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January 22, 2018Edition

101: Negotiations

They happen in boardrooms, hallways, lawyers' offices and in car dealerships. They are, of course, negotiations – seen by many as a means to an end to wrap up a transaction of some sort, ideally involving give and take on both sides.

Two of the grocery industry’s unique brands are about to settle in Central Massachusetts

Grocery shopping can be a mundane experience, a get-in-and-get-out exercise not exactly stirring up passion. Then there's Whole Foods Market and Market Basket.

10 Things I know about … Managed IT services

Managed service providers (MSP) offer technical support and monitoring for a fraction of the cost a full-time IT employee or IT department.

More women needed in STEM

Women make up half of the American labor force, yet there are fields, particularly STEM, where women continue to be vastly underrepresented.
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The 20 most developable sites in Central Mass.

These properties – which could host retail, housing, industrial or office complexes, or some mix – are practically hiding in plain sight, simply waiting for the right buyer or builder.

Boston Scientific’s new opioid alternative

Boston Scientific announced Jan. 11 it received regulatory approval for a new treatment for chronic pain without the use of opioids.

Column: Website traffic down? Might be your site speed!

One of the first steps we take when we work with new clients is to ask them...

I’m asking you to trust us

Don't get me wrong, President Donald Trump's attacks on the news media are inexcusable and a threat to democracy. But, we also did this to ourselves.
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A new era for Aubuchon after outsourcing distribution

In August, Aubuchon Hardware announced it would cease distribution operations in Westminster, a decision that CEO William Aubuchon, IV admitted was a tough one.

Noncompetes should protect IP, not trap employees

Getting new employees up to speed, from the time of hiring to when they are productive members of your team takes time and money.

The Massachusetts pot industry anxious after threats of federal crackdown

Marijuana companies can begin applying for Massachusetts recreational licenses in April and open stores in July, but federal changes this month indicating a shift toward a strict application of federal drug law law are threatening to derail the budding industry.

Founder of Boost Fitness is creating a fitness empire

About 12 years ago, Mark Federico opened the first Anytime Fitness franchise in Marlborough before deciding to create his own independent business in Boost Fitness.
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