Business-report
Valentine's Day celebrates love - and has a big impact on area's economy
Valentine's Day celebrates love - and has a big impact on area's economy
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Chris Hardie: Valentine's Day is good for both businesses, husbands
Never underestimate the power of love.
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Business blooms for florists
Valentine's Day is on a Sunday this year, and that's bad news for florists.
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Jewelers find gold in Valentine's Day sales
Men like to give sparkly things, and women like to get sparkly things, and that is why jewelry stores are busy before Valentine's Day, according to Al Louis.
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Valentine's Day often leads to spike in business for bridal shops and reception sites
Local bridal shops and banquet halls see a spike in business after Valentine's Day, the holiday for lovers when many couples get engaged.
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Valentines still second only to Christmas cards
Valentine's Day cards remain big sellers - second only to Christmas cards - despite the growth in electronic or "e-cards" sent by computer.
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Restaurants take aim at Valentine lovebirds
Restaurants are baking heart-shaped pizzas, offering complementary roses, pouring Valentine's-themed drinks and serving special menus to attract couples seeking a romantic night on the town Feb. 14.
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Candy makers satisfy sweet tooths
If you're looking for a gift to show your Valentine just how much you care, there are several candy companies in the area that offer sweet deals.
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Final thoughts: Fill your world with love
Overheard outside a concert hall:
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February business calendar
Feb. 8: One-on-one free business counseling with SCORE representative; 1 to 4 p.m.; La Crosse Chamber of Commerce, 712 Main St.; for appointment, call (608) 784-4880.
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A look at 2009: New restaurants joined the scene
Despite the recession, restaurant openings in the La Crosse area have exceeded restaurant closings in the past year.
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Business calendar
Jan. 4: One-on-one free business counseling with SCORE representative; 1 to 4 p.m.; La Crosse Chamber of Commerce, 712 Main St.; for appointment, call (608) 784-4880.
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Customer service is the small-business competitive edge
It is surprising to me how often commitment to service falls way behind focus on product. It seems companies have abandoned an obvious competitive advantage for short-term gain.
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Longtime owners say you need willingness to work, change
Longtime owners say you need willingness to work, change
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Franchises bring uniformity for new, longtime operators
The Lommen family has been a McDonald's restaurants franchisee for more than 40 years, and its Onalaska-based Courtesy Corp. now owns 42 McDonald's in western Wisconsin, southern Minnesota and Decorah, Iowa.
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Local ethnic restaurants carve out their niche
Westerners would be surprised to see a whole fish plopped down on their dinner plate - head and tiny bones included.
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Eating out - at home - evolves
The line between going out to eat and eating at home has blurred in recent years.
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Darrell Ehrlick: Simple ingredients the recipe for good business
I watch television for just a few shows. For those few shows, my tuning in borders on addiction.
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Retirements, sales, moves all make for changes on restaurant scene
Retirements, sales, moves all make for changes on restaurant scene
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Family dining: Ardie's in La Crosse thrives in second generation
Dave and Lynn Lezpona never had to go looking for jobs as teenagers. They were already working at Ardie's, their mom's restaurant.
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