New Hampshire Business Review - July 17 2009

Flotsam & Jetsam

Just a thought Since it was the attorney general’s office, under Kelly Ayotte, that gave state officials the green light to make a run at the medical malpractice fund to balance the budget, maybe someone should ask her for some…

Airport area development set to take off

While the recent focus of activity near the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport lately is on the eagerly awaited airport access road, other activities will have long-term impacts on the future of real estate development in the area as well. Airport access…

Trust but verify

I have read over the past few months articles about businesses being defrauded by bookkeepers. It always amazes me that this could happen. Before a mob of bookkeepers comes after me, the majority of bookkeepers are honest and hardworking. But…

Bridging the capital gap

It should be no surprise that the current economic environment has had a dampening effect across all industries, and venture capital is not immune. The capital gap — the difference between supply of and demand for capital, which most define…

2010 races starting to take shape

Recent events concerning the governors of South Carolina and Alaska — the former who should resign and the latter who did so inexplicably — notwithstanding, New Hampshire has its own set of interesting events. Thank goodness they are tamer. What…

Estate planning: a vital dialogue

Discussions with parents or other family members regarding estate planning can at times be difficult, emotional and stressful. This discomfort, however, cannot compare to the financial pain felt by family members whose parents die without having implemented estate-planning strategies. Relying…

Ethics: Whose responsibility?

The responsibility for promoting, developing and maintaining a culture of ethical integrity within an organization lies with the organization and its leadership team. It’s a responsibility that should be taken seriously as there is much to be gained - or…

Airport area development set to take off

While the recent focus of activity near the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport lately is on the eagerly awaited airport access road, other activities will have long-term impacts on the future of real estate development in the area as well. Airport access…