Time for N.H. to ditch coal
Twenty-nine deaths from that West Virginia coal mine ought to be enough. Ten thousand tons of pollution a day from coal here in New Hampshire ought to be enough. New Hampshire can do its part. We should now begin the…
New Hampshire Business Review - May 7 2010
Business groups: LLC tax repeal ‘is not enough’
The head of the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce says repealing the controversial tax on limited liability companies is only part of what would restore a business-friendly tax climate in New Hampshire.At a Concord news conference last month, President Chris…
Flotsam & Jetsam
Need a bondsman? Obviously, most people aren’t worrying about U.S. Sen. Judd Gregg’s post-Senate career, but that doesn’t mean F&J hasn’t spent some sleepless nights thinking about the man going without public office for the first time in 30-plus years.The…
When ‘ugly Americans’ do business abroad
It was a gorgeous day in Seoul, South Korea. I was speaking at a conference at the incredibly luxurious Imperial Palace — where Lyndon Johnson stayed when he visited as president. It was a lot nicer venue than I’m typically…
Motivating ‘problem’ employees
“Begin with yes” in the workplace. Such optimism may sound unrealistic. After all, no job is perfect or without worries or problems. We get flat tires, the raise doesn’t come, we have good days, and not-so-good days. Sometimes things unfold…
Gambling defeat in House was a good move
On April 21, the New Hampshire House soundly defeated a massive gambling expansion, voting 212-158 to kill Senate Bill 489. The bill — which would have allowed six casinos and slot machine facilities to open around the state — had…
Protect your business assets — know the rules
Today’s litigious and highly complex business arena often requires more specialization than most small businesses are able to provide on their own. For example, employing part-time talent or subcontract workers on a project basis to leverage your own time and…
The overqualified job candidate
Among the employment issues receiving increasing attention is the plight of the “overqualified” job candidate. Seemingly competent talent is frequently being told that open job positions will not be filled by them, because they know and have experienced too much.…
Senate must protect investors
To the editor:As the securities regulator closest to Main Street investors in New Hampshire, I have encouraged our delegation in the U.S. Senate to help protect these investors by improving the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.After a well-funded,…
Economy is brightening, but clouds remain on the horizon
The recent bright, sunny, dry weather has certainly brightened people’s outlook. We all hope the positive outlook will lead to momentum for hiring and increased investment — both public and private. Brian Gotlob of PolEcon Research in Dover is projecting…
