It’s time to untether from that gray, uncreative cube and enter the colorful, inventive spaces that can attract customers, inspire today’s workforce and help recruit tomorrow’s employees. ...

What are customers saying about you online, and how responsive are you? NWQ web guru Chris Linden explains some of the best ways you can engage effectively with all of your customers, wherever they are. ...

After 50 years in business, Lindy’s Landing is a Wauconda institution, but tradition hasn’t stopped this restaurant from seeking new ideas to satisfy a changing market. ...

Facing new sources of competition, this McHenry-based travel agency has carved a niche based on customer service and firsthand knowledge of popular destinations. ...

Even as property sales charge forward, buyers today face many challenges when closing a deal. Whether you’re seeking something in the commercial or residential fields, here’s what you need to know in this new marketplace. ...

If you think about it, retirement isn't so unlike golf. Paula Dorion-Gray, CEO of Dorion-Gray Retirement Planning Inc., in Crystal Lake, compares the links with financial planning. ...

It’s not enough to simply define your brand; your business must continually adapt. Susan Dobbe, of Dobbe Marketing & PR Inc., in Crystal Lake, explains how to keep your brand fresh. ...

When it comes to designing living spaces, the customer may bring the personality, but the designer brings the expertise. Learn how Bill Olafsen, in Chicago, has traveled the world to deliver high-end design. ...

Brian and Andrea Korte’s dedication to customer service has kept their Crystal Lake firm on track for 15 years. As client needs evolve, this husband-and-wife team stands behind its work. ...

Ladies' networking groups have come a long way these past few decades, as the needs and roles of woring women have evolved. Meet a few of our region's top gatherings and see how they make a positive impact. ...