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Why Proposed Des Plaines Biz Tax Breaks Should Be the Norm
The average Illinoisan might be hard-pressed to even pin Des Plaines' tail on this state's donkey, but that all might change assuming the Cook County city's proposed tax incentives go through. The Daily... Read »
How County Booze Tax Will Affect Small Biz
As reported Monday in our sexy sister blog Ward Room (friends tell us she's sexy, we don't see her that way ourselves), the Cook County Board voted 12-5 to raise alcohol taxes 50 percent. If you're a... Read »
Durbin Touts Law to Limit Debit Fees
The Senator says the Durbin Bill should help small businesses rise up from under the weight of hefty processing fees. Read »
How Amazon's Proposed California Anti-Tax Vote Impacts You
Online sales tax is quickly turning into the new Dodge City. Read »
Why You Should Share Your Shares With Family
Turns out your mom was right: sharing is caring. Read »
How Small Biz Could Benefit from (Banning) Offshore Tax Havens
All that tax cash could fund small businesses. Read »
Pondering Small Business Liability Insurance
Yet another way to protect your small business against lawsuits - small business liability insurance. Read »
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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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