BUSINESS NEWS FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2003
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The war on SPAM
In the undemocratic hierarchy of the white-collar workplace, spam is the great equalizer.
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Fifth Third back at the top
Four years after losing its title as the Tristate's largest banking institution based on deposits, Fifth Third Bank has regained the crown.
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Despite scandal, funds OK
As if finding a safe investment wasn't tricky enough, the widening mutual-fund probe has made it even harder for investors to figure out where to put their money.
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Holidays to test makeover
POWAY, Calif. - Ted Waitt had his eureka moment over a baccarat table two years ago at Comdex, the technology trade show in Las Vegas. His computer company, Gateway Inc., was hemorrhaging money and becoming an also-ran against Dell Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co.
Stay close if working from afar
Once upon a time, people who owned businesses actually worked in the same building as their employees. Their customers came to their stores or offices. There was no Internet, no e-mail, no instant messaging. No faxes.
Give plenty of thought to client gifts
NEW YORK - Although the holiday season might seem remote at this point, savvy small-business owners are already thinking about gifts and other ways to thank their customers and suppliers.
Building business portfolio
FOREST PARK - A determined mother is a powerful force.
New encryption process called 'unbreakable'
NEW YORK - Code-makers could be on the verge of winning their ancient arms race with code-breakers.
Tristate business notebook
Erpenbeck archive
A. William Erpenbeck spent years building a company that appears to be crumbling. One of the Tristate's biggest home builders, the Erpenbeck Co., is under federal investigation for a suspected bank fraud that is affecting lenders, subcontractors and home owners. Click here for links to all Enquirer reports.
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