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Creative ideas for innovating
Innovation is one of today’s most popular business buzzwords. Most small and growing businesses – and especially startups – say they want to innovate. But most never get there because they are focused only on cost and efficiency, and not creativity, leaving little room for fresh ideas. In fact, many businesses today are actually anti-innovation without even knowing it, says Ed Hess, a business professor at University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business. more
7/23/12
Crafting plan for niche beer sales
Who could have imagined 12 years ago what would happen to beer: unfiltered Imperial Pale Ales at nearly every bar and liquor stores with rows of fancy brews without a St. Louis or Milwaukee label in sight. At the turn of the millennium, it would be nearly a decade until the term “craft beer” entered the lexicon. more
Avoid legal troubles
Lawsuits filed by disgruntled employees or independent contractors against small businesses are one of the most vexing problems that business owners continue to face. Many are constantly on edge, fearing frivolous legal actions that can ruin the business even if the complaint has no merit. more
7/30/12
Firm cut above rest in film editing
Successful networking and the perfection of a specific skill set are two business essentials that are commonly celebrated as keys to success. more
Maternova acquires Impact Review
Maternova Inc., a women-owned startup founded by Meg Wirth and focused on solutions for dealing with maternal mortality, has acquired Impact Review, the company announced Monday. more
Ezovski appointed to SBA board
The U.S Small Business Administration appointed a North Smithfield native, Gary Ezovski, to serve on one of its Regulatory Fairness Boards on Monday. more
R.I. business can benefit from federal grants if state helps
The recent event hosted by Rep. James R. Langevin, D-R.I., and the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center on June 25 at the Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts Museum to help small businesses was an excellent effort to highlight and spur the development of new, innovative business ideas. more
Guest Column: Jim Lavoie | 8/6/12
Firm’s products out of this world
Some of Spectra Systems Corp.’s products will literally be out of this world this summer, on Mars to be exact. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s next Mars rover, Curiosity, which landed on the Red Planet Aug. 6. more
SBA program reveals contract opportunities
The Rhode Island branch of the federal Small Business Administration will be holding an informational workshop to help those starting or expanding a small business. more
Tiles for tourists in digital age
Even a dead business can have value. In fact, sometimes the age and obsolescence of an enterprise, the fact that it didn’t evolve into the next big thing, makes it worth something. more
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