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Chafee signs biz-law review legislation
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee has signed legislation that will require a cost-benefit analysis and periodic review of all regulations governing or impacting small businesses. more
7/9/12
Firm steeled for auto-design fight
Carmakers on a frantic push to meet rising, federal fuel-economy standards are looking everywhere for new materials – from carbon fiber to plastics – that will make their vehicles lighter and more efficient. more
Small-business optimism in U.S. climbs for third month in a row
Confidence among U.S. small businesses rose in February for a third month as more company leaders said they will invest in equipment and stockpiles. more
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
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