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Communication is key to succeed in business

Several years ago, a seasoned plumber wrote to the U.S. Bureau of Standards promoting a new procedure for cleaning pipes. The bureau replied: “The...

Get ready for internet sales tax

On June 21, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a case that has far-reaching consequences for internet commerce, including buyers, states and most especially...

Edwards named Providence Public Library board chair

ROBERT W. EDWARDS JR. was recently named chairman of the Providence Public Library’s board of directors. He had previously served as the board’s vice...

Hamblett joins New England First Amendment Coalition board of directors

CHRISTOPHER “TOPHER” HAMBLETT, president and founder of The Foundation for West Africa, was recently named to the New England First Amendment Coalition’s board of...

How to overcome fear itself

A famous trapeze performer and teacher was instructing his students. After full explanations and instruction in this complicated skill, he asked them to demonstrate. However,...

Security measures, breach notifications key to minimizing exposure to GDPR liability

By now, you have likely heard something about the European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation that went into effect May 25. The GDPR...

Trump wants the Fed to roll back the U.S. economy

Doves on the Federal Reserve evidently have a vocal ally in President Donald Trump. He said recently he’s “not thrilled” about the Fed increasing...
NAVAL HONOR: Martha Merriwether, center, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport’s lead for data-program management, was awarded a U.S. Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award during a ceremony held at NUWC headquarters in Newport June 7. NUWC Newport Technical Director Ron Vien, left, and Don McCormack, executive director, Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers, present the award to Merriwether. 
 / COURTESY U.S. NAVY

Longtime Navy employee receives service award

MARTHA MERRIWETHER, the lead for data-program management for Naval Undersea ­Warfare Center Division Newport, was recently awarded a U.S. Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award...

Tips for smooth business sales

As sales of businesses and their associated valuations are at near all-time highs, many business owners are looking to cash out. Many small- to...

Build the right reputation

It always comes as a shock to find out that others see us quite differently than we see ourselves. More often than not, it...
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