December 11, 2006Edition

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Massachusetts’ CPA crunch

Strict requirements lead to burnout, high turnoverEnron. Tyco. Worldcom. The corporate mega-scandals of the last five years...
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More paperwork is side effect of terrorism

Five easy steps to comply with anti-money laundering rulesBy William PhilbrickYou may not think of yourself as...
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Closing thoughts: An interview with Konstantina Lukes, incoming Worcester Mayor

Question authorityIncoming Worcester Mayor Konstantina Lukes, who takes the seat vacated by Lieutenant Governor-elect Tim Murray, says...
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Movers and Shakers

Marlboro-based Medical Solutions Inc. has named KENNETH FISCHER as its new vice president of finance and CFO....
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Romney’s cuts harm business expansion

Gov. Mitt Romney’s $425 million November budget cuts, coming just after the election and almost midway through...
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Region’s continuing ed sees boom in online learning

Local enrollment figures mirror national trendMore students than ever are taking courses online, according to a national...
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Full house at MBI

Big pharma fuels growth of small startupsMassachusetts Biomedical Initiatives has a record 18 companies under its incubative...
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Beyond Black Friday

Retailers dreaming of a more profitable ChristmasRetailers began promoting Christmas sales in October, decked the halls well...
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Understanding the “manufacturers’ tax deduction”

How businesses can benefit from the latest tax deductionBy Allen FalkeDon’t let its name fool you: The...
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One-of-a-kind non-profits make giving fun

Imagine a historic aviation museum and antique automobile collection dating back to the early 1900s. Early aviation...
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The real cost of health care reform

By robert flynnWith the new Massachusetts Health Reform Act upon us, employers, employees, business leaders, accountants, healthcare...
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Taking ads to new heights

JMB Marketing plans flying billboardsA Marlboro marketing firm has taken to the skies, making airborne billboards out...
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Ron Ernenwein, president of AA Transportation, provides tips on transport options for holiday events

At the holidays, offices tend to celebrate with parties and gatherings for employees and clients alike.  The...
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Peforming arts center gets Hanover name after $2m gift

A planned 2,300-seat performance arts center in downtown Worcester will now be called The Hanover Theatre for...
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Local Realtors join “NARdigras”

Participants say New Orleans is a call to action When Hurricane Katrina swept away blocks of the...
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IRS audits on the rise

Agency gets aggressive about closing the "Tax Gap"By Joy ChildMany people would rather have a root canal...
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Understanding the “manufacturers’ tax deduction”

How businesses can benefit from the latest tax deductionBy Allen FalkeDon’t let its name fool you: The...
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Buchanan Electric goes dark

Former Top Growth company closes doorsJames E. Buchanan Electric Inc. had been riding high with skyrocketing growth...
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Land costs harm Bay State businesses, report says

High land costs make Massachusetts uncompetitive – driving up rents, lessening affordable housing, and creating a less...
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Worcester Economic Club marks 500th meeting

Winston Churchill spoke here. So did U.S. President William Howard Taft, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, Meet the...
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Certified Financial Planners should earn the designation

By robert neillThe Financial Planning Association commends the Massachusetts Securities Division in its latest effort to protect...
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