This past week was Earth Week, and were all supposed to spend all seven saving the planet. Earth Week, going green, carbon credits, LEED certified, it can all be a bit daunting. The Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel discussion this past... »
Responsiveness, where do you rank? I am the first to admit I'm not always the best at getting back to people in a timely fashion. It is not for lack of wanting to respond. I have the best of intentions and often have the note or email written in my hea... »
For many entrepreneurs, taking a business online is a daunting task. However, having an online presence where customers can interact with your company and purchase items or services is essential to the health of the business. Some of the businesses I s... »
Sometimes we all need a little push to do what we know we should do in our businesses. It is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day running of a business and not make time for guiding it. I used to hear a lot of “this is how I have always done it” fro... »
Meals from McDonald's will no longer include "pink slime," an ammonium hydroxide solution used to kill bacteria. The Oak Brook, Ill.-based fast food chain said it would no longer use the controversial additive — which is approved by the U.S. Department... »
The economy -- that hateful vampire that's sapping everyone's jobs, resources and ability to enjoy life -- has claimed another local victim: Long Grove's Apple Haus has been done in, and, thus, historic downtown Long Grove is losing a bit of its histor... »
There are so many clichéd phrases that can be bandied about when discussing the gap between major chains and mom-and-pop chains. David's clash against Goliath is perhaps the most popular one, since it gets across the seemingly insurmountable and imposs... »
