To the editor:I am writing to suggest your article, “Wage differential,” that appeared in the July 30-Aug. 12 edition of NHBR page 6 is misinformed.In the last paragraph, you state that “under House Bill 1168, an employer won’t be able…
To the editor:The New Hampshire Department of Education under Governor Lynch recently announced that the New Hampshire Board of Education voted to adopt the Common Core Standards in math and English. As the United States moves towards a more centralized…
Today, it is rare to hear about government programs that truly work to benefit the public. But such programs exist, and one of these is the New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association.In 1975, facing growing concerns over the availability…
The Insurance Department recently held a public hearing on proposed new rules for the New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association, known as the JUA.These new rules, if ultimately approved by a joint legislative committee, would permit the commissioner of…
If your company is recruiting professional employees and you are considering employing a foreign national, H-1B visas are available this fiscal year to hire those employees.The H-1B visa allows professional people working in specialty occupations to work for businesses in…
To the editor:On July 16, 2010, the New Hampshire Business Review, under the byline of Bob Sanders, published an article critical of certain business practices of BrandPartners and suggesting improprieties of certain board members. The allegations of disgruntled former employees,…
In an article published in the July 16-29 issue of NHBR, “State was warned well before BrandPartners demise,” there was no intent to assert or imply that any official, including board chairman Anthony Cataldo, was involved in racketeering or criminal…
When President Obama was agonizing over his decision over the future of our efforts in Afghanistan last December, I found myself speaking with a former Green Beret and Vietnam veteran. We agreed that Afghanistan was becoming eerily reminiscent of our…
New Hampshire is a largely rural state, and because of this we are heavily reliant on our highway infrastructure for the efficient transport of goods and services. In today’s business environment, consumers demand goods more quickly. How fast a business…
On the heels of July 4, when Americans often reflect upon our immigrant heritage, the Obama administration filed a lawsuit against Arizona’s controversial bill that for the first time requires local and state police officers to enforce federal immigration laws.For…
Scarce resources make for difficult budgets – and a lot of carping from the sidelines. As any parent cutting a family budget or any CFO making painful financial changes in order to ensure a company’s survival — can tell you,…
It’s summer and the kids are out of high school and home from college, but what are they doing? For the vast majority — 72 percent — the answer is nothing. Absolutely nothing. Studies reveal that as few as a…
To the editor: I read NHBR on a regular basis, and every once in awhile I have to write back. The issue I am writing about was in June 4-17 page 18 by Mr. Jonathan P. Baird (“It’s time for…
The catastrophic event off the United States’ Gulf Coast serves as a reminder that we should be accelerating our transition to a clean-energy economy. The starting gun in this race toward the future global economy sounded years ago, and there…
While all eyes were on national health-care reform and the state budget, less attention has been paid to the progress made by the Legislature on health care in New Hampshire.Small businesses will benefit from legislation passed this year to allow…
New England has a lot at stake in the 2010 Census, not just in terms of federal dollars for dozens of programs that support education, housing and health-care services, but the results may also have an impact on the region’s…
With predictions of an active hurricane season ahead, small-business owners should be reminded that creating a strong disaster preparedness plan is crucial. Such a plan will help protect both owners and employees while ensuring that a business can bounce back…
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