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Why Ambitious, Talented Young Individuals Fail
I’ve had three conversations on this topic last week and I decided, “Hey, I came up with some interesting points on this, so I’ll share it online.” It’s kinda nice being able to have practice versions of... Read »
Why Groupon Goods VP and GM Quitting May Not Indicate Much of Anything
The shake-ups at the daily-deal giant continue: Faisal Masud, Groupon’s VP and GM of Groupon Goods, will be leaving the company by the end of the month. Where he’s leaving for hasn’t yet been disclosed or... Read »
What to Do When Someone You Need to Impress Just Isn't That Into You
I got a call from a friend and former client. “I’m so bummed,” she said. It seems she just returned from a job interview where she and the CEO failed to ignite. “It’s an entrepreneurial company,” she said, “and... Read »
Social Media Strategies in the Aftermath of Disasters
Following tragic events like the Boston bombings, Newtown shooting, or Aurora massacre, it’s imperative to be mindful and cautious about how to react on your business’ social media accounts. But what is the most... Read »
How Social Media Can Boost Your SEO
Maybe I'm just behind the curve on this, but it wasn't until recently that I learned about how SEO and social media can work together. I'm not speaking so much to the actual practice of SEO, but I'm speaking... Read »
How 1871 Has Changed Chicago’s Startup World
There was a time when it seemed like Groupon and daily deals were Chicago and the startup world’s future. That has changed radically, certainly within the last year. As Groupon’s star has been waning, the notion... Read »
Why Encouraging Employees to Pull Stunts for Raises Will Backfire
Did you hear about the Brooklyn company, Rapid Realty, that offered its employees a 15 percent raise if they got a tattoo of the company logo somewhere on their bodies. Forty of the company’s 800 workers went... Read »
So How’s Groupon Doing?: The Post-Mason Report
It feels like two ice ages ago when Andrew Mason was fired in February by Groupon, the company he helped create and make so dang ubiquitous. But now, it’s three months later and what’s going on with Groupon? Read »
(Some) Stress is Good For You: Study
Not sure how entrepreneurs (or their spouses) will take this news, but University of California researchers have found that stress can actually be a “powerful and essential mediator of mammalian behavior.” In... Read »
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Spotlight: Guaranteed Rate
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CEO Spotlight: Enova's David Fisher
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Rahm Lauds Tech Incubator 1871
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Spring Clean Your Career
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Spotlight: Redbox Instant's Amy Gibby
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Ask an Owner: Work on Business, Not in Business
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Ask an Owner: Keep an Eye on the Money
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Ask an Owner: Have a Clear Branding, Marketing Strategy
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Ask an Owner: Why You Need to Delegate Tasks
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Ask An Owner: The Biggest Lesson Learned
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Ask an Owner: Share Your Idea
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Just One Drink: Chef Stephanie Izard
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Spotlight: Baird Capital Venture Partners
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Spotlight: Discover Card's Mike Boush
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CEO Spotlight: Threadless Founder Jake Nickell
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CEO Spotlight: kCura's Andrew Sieja
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Spotlight: Sertifi's John and Nick Stojka
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Pets
Some officials have estimated the City of Chicago's dog population to be somewhere around 500,000. Add in all the cats, fish and birds and you've got yourself an industry just begging -- and barking -- to be...
Fashion
There are plenty of questions for a fledgling fashionista to answer. Never fear: We've got the goods.
Marketing
Good luck making a dent in the public conscience if you don't have marketing and branding plan to get your message out.
Food Business
Experts say 90 percent of new restaurants fail in their first year of operation. You want to be the 10 percent that makes it. But how?
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David Wolinsky is a freelance writer, lifelong Chicagoan, and reasonably handsome business-study scion.
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Kim Vatis joined NBC5 News in 1997. She currently Anchors the weekend morning newscasts, is general assignment reporter and special projects reporter for the 10 PM newscasts.
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