Sluggish economy not a death knell
“Yes, our economy is going through a rough period, but that doesn’t mean consumers have stopped buying completely,” says retail expert Rick Segal, author...
Business is out there for the taking in 2009
The year ahead is sure to be demanding and not always friendly. However, it can be a good year for those willing to make...
Foundation’s chief sees great future in Pawtucket
The Pawtucket Foundation, organized by leaders in the local business and nonprofit sectors, advocates for projects in Pawtucket that will spark economic development, improve...
Forget the past; focus on now and the future
When a prospective customer calls you on the phone, and for some reason or another wants to buy – either they heard something good...
R.I. Housing plans program, staffing cuts of 10%
For the last 15 years, Richard H. Godfrey Jr. has served as the executive director of Rhode Island Housing, a quasi-public state agency...
Everlasting Designs takes creative approach to IT
David Vernaglia grew up with computers – those big, clunky things available in the ’80s, then their sleeker, more sophisticated successors. After graduating from...
Veteran scribe to head <br>UWRI public relations
Faye B. Zuckerman has been named vice president of public relations at United Way of Rhode Island. She will be responsible for managing the...
Managing for success
Do your managers positively motivate your employees?
• Yes – 85.7%
• No – 14.3%
How do you or...
Consider technology’s efficiency
In a dismal economy, technology represents a delicate balancing act for many small-business owners. On the one hand, you want your business to operate...
Property management can yield savings
The precipitous rise in the cost of gas, oil and electricity over the last few years has fueled the need for many commercial-property owners...