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Buyers’ perception of Tesla, Subaru rises
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Buyers’ perception of Tesla, Subaru rises

February 8, 2014

A new ranking by Consumer Reports says Tesla cars are being viewed more positively by potential buyers. The magazine credits carmaker’s improved public perception rating with the company’s fast response…

ETFs are latest way to invest in 401(k) plans
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ETFs are latest way to invest in 401(k) plans

February 8, 2014

It sounds like a Zen saying, but it’s also an investing strategy that more of us are adopting. Every month, billions of dollars flow into mutual funds and exchange-traded funds…

Feds want cars to be able to talk to each other
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Feds want cars to be able to talk to each other

February 4, 2014

The action, still some years off, has “game-changing potential” to cut collisions, deaths and injuries, federal transportation officials said at a news conference Monday. A radio signal would continually transmit…

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Business Briefs

February 4, 2014

Put A Cork In It announces its new location at 1127 Camino del Rio. The business is owned by Alan Cuenca, who has been in the wine industry for nearly…

Winter is electronics time
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Winter is electronics time

February 1, 2014

The first of the year is a good time to look for deals on televisions because that is when manufacturers are introducing their latest models and retailers are trying to…

Cheap charge may be expensive scam
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Cheap charge may be expensive scam

February 1, 2014

The BBB said scammers are charging stolen credit card numbers for a small amount of money, and many recent victims were charged $9.84. The scammers believe many cardholders won’t notice…

Wish list made for new head of SBA
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Wish list made for new head of SBA

January 27, 2014

Cutting government red tape and helping increase funding for small businesses are among the tasks small businesses are hoping President Barack Obama’s nominee, Maria Contreras-Sweet, to head the Small Business…

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Business Briefs

January 27, 2014

Pruettdu1-i-syn REI named its 2013 Vendor Partner of the Year awards during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show. Osprey Packs of Cortez was named the camp/travel divisional winner of…

Apple’s Mac, now 30, still influences
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Apple’s Mac, now 30, still influences

January 25, 2014

Computers at the time typically required people to type in commands. Once the Mac came out 30 years ago Friday, people instead could navigate with a graphical user interface. Available…

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Business Briefs

January 25, 2014

Scholfielddu1-i-syn The Four Corners Immigrant Resource Center announces its new location in the Commons Building, 701 Camino del Rio, Suite 309. New walk-in office hours are 9 a.m. to 4…

Vail seeking to identify a summer audience
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Vail seeking to identify a summer audience

January 25, 2014

Although it is a popular wintertime ski resort, tourism and city officials in Vail are working on plans to attract more visitors to the area during summer months.Summit Daily News…

Law changes will hit wealthy taxpayers
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Law changes will hit wealthy taxpayers

January 25, 2014

All taxpayers will have a harder time taking medical deductions. In other changes for the 2013 tax year, the alternative minimum tax has been patched – permanently – to prevent…

Mixed earnings hold back stocks
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Mixed earnings hold back stocks

January 21, 2014

Health-care giant Johnson & Johnson slipped after it warned that pressure to keep prices low would likely mean slightly lower profits than forecast. Delta Air Lines gained after reporting a…

Treat your business like an investment
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Treat your business like an investment

January 21, 2014

An exception to this paradigm of value understanding and expectation often lies with independent business owners. Business owners may disagree strongly with my statement. Of course, they will say they…