51.   Stock investors generally dislike interest rate increases because, in the broadest sense, they raise the cost of operating a business.

52.   Starwood is one of four so-called paired share REITs, a structure that allows it to own real estate and also operate businesses.

53.   Starwood is one of four so-called paired share REITs, which allows it to own real estate and also operate businesses.

54.   TAX IDENTIFICATION In order to operate your business legally, most states require a tax-identification number for the collection of sales taxes.

55.   The city was empowered by a recently enacted law allowing it to determine who can work and operate businesses in the market.

56.   The city fined Ms. Simon for operating a business in a residential zone.

57.   The company said Signature has ample cash to operate its business.

58.   The dot-coms are the pure Internet companies operating online businesses.

59.   The company said the buyer plans to keep operating the business.

60.   The Maids International, the Omaha, Neb.-based franchise company, bought her out and began operating the business last week.