Fear-mongering on SB 500
John Stephen is telling a big lie about the new parole law, Senate Bill 500, in his race to become governor.SB 500 makes sure all inmates leave prison with a parole officer to watch them. In a recent press release,…
New Hampshire Business Review - October 22 2010
New Hampshire's precarious fiscal state
In the midst of ongoing political debate over deficits, shortfalls and fiscal management, one important truth about New Hampshire's fiscal state of affairs is impossible to obscure. We're a mess, and it's getting worse, not better.The governor and his opponent…
Does New Hampshire have a spending problem?
According to the John Stephen for Governor Web site, "state spending has spiraled out of control - up 24 percent in the last two budgets."Governor Lynch's Web site counters, "the average two-year general fund spending increase under Gov. Lynch has…
Flotsam and Jetsam
You've got a friend Judd Gregg may actually be fortunate he's not running for re-election this year.Not because he'd have to be spending most of his time defending his vote for TARP as well as his active involvement in creating…
The changing priority of wellness
Where would you rather spend the majority of your resources - in wellness and prevention or in sick care? Which do you think would serve you better?These questions are designed to be eye-openers in the discussion that is thankfully moving…
Preparing your resume for an applicant tracking system
A typical applicant resume is screened by many people and - becoming more and more common - computers.Among the things that need to be considered when preparing your resume, especially if it is to be sent or posted electronically to…
Getting to the bottom of corporate culture
Coming back from a meeting with a CEO wanting to hire my firm, I felt uncomfortable, overwhelmed and a bit confused. This is not a common feeling I have, and it put me a bit on edge.I called my business…
‘Ethical will’ is not the only way
If you feel strongly enough to commit your values to writing, why not discuss them with your family now?An ethical will is essentially a letter from you to your family that articulates your values and beliefs, relates the life lessons…
No end in sight of sluggish economic growth
Labor Day has come and gone. Are we back to work? Are we ready to kick-start this anemic economy?Some might be eager to pull forward, but things still seem lean and quiet, at least in real estate.One recent Investment Outlook…
