Small Business

Major decisions loom over the short-term and long-term strategy for solar growth in Massachusetts, promising to reignite a contentious debate over the future of solar incentives.

The state has launched Energy Switch Massachusetts, an interactive online tool designed to help small businesses and residential customers to purchase electricity from the competitive market.

Legal and gaming experts are set to join a group of lawmakers for the first time Monday to begin a study of online gaming and fantasy sports gaming, a process that could lead to legislation next session.

It's rare that the Democratic leaders of the House and Senate and Gov. Charlie Baker can agree on tax policy - particularly if the question is about raising taxes.

As he approached retirement age, Ken Mandile started to think more about the future of his company, Swissturn/USA, and who would take over once he leaves. After exploring a variety of options, he decided employee ownership would be the best route.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has assessed a $7,000 penalty to a Westborough developer for violations at a site in Southborough.

House Speaker Robert DeLeo said Tuesday that whether to regulate short-term private room rental businesses, like Airbnb, will be the "next test" of the Legislature.

A special commission studying health care pricing in Massachusetts discussed the roles employers and health plans should play in terms of narrowing the gap on cost of care.

Framingham office supply retailer Staples has locked down a deal with Boston coworking space firm Workbar to put the flexible office spaces inside of Staples stores.

Webster Five Cents Savings Bank officials have promoted Robert Totaro to the position of business lending officer.