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A little preparation can pay off big at tax time, and not only in terms of a refund.

In late 2009, Beth Armstrong began to teach Bootcamp exercise classes in her home to four local moms. Her students liked the cardio and strength training program and referred friends.

When Norman Rockwell fantasy collides with the reality of the American economy, circa 2011, the business year’s least productive month can grind to a halt.

ven in tough times, everybody loves a party.

WOODSTOCK – After 125 years in the community, Woodstock Christian Life Services faced an identity crisis.

One year after the passage of the Frank-Dodd Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, local financial service firms say they have yet to see a significant impact on day-to-day operations.