By Greg Jones: Know your financials, be personable and get creative For individuals thinking about opening a franchise as a sole proprietor, there are lot of “do’s and don’ts” you should be aware of. Here’s a quick playbook to follow for 2012: Before meeting with a potential financier Have your financial records in order: Print …
Read MoreSharpen Your Pencils, Tax Procrastinators: It’s Crunch Time 0
By Greg Jones With less than a week left before tax day — and, good news, it’s April 17th this year — there’s no more room for excuses, distractions or procrastinations. It’s crunch time. Even if you haven’t finished — or started — filling out forms, you’ve still got time to get your receipts in …
Read MoreCommunity Members to be Honored at West Suburban Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s 38th Annual “Seeds of Greatness” 0
By: Katherine Hodgkins, IL – The West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host the 38th annual Seeds of Greatness Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at the William Tell Holiday Inn in Countryside. The Seeds of Greatness Awards honor persons and businesses that have contributed to the success of our region through …
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