February 18, 2007Edition

News Briefs

DevelopmentGardner subdivision to go to auctionGARDNER – Cedar Hills, a 99-home subdivision on 117 acres, has been...

Movers and Shakers

Commerce Bank & Trust Co. has appointed JOHN KELLEY as senior vice president - commercial real estate....

Small Business Services

Compiled by Christina P. O’Neill Associated Industries of Massachusetts222 Berkeley Street, P.O. Box 763Boston 02117-0763Phone: 617-262-1180Fax: 617-536-6785www.aimnet.orgServices provided:...

Cover Story: Word of mouth

Jim Voyiatzis in the main dining room of the new Coral Seafood restaurant on Shrewsbury Street in...
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Opinion: Bush budget doesn’t get job done for Massachusetts small business

By John Kerry From corner stores to internet startup companies, small businesses are the backbone of the...

News: Ruling increases debate over Weston Nurseries deal

A U.S. Bankruptcy ruling giving Weston-based developer Boulder Capital the right to buy 742 acres of Weston...

Small Biz Advice: A visit to the men’s room

By Jeffrey GitomerWhen I say the men’s room in the airport, what thoughts and words come to...

News: Morgan Construction marks record 2006 in specialty niche

Ex-U.S. companies are its best customers By CORY HOPKINSOutsourcing has become a buzz-word for all that is...
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Biz Tip: Avoiding the top five tax pitfalls for small businesses

Ignorance of the law is no exemptionBy Mary Ellen HallFor each small business that opens during a...

Opinion: Let’s put our local aid dollars where the local leadership is

By jim stergios Despite an enormous amount of commitment and energy from political, business and community leaders,...

News: Fraud prompts Flagship to issue new cards

Worcester-based Flagship Bank and Trust Co. recently had to issue nearly 50 new debit cards to customers...

Editorial: Patrick’s push for the freedom to tax

You could call it the Boston Tea Party in reverse. Gov. Deval Patrick is calling for more...
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closing thoughts: an interview with John Rainey of Clark University

 Closing Thoughts: John Rainey of the Small Business Development Center helps small business owners overcome obstaclesIf you...

Confusion over CORI

Employers struggle with liability versus workers’ rights For years, Bruce and Laurie Bender, owners of Home Instead...

Billboard owners seekto go digital

Industry wants rule change to allow electronic signs The signs are everywhere, especially along Interstate 290 and...

News: Rescuing embattled OSV

CEO tackles stubborn debt, ebbing visitors For an attraction frozen in time for visitors to experience the...
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