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  • 10 Things

    10 Things I know about ... Pub brewery conversions

    Mark Borenstein Updated: August 21, 2023

    Massachusetts farmer breweries are often looking for new ways to increase their appeal to customers. One option is to convert their farmer brewery license to a pub brewery license to provide more alcoholic beverage options in their taprooms.

    Mark Borenstein Updated: August 21, 2023
  • The Hustle is Real

    I set my shame aside and returned my bakery to profitability

    By Renee Diaz Updated: July 24, 2023

    Renee Diaz discusses having the courage to take a hard look at her business' spending.

    By Renee Diaz Updated: July 24, 2023
  • 101

    101: Worker compensation & benefits

    Susan Shalhoub Updated: July 24, 2023

    Human resources departments have a core element in compensation and benefits packages.

    Susan Shalhoub Updated: July 24, 2023
  • 10 Things

    10 things I know about ... Why your business needs a lawyer during a recession

    AiVi Nguyen Updated: July 24, 2023

    Bowditch & Dewey Partner AiVi Nguyen says a number of legal obstacles come up during slow economic times.

    AiVi Nguyen Updated: July 24, 2023
  • Know How

    Unlocking the power of your executive benefits & compensation

    Ryan Kittredge Updated: July 24, 2023

    Executives with aspirations of an early retirement or maintaining a higher standard of living in retirement will need to make smart decisions around these supplemental plans and utilize them effectively to optimize their long-term financial plan.

    Ryan Kittredge Updated: July 24, 2023
  • Advice

    10 Things I know about ... ChatGPT risks

    Michelle Drolet Updated: June 26, 2023

    Like most tools, large language models (like ChatGPT & Google Bard) can be used for good or ill purposes. Positives: generate creative content, translate languages, and debug software. Negatives: They can be used to damage reputations, spread

    Michelle Drolet Updated: June 26, 2023
  • Advice

    101: Motivating top performers

    Susan Shalhoub Updated: June 26, 2023

    Top performers tend to fall into the background as managerial attention goes to underachievers and new hires. But there needs to be a strategy to energize top performers too, or risk them getting bored, disgruntled, and looking elsewhere

    Susan Shalhoub Updated: June 26, 2023
  • Know How

    How to work with a public relations firm

    David A. Ball Updated: June 26, 2023

    How you approach the task of engaging a public relations firm will likely determine the success of a PR campaign.

    David A. Ball Updated: June 26, 2023
  • 10 Things

    10 Things I know about ... Accessing liquidity for an investment opportunity

    Ryan Kittredge Updated: June 12, 2023

    With higher interest rates and tightening credit conditions, you may need to get creative on how to tap liquidity for a business investment or real estate acquisition.

    Ryan Kittredge Updated: June 12, 2023
  • Know How

    The high dive into entrepreneurship

    Lauren Howe Updated: June 12, 2023

    inspired by her brother, a local entrepreneur Lauren Howe details how she overcame the many challenges of entrepreneurship and COVID to build her business from the ground up.

    Lauren Howe Updated: June 12, 2023
  • 101

    101: Generating leads

    Susan Shalhoub Updated: June 12, 2023

    Sales lead to revenue, and revenue leads to meeting company goals; but what leads to sales? Leads, of course.

    Susan Shalhoub Updated: June 12, 2023
  • 10 Things

    10 Things I know about ... Massachusetts wage and hour laws

    Joseph T. Bartulis, Jr. Updated: May 29, 2023

    Number 10: A seven-day workweek, for payroll purposes, may start on any day of the week.

    Joseph T. Bartulis, Jr. Updated: May 29, 2023
  • Know How

    PATCH Act would require medical device manufacturers to ensure cybersecurity

    Michelle Drolet Updated: May 29, 2023

    Biotech firms face unique risks in the cybersecurity space.

    Michelle Drolet Updated: May 29, 2023
  • 101

    101: Motivating underperformers

    Susan Shalhoub Updated: May 29, 2023

    Underperforming employees don’t just cost companies time and money, they demoralize other employees, potentially impacting retention.

    Susan Shalhoub Updated: May 29, 2023
  • 10 Things

    10 things I know about ... Financial literacy for college grads

    James Monette Updated: May 15, 2023

    Workers Credit Union in Littleton's James Monette offers advice for college grads.

    James Monette Updated: May 15, 2023
  • Know How

    Let’s make a deal: The fine art of negotiating business acquisitions

    Amy Morrissey Updated: May 15, 2023

    Once companies find suitable partners for mergers or acquisitions, it may seem like the hardest parts of their business deals are done. In fact, the challenges have only just begun.

    Amy Morrissey Updated: May 15, 2023