Hey, out there in Washington! Remember us, your constituents in New Hampshire? The people you’re supposed to represent? Think you might actually consider - and act on - OUR views, wishes and interests? Think you might stop repeating “yes” to…
You may know that the cost of insurance includes a 2 percent tax on the premiums you pay. House Bill 678, which resulted from the work of a legislative study committee, would decrease the tax from 2 percent to 1…
A Newbury woman and her lawyer have filed what appears to be the state’s first Vioxx lawsuit. Joyce DiMauro and her lawyer, Thomas Braun of Manchester, filed the suit against Merck & Co. Inc. in U.S. District Court. They have…
When it comes to lip service, there’s probably no group of Americans who can boast of vaster quantities than veterans. At election time, when federal politicians wrap themselves in the flag, there’s usually a vet or two for the photo…
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent by Kedar Gupta, CEO of GT Equipment Technologies/GT Solar Technologies, and Tom Zarrella, president and chief operating officer of the firm, to U.S. Sens. Pete V. Domenici, chairman, and Jeff Bingaman, ranking member,…
Since 1934, the federal government has had a policy that encourages the use of prison laborers but prohibits the prison from entering into competition with private enterprise. Adopting a similar sensible policy can help New Hampshire reduce the tension created…
Writing a press release is easy - you have current information about your company that’s just happened, and you want to tell the world about it. But what do you do when you’ve gone a few months with nothing to…
I was in shock. I had called an 800 number, and it was answered by a real person! There was no “press this” or “press that,” just a friendly “Good morning.” Not even a frantic, “Can you hold?” Next, I…
Arm yourself against fake cashier's checks Many of us grew up hearing “a cashier’s check is as good as cash,” and it has been true for decades. A cashier’s check, which is drawn by a bank on its own funds,…
Many family-owned businesses are unprepared for the moment when life takes an unexpected turn. Owners of a successful family company are frequently reluctant to address what happens to the business when death, divorce or unforeseen life events occur. In not…
