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April 30, 2018Edition

Baby ear piercings, and tattoos to rival Picasso

As piercing and tattoos have become more mainstream, Marc Williams' relocated his Piercing Emporium & Tattoo to a unique copper-colored building on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester.

Worcester restaurants embrace, eschew online delivery services

Services like Uber Eats and Grubhub provides extra revenue for eateries, but they come at a high cost and with a loss of control.

Charitable Works

Avidia Bank donated $1,000 to MetroWest Mediation Services, to help with a peer-mediation program at Framingham State...

Devens’ Great Exchange business recycling program expanding

What started as a one-time business service event strictly for Devens now encompasses nearly three dozen communities throughout New England.
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Set up a proper intern program

While it's hard to imagine summer is right around the corner, certain employers annually look forward to the prospect of free summer labor provided by unpaid interns. But not every intern should be unpaid.

Three lessons from a million-dollar entrepreneur

1) Have a mentor who truly cares about you. 2) Overcome the “I Quit” moments. 3) Focus on customers first.

Strand, Elm theaters buck against industry trends

The Strand and the Elm theaters keep prices low and capitalize on the loyalty of theater-goers who put a premium on the old-fashion experience of seeing a movie.

101: Tech trap

There is a point where using tech for tech's sake is counterproductive.
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10 Things I know about… Marketing your marijuana business

10) Social media isn't your friend. Sponsored content is prohibited, and platforms do not care to make the distinctions between THC and CBD.

Fiduciary duties

While a nonprofit board may get involved in the weeds and deal with any number of tactical issues, all boards need to take the long view and be aware of their long-term viability.

Why you should care about GDPR

In about a month, Europe will begin enforcement of its General Data Protection Regulation, to prevent businesses from misusing or mishandling people's information. While GDPR was implemented on another continent, it will have a real impact on Central Massachusetts companies.

New $10M redevelopment adds to Fitchburg’s mill culture

Fitchburg's growing number of mill renovations in the past decade will allow residents to live in one revitalized mill and work in another just down the street, all clustered west of downtown.
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Marlborough chamber CEO retiring after 31 years

More than 80 applicants have applied to the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce board of directors to fill the vacant CEO position.
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