Part of a Series: Meet a team of financial planners whose retirement planning process helps clients to better prepare for the next steps. ...
Your key message is an important identifier of your business and a hook for customers. Sue Dobbe-Leahy, of Dobbe Marketing in Crystal Lake, provides examples of top-notch messages and suggestions for how to craft a winner. ...
Quality ladies’ undergarments are just the start at this homegrown Crystal Lake business, where customer service and quality products are the means to providing something that’s just the right fit – literally. Kathleen Basista knows how a well-fitted bra can make all the difference in how a woman feels. Opening her own lingerie boutique in downtown Crystal Lake turned out ...
We don't often stop to consider how we can afford care in our older years, but it's an important conversation to have. Tim Hranka, of COUNTRY Financial, lays out a few options. ...
The past year brought plenty of good economic news, and small business owners are feeling upbeat. Here, local leaders share thoughts about the challenges and opportunities ahead. ...
Before you rush into a rebranding strategy, first consider how your customers view your business. Sue Dobbe, of Dobbe Marketing, reflects on one brand update gone horribly wrong. ...
The dynamic woman behind this Crystal Lake financial planning business has spent more than three decades building relationships – an important component to quality customer service. ...
No remodeling project is too big or too small for this St. Charles-based firm, whose founders have learned that a small job now can lead to a big job in the future. ...
In its effort to re-envision the Rockford region and create a Top 25 community, Transform Rockford has developed several guiding principles. Learn what these values mean to the movement. ...
Don't let opportunities pass by as you reach major age milestones. Jerry Korabik, financial advisor with Savant Capital Management in Geneva, shares some important dates when you can benefit from retirement planning. ...