December 8, 2014 - Worcester Business Journal

News

Harr Motor rolls into a new era

The Harr automobile dealerships have been a part of Charles Ribakoff's life since his father bought the company in 1948. In that time he has moved up through jobs in various dealerships to management roles, and eventually he bought the business from his father 15 years ago. Now, it's his time to pass along the company.

Advice

Debunking 5 reasons businesses use to not invest in computer security

The rise of malware seems to have passed some people by. As the ranks of cybercriminals grow...

Government & Politics

Tightening the faucet? New water regs seen as potential drag on economic development

The economic futures of cities and towns in Central Massachusetts can either be enhanced or undermined by a single element: water.

Retail

WBJ talk back

What was on the minds of readers in the days before Black Friday? There was a touch of Ebenezer Scrooge - at least in their desire to shop amid the masses.

Life Sciences

Briefing: Boston Scientific verdicts

Boston Scientific of Marlborough suffered a rough month in the legal system in November after two federal court juries awarded more than $45 million to eight women who claimed injuries from the medical device manufacturer's transvaginal mesh devices. What do they mean for the company?

Economy

These numbers can erase that ‘Grinch-y’ feeling

No one likes to enter the holiday season in a foul mood. The change in the weather and the disappearing daylight are enough to keep you down in December.

Advice

101: Doing performance reviews

What if your employees gave you a performance review on the way you conduct performance reviews? Do you dread these intended-to-be regular sit-down sessions? Or are employee reviews a task that's put off, and if done, conducted quickly without thoughtful preparation? Here are three tips that can help ease your perspective.

News

FLASH POLL: Holiday bonuses anyone?

Work parties during the holiday season are common, with bonuses maybe a little less common. But with an improving economy, are some businesses giving out a little extra money to their employees over the next several weeks? Here's what our readers said the week of Nov. 25.

Government & Politics

FLASH POLL: Raises for top Mass. officials? Hmmm …….

A state-created commission says Massachusetts' top elected officials deserve raises. How do readers feel about that? Here's what the answered the week of Dec. 3.

News

Photo Finish

CREATIVE CONTRIBUTIONFramingham-based MutualOne Bank donated $5,000 to the Amazing Things Arts Center (ATAC) in Framingham. Pictured, front...

Technology

Q&A with Tyson Nargassans, President & CEO, Saylent Technologies

Business thrives on data. But it needs special software to help go behind the data to react to changing customer demand and stay competitive. That's where Franklin-based Saylent Technologies comes in for financial institutions, as a provider of data analytics software and services.

News

Incorporations

Here's a list of Central Massachusetts businesses that filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from Sept. 1-15, 2014.

Energy

Baker must continue to shine the state’s spotlight on solar

Two car dealerships in Westborough — Dan's Jeep and Westborough Mitsubishi — installed 441 rooftop solar panels,...

News

Fresh Beginnings

Harrington HealthCare System opened its new Remillard Family Emergency Department in Webster. The 13,000-square-foot emergency department has...

Technology

Is your website making room for mobile technology?

Despite all the rapid technological change, there's one thing we can count on: the increasing importance of mobile devices in the way people consume media and interact with the world in general.

Health Care

Shortchanged in ACA, dentists hope exchanges can boost coverage

The Affordable Care Act impacts health care providers of all types, but dentists were largely disappointed by its shortcomings in expanding dental coverage.

Advice

10 Things I Know About … Hiring college interns

The director of a college office that focuses on internships and career development offers advice for businesses on helping a college student gain valuable experience while in school.

News

The essential middleman: Why a broker can be a smart move when you want to buy or sell a business

For the past two years, Hudson-based ResTech Plastic Molding has been on a buying spree, gobbling up...

News

Accolades & Honors

Natick Visiting Nurse Association was named a Top Agency of the 2014 HomeCare Elite, a program that...

News

Know How: Before the transaction, seller must start with business valuation

As baby-boomer business owners approach their 60s, their thoughts often turn from an “achievement” mindset to one...

Banking & Finance

How do you balance online security with customers’ web access needs?

In the last year, data from 96 million credit cards were exposed during breaches at Home Depot...

Arts & Entertainment

Cashing in on culture to boost business

More governments and nonprofit groups across Central Massachusetts are focusing on culture and the arts as money-making cornerstones capable of anchoring entire neighborhoods while making cities more livable.

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