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Bits & Bytes With April Miller Cripliver

BITS & BYTES: Get the most from your new Kindle

Q: I also received a Kindle for Christmas. Do you have any tips for using it?

Feb 16, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Inside Indiana Business With Gerry Dick

INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: IPFW launches leadership series

Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne will host a program designed to allow business leaders to improve their leadership skills. The IPFW Applied Leadership Series is set for next month.

Feb 22, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Rail industry gaining traction

Rail Industry Gaining Traction

Feb 21, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Business Law With James Jorgensen

BUSINESS LAW: Application of policies may have discriminatory impacts

The federal discrimination laws, and the Equaly Employment Opportunity Commission in the enforcement of them, prohibit discrimination based on disparate treatment and disparate impact.

Feb 10, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Consumer Affairs With Joseph Pellicciotti

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: It's never too early to start retirement planning

Many people consider planning for their retirement, but some do not get around to doing so.

Feb 18, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: FTC website designed for businesses

Many government consumer–related websites focus on informing only consumers.

Feb 11, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Business Marketing With Larry Galler

BUSINESS MARKETING: An old shoe on the other foot

I was talking to a business owner at a recent chamber of commerce meeting who told me, "We've grown our business because our customers are so loyal." Clang! Ding Dong! KaBoom! I started hearing alarm bells going off.

Feb 19, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

BUSINESS MARKETING: 'Bucketize' your problems to solve them

A businessman recently told me that he had so many problems, challenges and special situations that, "I'm overwhelmed and don't know where or how to start solving them."

Feb 12, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Eye On The Pie With Morton Marcus

EYE ON THE PIE: Yes, unemployment rates are confusing

There is a parody going around on the internet of the famous Abbott and Costello routine "Who's on first?" This one concerns the unemployment rate and the fact some people choose to drop out of the labor force after experiencing a prolonged period without a job.

Feb 19, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EYE ON THE PIE: Vitality of local economies examined

Euturn Wright, the noted economic development specialist, was in Indianapolis for the Super Bowl extravaganza. I talked with him as we stood waiting to climb the stairs for the zip line. This exhilarating 800–foot ride down a cable from a height of 95 feet was one of the highlights of the…

Feb 12, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Drive Times With Jim Jackson

Chicago show opens 4–door newcomers

Chicago show opens 4–door newcomers

CHICAGO | A new freshman steps into the compact car segment on the final day of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show for a look–back to the Class of 1976 and the return of the Chrysler–built Dodge Dart.

Feb 15, 2012 | 12:56 am | Loading…

Toyota draws interactive show interest

Toyota draws interactive show interest

CHICAGO | Toyota's youth brand Scion brings thunder to a new exhibit that centers on the 2013 Scion FR–S compact sports car at this year's auto show.

Feb 12, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Workwise Interactive With Mildred Culp

Shine and set yourself apart

Q: I left a 16-year career in publishing, where I'd advanced from the lowest ranks to management. My salary fell sharply when I went to beginner work in PR, and while I now have almost four years' experience, I'm hearing that jobs are paying even less than what I earn today. My current em…

Feb 19, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Military return to civility

Q: Women veterans bring tremendous experience and skills to the workplace. How can we interview successfully when interviewers, mostly men, have never served and may even feel a bit threatened or overwhelmed by us?

Feb 12, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Estate Planning With Christopher Yugo

ESTATE PLANNING: Tax filing deadlines

Q: Our mother died in November and we opened an estate. Our attorney is telling us that the tax return isn't due until August. Shouldn't the tax return be filed by April 15? What happens if we don't file the return until August?

Feb 19, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

ESTATE PLANNING: Handling pets in a will

Time to catch up on some of the questions that readers have sent in.

Feb 12, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Futures File With Walt Breitinger

FUTURES FILE: Midwest welcomes Chinese vice president

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping visited the United States this week, stopping in Iowa, one of the United States' top corn, soybean and hog producing states.

Feb 18, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Warm winter cools natural gas

A report released Tuesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration showed January was the fourth-warmest on record for the lower 48 states. Warm temperatures have sapped heating demand for natural gas, causing headaches for already bloated storage facilities. Under the weigh…

Feb 11, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

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