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WEEK IN REVIEW
Saturday
Fire rips through Everett paintball arena
Everett building rules may be loosened
Contest inspired by ‘Biggest Loser' helps...
Friday
Trooper rear-ended by suspected drunk driver no...
Democrats split over choice for Snohomish Count...
Thanksgiving tradition flourishes at Everett ch...
Thursday


Truck crash near Marysville ties up northbound ...
When taggers strike in Everett, city picks up t...
Kids talk turkey: What Thanksgiving is all about
Wednesday
County law could change to allow guns in parks
Boy, 16, admits role in Sultan slaying of teen
Swift buses ready for fast lane
Tuesday


Father guilty of manslaughter in girl's death
Snohomish County budget passes, with a caveat
Soldier with ties to Marysville killed in Afgha...
Monday


Economy may silence Everett Symphony's season
Inmates with mental illness bring extra costs t...
Help with heating bills late to arrive this year
Sunday


Nurse seeks help healing hidden wounds of wars
Count drags on long after the election's over
Groups work to help those in uniform
 

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Mike Benbow
Business Editor Mike Benbow writes regular columns about business issues and trends in Snohomish County.

What if the customer isn't always right?

I don't know a lot about retail sales, but I do know enough to be sure that the customer is not always right. While standing behind the register, I have had customers: [More]





When the customer is wrong and a jerk

I don’t know a lot about retail sales, but I do know enough to be sure that the customer is not always right. While standing behind the register, I have had customers: [More]





Extended tax credit should spur home sales

There was a lot of news on the real estate front last week. [More]





South Carolina fit Boeing's long-term plan to cut costs

On the wall above my desk is a framed copy of the Dec. 17, 2003, front page of The Herald with a huge headline proclaiming EVERETT WINS! [More]





Bailout ought to come at a cost to recipients

There are a lot of areas where I don't agree with the Obama administration, but I can say nothing but amen for its plan to pare the salaries of the highest paid executives at the seven companies with the biggest government bailout. [More]





Spend here this year, say Everett businesses

While most merchants would like to forget last year's holiday season, few can. It was that awful. [More]





Perpetual scams target school boosters

P.T. Barnum of the Barnum and Bailey Circus is widely believed to be the author of the popular phrase, “There’s a sucker born every minute.” [More]





A look at personal finances shows some hopeful signs

During the seasons for presidential elections, candidates often ask you to ponder the question, “Is your life better than it was four years ago?” [More]





 
More columns
Changes in car business make it a buyer’s market  September 14
Three ways to give great customer service  August 31
Scammers exploiting a helpful service  August 24
Port of Everett's tax-levy proposal a tangled affair  August 17
Spending could be a reason to smile  August 10
State tries to stymie mortgage scammers  July 20
State's new commerce director shares his business principles  June 22
State may lead in job recovery, report says  June 8
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