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Laid-off workers start own businesses - San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle, USA
But she also works harder than ever, and without benefits like paid vacation or sick days. She said one reason she was able to strike out on her own was that her husband had a job with health benefits - which became crucial when he was diagnosed with a …
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Small businesses launch, reap big rewards in experience and money - The Santa Clara
The Santa Clara, USA
If you want someone for advice, being at Santa Clara, you can get it from a professor or travel around the area to find the person to help." Junior Joel Ching, founder of the student-launched business Kumu Connect, has also found the same to be true …
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Tourism businesses look for a vacation from sour economy - Record-Searchlight
Record-Searchlight, CA
Tourism in Shasta County in 2007 generated $365.2 million, according to the California Travel and Tourism Commission. Some 4680 jobs were created by the industry in 2007. Lake Shasta, one of the most popular houseboating destinations in the country, …
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Watsonville businesses will be responsible for graffiti cleanup … - San Jose Mercury News
San Jose Mercury News, USA
By Donna Jones - Sentinel staff writer The rules, adopted on a six-month trial basis by the City Council on Tuesday, limit city cleanup of tagging to three times before the property owner would have to take care of the vandalism. …
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Niche businesses find a glass half full in troubled economy - San Jose Business Journal (subscription)
San Jose Business Journal (subscription), CA
“If an elderly lady wants us to build a shelter over her patio so she can feed her cat, we do it.” However, Casey said he does find his clients are being careful about how much they spend on construction or remodeling projects. …
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Review site Yelp will let businesses talk back - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times, CA
For years, users on the popular review website Yelp have had the final — and only — word when reviewing their most-loved or most-hated local restaurants, clothing shops and beauty salons. Now business owners are getting their chance. …
San Francisco Chronicle
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Yelp Gives Small Businesses a Louder Voice - New York Times
New York Times, United States
By Claire Cain Miller Small businesses will soon feel a little more love in their love-hate relationship with Yelp, the review site. Yelp will begin allowing small-business owners to respond publicly to reviews they think are incorrect. …
CNET News
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ZDNet
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San Jose giving sign ordinance a close look, businesses could face … - San Jose Mercury News
San Jose Mercury News, USA
"A lot of people feel that these signs, especially billboards, are just visual blight," said resident Lorie Bird of the Shasta Hanchett Neighborhood Association in the Rose Garden area. Others said signs help businesses thrive and that strict …
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Cupertino shorts: Annual STAR awards recognize businesses, citizens - San Jose Mercury News
San Jose Mercury News, USA
The event was held at the Cypress Hotel. Former Mayor Richard Lowenthal won the "Citizen of the Year" award. "Small Business of the Year" went to Vardy's Jewelers, and "Large Business of the Year" went to Ridge Vineyards. "Chamber Ambassador of the …
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New San Jose non-profit helps low-income women start businesses - San Jose Mercury News
San Jose Mercury News, USA
The Oakland bakery launched by one graduate, Bakesale Betty, has weekend lines that snake out the door. A San Francisco Cajun and soul-food restaurant named The Front Porch has received rave reviews in its first year. Other graduates have indulged far …
