Small Business

10 things I know about … being a nonprofit executive

The passion and creativity entrepreneurs have is contagious.

Businesses save on insurance by keeping employees healthy

Wellness benefits in the workplace are going beyond lunchtime yoga classes and healthy snacks in the breakroom.

The power of the infographic

We live in the age of Big Data, where 1.5 billion pieces of content are published and shared daily.

House passes bump stock ban

House lawmakers on Wednesday moved rapidly, and some critics said rashly, to ban any device that could be used to increase the rate of discharge of a firearm.

Worcester council wants pot shops spread across city

The Worcester City Council is asking City Manager Ed Augustus to create zoning restrictions to make sure retail marijuana stores don't populate just certain districts.

Swissturn/USA plans for bright future after acquisition

Oxford manufacturer Swissturn/USA in September acquired the miniature fastener line of J.I. Morris Co, which the company says will help expand its customer base.

10 things I know about … backup solutions and disaster recovery

The most common disasters include viruses leading to untimely and costly downtime.

The joy & pain of selling 300% more cupcakes

Since moving to Worcester's Canal District from Millbury, The Queen's Cups has quadrupled its revenues, creating a whole new animal for founder Renee King to manage.

Economics professors join push for $15 minimum wage

As activists ramp up their push to raise the minimum wage again, economists from many of the state's public and private universities are rallying to the cause.