc. reflects an approach to business planning that might be worth consider...
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Digital marketing: Boon or bane?Dec 18, 2017 5:00 am - Next year is the Year of Social Media Marketing. Or so says a summary of Infusionsoft's 2018 Small Business Marketing Trends Report. Infusionsoft is a Chandler, AZ compa...
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Trade group membership can bring benefitsDec 11, 2017 5:00 am - There is, or should be, value to be gained by joining an industry trade group, although simply paying dues and showing up at the monthly luncheon won't bring much benefi...
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Time to squeeze in a little planningDec 04, 2017 5:00 am - So who has time to think about next year? Whichever holiday you celebrate, there are gifts to buy, wrap and hide in the closet; parties to attend and maybe host - perhap...
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Give your IT system a giftNov 27, 2017 5:00 am - Whatever holiday you celebrate, the season is about here. And while the thought of giving a gift to your IT system may be a bit of a stretch, the ideas that two knowledg...
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Food business success: More than kitchen, recipesNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - Grandma's soup? A customer favorite, a great way to start a meal at your new restaurant. Mom's pies? Terrific finish. Diners are beginning to ask if they can order whole...