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Small Business

  • 10 Things I Know About... Creativity

    Scott Snow November 22, 2010

    10. Daily Writing Write at least one paragraph per day. Explore unique experiences, observations, special moments and give details. 9. Centering

    Scott Snow November 22, 2010
  • 101: Disciplining Employees

    Patrick Donlin November 22, 2010

    Managers often view discipline as punishing their employees. However, if discipline is handled the right way, it can be beneficial to employees and office productivity.

    Patrick Donlin November 22, 2010
  • Van Smick November 22, 2010
  • Survey Says: Holiday Parties Are Worth It

    Brandon Butler November 22, 2010

    Editor’s note: This article was written in response to a poll in the WBJ Daily Report where we asked our readers which daily headline we should follow up on in the next print edition.

    Brandon Butler November 22, 2010
  • Incorporations from Sept. 1-15, 2010

    November 22, 2010

    These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office between Sept. 1-15, 2010. Listed below are the corporate name, address, ZIP and president.

    November 22, 2010
  • The Race Is On | As a cash incentive for solar installations expires at the end of the year, businesses rush to get projects done in time

    Brandon Butler November 22, 2010

    This summer, Michael Kane, who owns 126 Self Storage in Ashland, contacted a solar consultant to investigate placing electricity-producing panels on the 57,000 square feet of roof space at his facility.

    Brandon Butler November 22, 2010
  • Athol Food Distributor Gets $950K In Loans

    Matthew L. Brown November 11, 2010

    Organic Renaissance LLC., an Athol-based distributor of locally grown produce and other local food products, has received a $950,000 loan from MassDevelopment and other lenders.

    Matthew L. Brown November 11, 2010
  • Small Biz Optimism On The Rise

    Matthew L. Brown November 10, 2010

    Despite weak customer demand, small businesses were slightly more optimistic in October than they were in the previous month, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses Index of Small Business

    Matthew L. Brown November 10, 2010
  • 10 Things I Know About...Small Business 401(k) Plans

    John Wilcox November 8, 2010

    10. EDUCATE Employee education is the key to a successful retirement plan, and it is also required to satisfy Department of Labor (DOL) guidelines. 9. ACTIVE MONITORING

    John Wilcox November 8, 2010
  • 101 Business Plans

    Patrick Donlin November 8, 2010

    Developing a successful business plan is the key to getting a new business off the ground. Below is a collection of advice from experts on how to develop a meaningful plan.

    Patrick Donlin November 8, 2010
  • Jobs Act Opens Floodgates For Lending | $19M in loans guaranteed by SBA within a few weeks

    Brandon Butler November 8, 2010

    On Sept. 27 President Barack Obama signed the Small Business Jobs Act, which provided billions of dollars of support for the federal Small Business Administration and guaranteed more commercial loans across the country.

    Brandon Butler November 8, 2010
  • Small Business Act Supports Employers

    Sen. John Kerry November 8, 2010

    Small businesses have always driven the American economy and we’re counting on them to lead us out of these times of economic uncertainty.

    Sen. John Kerry November 8, 2010
  • Marlborough EDC Hires Ciccone As Exec. Director

    Matthew L. Brown November 2, 2010

    The Marlborough Economic Development Corp. has hired former Worcester economic development director George A. Ciccone as its new executive director.

    Matthew L. Brown November 2, 2010
  • Survey: Small Businesses Too Anxious For Commercial Real Estate

    Matthew L. Brown November 1, 2010

    Anxiety and financial restraints have kept small business owners from purchasing or refinancing commercial real estate over the past two years, according to New York City-based bank holding company CIT Group

    Matthew L. Brown November 1, 2010
  • Bird's Eye View Of The Expo

    October 29, 2010

    Did you stop by the Worcester Business Journal's booth at the 2010 New England Business Expo? Then chances are you can spot yourself in our time-lapse video:

    October 29, 2010
  • R.I. Tech Firm To Relocate HQ To Worcester

    Matthew L. Brown October 27, 2010

    A Rhode Island software firm is relocating to Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, according to City Manager Michael V. O'Brien's office.

    Matthew L. Brown October 27, 2010

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What upcoming Worcester entertainment event are you most looking forward to?
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In September, The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts announced comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Marlon Wayans are set to perform standup shows at the Worcester theater early next year. The Hanover and the DCU Center are the two main indoor venues for entertainment events in Worcester over the cold months and offer a variety of shows.