Five Questions With: Neil Amper
When the financial services industry bottomed out in September 2008, the commercial real estate market felt the effects. Reluctant lenders, combined with a contracting...
Five Questions With: Tom Zarrella
Tom Zarrella, vice president of business development at Technology Advisory Group in Warwick, talked with Providence Business News recently about how his company has...
Don’t always reject rejection
“How are you getting along?” asked the old timer of the new sales rep.
“Not so good,” came his disgusted reply. “I’ve been insulted in...
Promotions, service will trump discounts
As I walked up to the Haagen-Dazs counter at the South Park Mall in Charlotte, a tall guy was counting money. After the count,...
Falcone-Relvas ‘aficionado’ at North Star
Elena Falcone-Relvas has been named public relations aficionado for North Star Marketing. As head of North Star’s PR department, Falcone-Relvas is responsible for all...
Obama would have high earners pay more
The Obama administration’s proposed income tax changes for individuals is a mixed bag, some favorable to taxpayers, some not. The administration wants to extend...
SBDCs: A great tool for startups
America’s nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) – which offer free help to business owners and startups – is seeing a rise...
Level the playing field for benefits worldwide
Most U.S. corporations are justifiably proud of their sophisticated systems for delivering benefits to their executives, whether they are located in the United States...
Employees can become collateral damage
Recent developments in Washington, D.C., are compelling U.S. employers to make a critical strategic decision: on how high a priority to place on their...
Five Questions With: Dr. Lalita Bhattacharya
Blackstone Valley Community Health Care, which provides medical and dental services to patients in Pawtucket, Central Falls and surrounding areas, has signed on to...