December 8, 2008Edition

Manufacturing

MIT Spinoff Makes Metal Coatings In Marlborough | Xtalic wants your computer, car to last longer

I’ve been to a good number of industrial parks while writing this column, but one I’ve resisted...
Banking & Finance

Biotech Executive Paychecks Get A Little Fatter | Study of life sciences firms shows salaries on the rise

A recent survey has found that execs in the life sciences industry are still bringing home handsome...
Government & Politics

Biz Confidence Remains Low

The Associated Industries of Massachusetts Business Confidence Index edged up to 41.8 in November from its all-time...
Professional Services

New WoMag Ownership Looks For ‘Edge’ | Newspaper group squares up to dominate Central Mass. community news

It wouldn’t be surprising if Kirk Davis felt like he has a split personality some days. ...
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Professional Services

No Exceptions For The Little Guy | Small firms should be weary of discrimination rules

A business with only a handful of employees has to live up to the same anti-discrimination standards...
Banking & Finance

Tax Incentives Can Save Exporters Cash

Many CPAs and owners of businesses that export are missing the boat on one of the most...
Government & Politics

Marlborough TIF To Benefit Sepracor’s Growth | Drugmaker lands local approval for finance package

The Marlborough City Council recently approved a $3.8 million tax increment financing agreement for Sepracor Inc.’s new...
Small Business

Photo Finish from the Dec. 8, 2008 Issue of the WBJ

         
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Banking & Finance

Local Accountants Sound Off On Fiscal Future | Tips for getting through a tough economy

When faced with highly stressful or dangerous situations, humans involuntarily fall back on one of the very...
Banking & Finance

Fair Value: Fair To Investors

With a new Congress and a new administration on the horizon, all eyes are on Washington, D.C.,...
Banking & Finance

CSI For CPAs: Searching For Financial Fraud | Forensic accountants find drama, routine on the job

As a rule, accounting probably isn’t a profession that’s ripe for a television drama. But the specialty...
Education

Colleges, City Should Follow Pharmacy School’s Lead

Ask someone from out of town what they know about Worcester and you’ll likely hear one response:...
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Government & Politics

Where The Jobs Aren’t | Unemployment hits some industries hard, leaves others alone

 With the country more or less officially slipping into recession, Central Massachusetts may not be doing...
Government & Politics

Framingham Development Slowed Due To Bankruptcy | Virginia-based developer owes $450,000 in local taxes

A bankruptcy case and a half million dollar unpaid property tax bill have brought in to question...
Government & Politics

Reader Reaction: Toll Editorial Baffling

To the editor, I’ve just finished reading your most recent editorial on the governor’s proposed...
Education

Q&A with Debra Townsley, head of Nichols College, Dudley

With credit markets dried up and unemployment soaring, many colleges and new college graduates have been hit...
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Banking & Finance

Tax Saving Tips For Small Businesses

If you own a small business, there are a number of moves you can make before year-end...
Small Business

Inside the Dec. 8, 2008 issue of the WBJ

News & AnalysisWhere The Jobs Aren'tBoylston Rockets Up Tech RatingsFramingham Development Slowed Due To BankruptcyMarlborough TIF To...
Small Business

Talent Magnet: The key to attracting the right staff is to look inward

The process of finding top talent follows a very predictable pattern for a great many companies. First,...
Advice

101: 5 tips to tame the IT beast

Technology is a part of nearly every business today. But it’s evolving so quickly, it’s nearly impossible...
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Government & Politics

Boylston Rockets Up Tech Ratings | Central Mass. well-represented in 2008 MassTrack list

Every year, the Massachusetts High Tech Council ranks the state’s communities for their friendliness to technology-based businesses....
Banking & Finance

CFOs: More Likely To Hire Than Fire

Despite rising employment in the nation at large, CFOs are slightly more likely to be hiring accounting...
Advice

10 Things I Know About… Recruiting Executives

10. Know what you want Before you do anything else, define the position and the candidate...
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