Change Fonts and Save Money!

By: DINESH RAMDE
Associated Press Writer – Tue Apr 6, 4:17 pm ET


MILWAUKEE – Here's a way you might save $20 this year: Change the font in the documents you print.

Because different fonts require different amounts of ink to print, you could be buying new printer cartridges less often if you wrote in, say, Century Gothic rather than Arial. Schools and businesses could save thousands of dollars with font changes. (read more)

HIRE Act and what it can mean for your business

The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (HIRE), also known as the "jobs bill," is a plan to create jobs by providing a temporary tax break to companies that hire the unemployed.

For more information and also to use a HIRE Act savings calculator to determine the savings for an employer, check out www.paychex.com/hireact/.

Paul Engman
PAEP Employment Specialist II
Glenbard Transition Program
(630) 705-1050

10 Tips to Better Business Card Savvy

The first graphic impression for most of us is our business card. Your business card and how your present it is a very personal part of executive communication. It’s like a handshake you leave behind. A handsome card, properly presented, makes a tremendous impression.

Here are 10 tips to help you present your card in the most professional manner. (read more)

Is Social Media a Fad?

Ten easy ways to get more referrals

A Business Perspective
By Ray Silverstein
The Business Ledger - March 22, 2010

When it comes to sales tools, few things are more powerful than customer referrals. They are simple, effective and absolutely free, yet many entrepreneurs are reluctant to request them. If you are one of them, it is time to rethink your approach.

Every business relationship can potentially lead you to other relationships. These are golden opportunities. Assuming customers are happy with your products or services, why be shy about asking for referrals? In a tough business climate like this one, can you even afford to be? (read more)

Economic Recovery: What is the progress in DuPage?

By Roger Hopkins
The Business Ledger

In response to the recession, DuPage County is experiencing an increase in small business. According to Employment Management Services, Inc. (EMSI) and the State of Working DuPage County Report, the number of small businesses has grown to 42,476 in 2010, up from 41,165 in 2009 and 32,908 in 2004.

As a result of the downsizing and outsourcing that have occurred, many professionals have opened consulting businesses. Not surprisingly (more)

Adult Quiet Reading Room Now Open at Helen Plum Library

The exciting renovations of the Helen Plum Library include the addition of a quiet reading area for adults. This room was created to provide access to the adult collection of magazines and newspapers, and to provide a quiet place for library patrons ages 14 and up to read and study. This room will be free from conversations, and pagers and cell phones must be set on “silent” mode upon entering. There will be plenty of outlets for patrons to plug in their laptops, and the new furniture will provide a comfortable spot to relax with a favorite magazine or new mystery novel.