How Gallo got marketing right<br> and most don’t
Here are five illustrations of sales and marketing stupidity, and one example of how to get it right.
Ignorance seems to be bliss.
We...
For nonprofits, now may be the time to build
While many nonprofit organizations are debt-averse, there are compelling reasons why they may find it better to build now rather than later, including construction...
Getting the most out of volunteer<br> and charity work
Volunteerism and charity work have become integral parts of the daily lives of many business leaders today. But juggling job and family demands can...
From e-mail mystery to e-mail mastery
Every day for the past 10 years, I have received at least one e-mail about e-mails.
What’s the best way? What’s the best subject...
Software maker has <br>unique health care niche
Peter Morris has been named chief operating officer of Smart Management Inc. in Providence, a developer of software packages for administrative and clinical operations...
Proposed child care cuts</br> would hurt R.I. work force
It’s difficult to imagine a better return on a public investment than the positive outcomes that have been achieved for children, working parents and...
Verizon wireless a speedy solution for customers
To the editor,
In the February 26 issue of Providence Business News, Verizon Wireless was pleased to see reporting of the company’s latest wireless...
The top pricing errors made in business
DEAR DAN: Our business is now five years old and growing, but profits have been hard to find. We’re doing everything we can this...
Too many employees working for the state
To the editor,
Your Top List ranking of Rhode Island employers on March 5 lists state government, with 16,000, as the largest by far...
Remote deposit boosts speed while paring costs
With the addition of virtual deposit capabilities brought about by Check 21 legislation, depositing a corporate check at a physical bank branch is quickly...
