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Small Business

  • Ex-Auburn Car Dealer Faces Contempt Proceedings

    November 14, 2011

    Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has accused the former owners of Riverside Mitsubishi in Auburn of selling cars in violation of a court order, Coakley's office anno

    November 14, 2011
  • Voluntary Benefits, Wellness Programs To Lead Workplace Benefits Growth

    November 11, 2011

    A South Carolina-based insurer that counts Worcester-based Paul Revere Life Insurance Company (owned by Unum) among its partners said the future of workplace benefits remains uncertain in

    November 11, 2011
  • The Hanover: Small Businesses Trust Insurers More Than Financial Industry

    November 11, 2011

    Worcester-based Hanover Insurance Group Inc. has released survey results that say small business owners trust independent and commercial insurance agents and carriers more tha

    November 11, 2011
  • Athol Savings Bank Earns Preferred Status From SBA

    October 14, 2011

    Athol Savings Bank has been designated a preferred lender by the Small Business Administration, according to the SBA.

    October 14, 2011
  • High Standards And A Mission, All In One Package

    October 10, 2011

    At Coleman Assembly & Packaging, business appears to be a simple matter of doing a good job at a low cost to the customer. And sometimes it really is that simple.

    October 10, 2011
  • Succession Planning | What does the small business owner do when retirement is looming?

    Dennis Seeley October 10, 2011

    There's a fatal flaw in the retirement strategies of many small-business owners: After they pour a lifetime of sweat, time and capital into building the business, their rough-sketch strategy is to sell out someday for a ton of money, then settle b

    Dennis Seeley October 10, 2011
  • Entertainment Marketing Firm Moving To Westborough

    October 6, 2011

    Paid Inc., a Worcester-based brand management and marketing firm for entertainment and sports personalities and organizations, is consolidating and moving its operations to Westborough

    October 6, 2011
  • Right-To-Repair Eyes 2012 Ballot

    October 6, 2011

    The Right To Repair Coalition said that 50,000 state residents have provided signatures to support legislation it says would level the playing field between auto dealership mechanics and independent repair shops.

    October 6, 2011
  • BBB Warns Of Compliance Scam

    Brandon Butler September 28, 2011

    The BBB of Central New England is warning businesses of a scam that asks business owners to pay $125 to compile corporate meeting minutes.

    Brandon Butler September 28, 2011
  • Valley Chamber Wins State Growth Grant

    Rick Saia September 20, 2011

    The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a $30,000 grant to help spur the growth of small business in the region.

    Rick Saia September 20, 2011
  • Photos From WBJ 40 Under Forty Awards

    September 16, 2011

    The Worcester Business Journal held its annual 40 Under Forty awards last night at Mechanics Hall. More than 400 people attended the event to celebrate this year's winners.

    September 16, 2011
  • Making Their Mark On Dry-Erase Board Market | OptiMA's products, search engine strategy help fuel its growth

    Amanda Roberge September 12, 2011

     As owners of a company that was once centered on local sales, then went to the web on somewhat of a lark, Doug and Christine Klimavich of OptiMA, Inc. certainly have become Internet-savvy beyond their wildest dreams.

    Amanda Roberge September 12, 2011
  • Center For Women & Enterprise Gets Grant

    September 8, 2011

    The Center for Women & Enterprise, which offers assistance to entrepreneurs from offices in Boston, Worcester and Providence, R.I., has received a $67,000 extension grant

    September 8, 2011
  • Where Do You Eat Lunch?

    Brandon Butler August 30, 2011

    Only one-third of respondents to a recent survey by Right Management said they take a break outside of the office for lunch.

    Brandon Butler August 30, 2011
  • 10 Things I Know About.... Effective Leaders

    Bill Sex August 29, 2011

    10. Clear Vision They have absolute clarity on where the business is heading, even if they’re not sure how and when they will get there. They truly believe in the vision. 9. Business Basics

    Bill Sex August 29, 2011
  • 10 Things I Know About... HR Consultants

    Nancy Dube August 15, 2011

    10. SIZE MATTERS When it comes to HR consultants, we are not all alike. Be sure to inquire about hands-on experience. Many consultants have credentials, but credentials alone will not solve your issues.

    Nancy Dube August 15, 2011

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Has your company created pathways for women, people of color and other minorities to advance to more senior positions?
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While shifting cultural norms in the business community have found hiring managers outwardly working toward hiring a more diverse staff, studies in the last few years by organizations like McKinsey & Co. and Regent University found women and people of color are promoted less frequently than their white male counterparts. This produces a dynamic where company leadership at many organizations remains dominated by white males even as the company's employees become more diversified.