21.   But the business is still operating at a loss, a First Union spokeswoman confirmed.

22.   But sleepiness as a crime, or fault, runs counter to how business operates.

23.   But this special narrow niche economy in which this particular business operates has been very poor.

24.   Casual observers of venture deals may not realize how many different investment businesses operate under the Softbank name in this country.

25.   Dayton already uses zoning laws to restrict where new adult businesses can operate, Sirkin said.

26.   Dayton is studying whether it can enact a New York City-style ordinance that limits where adult-oriented businesses can operate.

27.   Do keyword searches on popular search engines, or check Web sites for newspapers and magazines where the person has lived or the business has operated.

28.   Does your business operate as smoothly without your boss around?

29.   Generally, though, the custom business operates by word of mouth.

30.   Here are some practical guidelines to help managers think creatively about the structures in which their businesses operate.