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‘Feel’ the Burn!

Tim Burke | Apr 6, 2016

CHICAGO — The characteristics and appearance of the burnt residue of a...

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Game On! Assess Your Insurance ‘Risk’ (Part 1)

Tim Burke | Apr 5, 2016

CHICAGO — Remember playing the game of Risk? You marched your armies into...

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Spotting Tips: Breaking Down Cosmetics Stains (Conclusion)

Martin L. Young Jr. | Mar 31, 2016

CONCORD, N.C. — Makeup on garments was and is a problem for the garment...

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Spotting Tips: Breaking Down Cosmetics Stains (Part 1)

Martin L. Young Jr. | Mar 29, 2016

CONCORD, N.C. — Makeup on garments was and is a problem for the garment...

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Spring Cleaning Brings Seasonal Service Opportunities (Conclusion)

Diana Vollmer | Mar 24, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO — The arrival of spring is always welcome. It brings renewed...

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Spring Cleaning Brings Seasonal Service Opportunities (Part 1)

Diana Vollmer | Mar 22, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO — The arrival of spring is always welcome. It brings renewed...

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Clearing Up Five Major Tax Misconceptions (Conclusion)

Howard Scott | Mar 7, 2016

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Doing taxes professionally for more than 20 years, I’ve...

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Clearing Up Five Major Tax Misconceptions (Part 1)

Howard Scott | Mar 3, 2016

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Doing taxes professionally for more than 20 years, I’ve...

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Breathing New Life into Suede

Martin L. Young Jr. | Jan 26, 2016

CONCORD, N.C. — I recently spoke to a cleaner who expressed astonishment...

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A Dry Cleaner’s Tax Guide (Conclusion)

Mark E. Battersby | Jan 21, 2016

ARDMORE, Pa. — Interest rates remain close to their historical lows but...

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A Dry Cleaner’s Tax Guide (Part 1)

Mark E. Battersby | Jan 20, 2016

ARDMORE, Pa. — Interest rates remain close to their historical lows but...

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Ways to Make 2016 More Profitable (Conclusion)

Diana Vollmer | Dec 29, 2015

SAN FRANCISCO — Beginning a new year provides an opportunity for fresh...

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Ways to Make 2016 More Profitable (Part 1)

Diana Vollmer | Dec 22, 2015

SAN FRANCISCO — Beginning a new year provides an opportunity for fresh...

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Evidence Points to Staying Pat During Market Corrections

William J. (Bill) Lynott | Dec 17, 2015

CHICAGO — Why do so many of us do it? Perhaps it’s because our brains are...

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How to Retain Drycleaning Business During a Move (Conclusion)

Howard Scott | Dec 16, 2015

PEMBROKE, Mass. — A dry cleaner recently called me, complaining of losing...

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How to Retain Drycleaning Business During a Move (Part 1)

Howard Scott | Dec 15, 2015

PEMBROKE, Mass. — A dry cleaner recently called me, complaining of losing...

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Evaluate 2015, Anticipate Holiday Fashion Challenges

Martin L. Young Jr. | Dec 3, 2015

CONCORD, N.C. — It is the holiday season, and the end of the year is in...

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Seven Unfortunate Investing Mistakes to Avoid

William J. (Bill) Lynott | Nov 19, 2015

CHICAGO — Despite all that has been written over the years about avoiding...

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Outerwear Accompanies Arrival of Cooler Weather

Martin L. Young Jr. | Nov 17, 2015

CONCORD, N.C. — Cooler weather has arrived and, along with it, outerwear....

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Improving Productivity Behind the Counter (Conclusion)

Howard Scott | Nov 11, 2015

PEMBROKE, Mass. — I have walked into many dry cleaners to see the counter...

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