Privacy law adopted in NH: how will you comply?
New law creates broad new rights for individuals and duties for businesses concerning personal information
Business Advice
The exhausted majority
While the two extremes dominate the political conversation, they are often out of step with the majority of Americans, say the authors of a 2018 report.
Retain employees for good
Founded four generations ago, the Morin family’s hospitality businesses have endured for 110 years. Beginning as an Attleboro, Massachusetts-based cable car diner, the family’s businesses now include restaurants, catering operations and special events venues.
Legal housekeeping for your commercial real estate
As part of my commercial real estate practice, I am often brought into assist with the ancillary real estate components of the sale, acquisition, merger, round of investment or financing on behalf of a business or organization.
(Ask the Experts) Emerging digital tools pose cyber risks for businesses
Technology is changing the way we do business. The latest innovations can help streamline processes and expand your reach, but there are risks to digital technologies. Cybersecurity leaders share how businesses and individuals can protect themselves while making the most of emerging digital tools.
Building bridges
We are lucky in New Hampshire to have a strong and thriving small business community. At Seacoast Outright, we are thankful for our ongoing partnership with the Portsmouth Chamber Collaborative that allows us to be a resource and a partner with the local business community.
Paying for complaints
I’ve written about this several times over the last 20-something years, but it looks like it’s time to do it again. I’ve explained this to several people recently, yet so many others still don’t understand the phenomenon.
(Ask the Experts) Aging lifestyle made easy with tools, planning
New Hampshire is the second-oldest state in the nation, with a median age of 43, and 18.7% of residents are 65 and older, compared with 16.5% nationwide. Technology tools and advance planning can help those residents maintain the most independence while adjusting to the changes older age may bring.
Managing emotions in life and work
On Jan. 1, I was blessed to be on NH’s Mount Moosilauke for my 29th New Year’s Day, a personal tradition going back to 1988 (although I missed a few years when I worked overseas).
Phantom stock agreements as a low-risk incentive for employee retention
The biggest complaint I hear from small business clients is the constant struggle to find and keep good employees. This is a common complaint across almost every industry in New Hampshire.
Are the numbers really that good?
Depending on what we read or who we listen to, it sounds like everything is great. I was just chatting with someone who was telling me how great his 401(k) is doing.
(Ask the Experts) Women in construction overcome obstacles, innovate for change
Women in Construction Week takes place the first full week in March, celebrating the history of women in the industry who faced tremendous challenges in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Redefining retirement
The concept of retirement is evolving, as people look at options beyond “traditional” retirement, like phased retirement, second “later in life” careers, and alternative income streams. So, how, and why, are we redefining retirement?
(Ask the Experts) Engineering best practices help businesses gain
As New Hampshire’s commercial building boom kicks into high gear in 2024, some of the Granite State’s leading engineering firms are using the latest cutting-edge technology to provide the best structural designs for their clients.
Every customer is different
I’ve been in banking for a very long time. I started working at a credit union as part of a high school program. It was an incredible professional foothold, but starting there, I felt like I was walking on eggshells.
An integral consideration
As one of thousands of disabled people in New Hampshire, I’ve encountered my fair share of access barriers while interacting with Granite State businesses.
What have you done lately?
As I write this, Bill Belichick is no longer with the Patriots! After 24 years as their head coach, six Super Bowl titles and numerous successes, the last few years have been rather disappointing.
